Speech & language milestones & what to do if your child isn't quite reaching them




Topics discussed in today's podcast:
How are speech and language different?
Speech & language milestones
What can parents do to accelerate their child's speech?
What shouldn't parents do?
Overgeneralisation
Model & repetition
When should a parent seek help from a speech pathologist?
What are the warning signs?
Skill development
Helpful tips
Follow your child's lead
Don't ask lots and lots of questions - provide comments & narrate
4 comments to every 1 question
Add onto their used words
Use a variety of words
Minimise screen time
Reading - slow it down & let them lead
We have a health care provider shortage




Caitlin O'Meara, speech pathologist & WA State Manager at Allied Health company Physio Inq

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Speech &amp; language milestones &amp; what to do if your child isn't quite reaching them Topics discussed in today's podcast:<ul>
<li>How are speech and language different?</li>
<li>Speech &amp; language milestones</li>
<li>What can parents do to accelerate their child's speech?</li>
<li>What shouldn't parents do?</li>
<li>Overgeneralisation</li>
<li>Model &amp; repetition</li>
<li>When should a parent seek help from a speech pathologist?</li>
<li>What are the warning signs?</li>
<li>Skill development</li>
<li>Helpful tips</li>
</ul><ol>
<li>Follow your child's lead</li>
<li>Don't ask lots and lots of questions - provide comments &amp; narrate</li>
<li>4 comments to every 1 question</li>
<li>Add onto their used words</li>
<li>Use a variety of words</li>
<li>Minimise screen time</li>
<li>Reading - slow it down &amp; let them lead</li>
</ol><ul><li>We have a health care provider shortage</li></ul> <a href="https://au.linkedin.com/in/caitlin-o%E2%80%99meara-741279190">Caitlin O'Meara</a>, speech pathologist &amp; WA State Manager at Allied Health company <a href="https://www.physioinq.com.au/service/speech-pathology">Physio Inq</a>Purchase <a href="https://www.happyfamilies.com.au/shop/product/building-better-boys">Building Better Boys</a> or find it in your Premium <a href="https://www.happyfamilies.com.au/membership/parents">Happy Families Membership</a> - Because a happy family doesn't just happen.Find us on Facebook at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/happyfamilies.au/">Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families</a>Email us your questions and comments at <a href="mailto:podcasts@happyfamilies.com.au">podcasts@happyfamilies.com.au</a>

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The Happy Families Podcast with Dr. Justin Coulson is designed for the time poor parent who just wants answers now. Every day Justin and his wife Kylie provide practical tips and a common sense approach to parenting that Mums and Dads all over the world are connecting with. Justin and Kylie have 6 daughters and they regularly share their experiences of managing a busy household filled with lots of challenges and plenty of happiness. For real and practicable advice from people who understand and appreciate the challenges of a time poor parent, listen to Justin and Kylie and help make your family happier.

The Happy families podcast with Dr. Justin Coulson is designed for the time poor parent who just wants answers now.

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#514 Speech & Language Development With Caitlin O'Meara

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