This article shares the benefits of speaking more than one language, along with specific techniques for encouraging multilingualism in children. Source: National Public Radio
Want to Raise Bilingual Kids? First, Let Go of a Common Myth
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Newborn Hearing Screening: What to Expect and Why It’s Important
This article explains how newborn screening works, and what it may mean if your child needs additional testing. Source: HealthyHearing.com
Toddler Mimics Mom’s Vocabulary in Hilarious TikTok—And It’s a Masterclass in Language Development
This article explains how toddlers develop language skills, why young children mimic loved ones, and how parents can encourage budding speech and language skills at home. Source: Motherly
What To Expect: Your Child’s Communication Development
When do most babies start to coo? How about smile, or giggle and laugh? This article explains the developmental milestones that most children demonstrate between birth and five years of age, and what parents and caregivers should do if their child isn’t meeting these expected milestones.
What Are Communication Devices for Non-Verbal Children?
Article explains what augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices are, and how they help children (and adults) to communicate effectively. Source: Rare Parenting
Free Texting Program Helps Families Navigate a Hearing Loss Diagnosis
A hearing loss diagnosis can be scary and overwhelming for parents of infants and toddlers. That’s why Bright by Text, the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), and the Helping Adults Talk to Children (HATCH) Lab at Idaho State University have teamed up. Any parent with a child ages birth to 3 years who is concerned about…
How to Support Your Child’s Speech Development
Which speech milestones should your child be reaching between ages two and five years? How can you tell if they’re hitting their developmental markers? In this episode of the Planning Playtime podcast, ASHA’s communication milestones are highlighted. Originally published by Planning Playtime.
Beyond Spoken Words: Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
AAC allows children who have difficulty communicating to effectively express their ideas, feelings, needs and wants. Learn more in this article from ASHA and the American Academy of Pediatrics. Originally published by HealthyChildren.org.
Baby babble isn’t just goo goo! And hearing 2 languages is better than one
A wonder-ful “Weekly Dose of Wonder” segment from NPR on how babies develop language, and how they respond when they hear multiple languages.
Here’s When Babies Start Talking
Eagerly anticipating your child’s first word? Find out when babies start talking, and learn how to support your child’s language development. Originally posted by Parents.com.