SLP Talk Show
SLP Talk Show
Cari Ebert
Episode 80: Life is Not a Quiz
18 minutes Posted Sep 23, 2025 at 5:54 pm.
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Join Cari and Jim for a lively discussion on the difference between declarative and imperative language in supporting children's communication. They show how constant quizzing with imperatives can feel stressful, while declarative comments create shared attention, spark curiosity, and foster authentic connection. 
 
Click here for "The Declarative Language Handbook" that is reference in this episode.