Teaching Your Baby to Communicate
How to support your child’s speech language development (0-18 months)
This class will teach you simple, practical language-building strategies to help your newborn to 18-month-old become a clear and confident communicator!
Understanding how speech and language develop
Helping your child reach age-appropriate milestones
Laying the foundation for your child's first words
Better understanding your child’s needs
Incorporating language learning into daily routines with easy techniques
Is my child on track with their developmental communication milestones? How can I communicate with my baby or toddler before they begin talking? What are some easy, practical ways I can teach my toddler to talk? How can I prevent temper tantrums and frustration? What should I do if my child seems to be lagging behind? We've got you, mama. Leanne will cover ALL of this so you leave this class feeling empowered and ready to help you child
The power of communication
What’s speech and language, anyway?
Language milestones during 0-18 months of age
Foundational support strategies
Technique: gesturing, signing, and body language
Technique: speaking "parentese"
Technique: imitation
Technique: Labeling and requesting
Technique: functional words
Technique: purposeful play
Technique: reading with your baby
When is early intervention recommended, and how do I start?
Leanne Sherred