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The Speech Parent Podcast
by The Speech Parent | Emily Bower
Helping parents of kids with speech delays - just like you! The Speech Parent podcast is your one-stop-shop for actionable tips, tricks, and tons of support. I’m Emily Bower, a speech parent like yourself AND a speech-language pathologist. My goal is to equip you to advocate for your child to get what they need, empower you to help your child and home, and encourage you with a community of support! Join the community: thespeechparent.com/community
Episodes
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30. Training Parents on How to Promote Healthy Speech and Language Development - Part 1
Have you heard of the 30 Million Word Gap by Dana Suskind? My professor introduced me to it while I was getting my master's degree in speech language pathology. I used it to create a service project for my Albert Schweitzer Fellowship. During the project, I trained parents on how to promote…
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29. One of My Favorite Parenting Hacks
Today I'm sharing one of my all time favorite parenting hacks that builds connection and love with your child - so easily! You just incorporate it into your bedroom routine and use it as a way to highlight all of their goodness. You'll find it brightens your attitude, love, and appreciation for...
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28. How Can I Get My Toddler to Talk More?
Wondering how you can get your late talker toddler to talk more? The tips I’m going to share are commonly taught by SLPs and used in speech therapy because they are POWERFUL. They show parents what to focus on when they’re talking to their kids in a more specific way than just “talk to your kids...
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27 - Q&A: Help My Kid Play with Other Kids at the Park, Picking the Best AAC System
Do you have a child with a speech delay? Have questions about speech therapy or how to help your child talk more? As a speech language pathologist AND a speech parent like you - I'm here to help! Today's Q&A episode answers 2 important questions: 1. How do I help my kid play with other kids at…
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26. Why an AAC Speech Device or Talker Isn't Working for Your Child
Does your child have an AAC Speech Generating Device? (Aka an iPad or tablet with buttons that they use to communicate) Do you feel like it's not working for them? It probably isn't. But not for the reasons you might think. AAC devices are POWERFUL at unlocking communication for kids. But the...
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25. Ideas for Parents to Do Speech Therapy at Home - While Meeting Your Child's Sensory Needs!
Today we're discussing ideas for parents to do speech therapy at home - all while meeting your child’s sensory needs! Your child needs to have their sensory needs met so that they are regulated and in the best state for learning. In this episode I suggest 10 activities that you can do at home to...
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24. Understand Your Child's Sensory Regulation Needs - 4 Part Framework
When we better understand our child’s needs, we are then better able to help MEET those needs. And when our child has their needs met (sensory needs included!) they are better in a state to learn the speech and language skills that we’re trying to teach them each and every day. That's why today...
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23. What You Need to Know About Sensory Regulation and Speech Skills
Does your kid have trouble staying in a calm yet alert state in order to learn speech and language skills? They may have trouble with SENSORY REGULATION. In today's episode we look at: 1. What is Sensory Regulation? 2. How Does Sensory Regulation Connect to Speech and Language Development? 3.…
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22. How a Choice Board Might Be What Your Kid Needs
Today we are talking about one of my favorite ways to let kids communicate their wants and needs - CHOICE BOARDS. If you have a minimally speaking, extremely hard to understand, or non-speaking child, whether they’re a toddler or preschooler or even older - this episode is for you! Choice boards...
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21 - Can My Nonverbal Child Just Use PECS? | Why I Don't Recommend PECS
If you've ever seen kids carry around books with velcro pictures that they take off and hand to someone to request the item, then you've probably seen PECS - Picture Exchange Communication System. It's a type of AAC (augmentative and alternative communication system) and it's often recommended by...
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20 - Will an AAC Device Keep My Child From Talking?
Have you considered getting your child an AAC (augmentative and alternative communication) device, also known as a speech generating device? Are you worried it might not make your child want to talk? I get asked this question ALL THE TIME! So you're not alone in wondering - Will an AAC Device…
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19: Easy Ways to Teach Your Child Turn Taking Skills
Turn taking skills are foundational for conversation! Your child needs to learn how to respond and how to initiate as building blocks for talking to others! Join the free Late Talker Challenge HERE!
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18: How to Improve Your Child's Imitation Skills - 3 Step Framework
Imitation skills are important because they are the building block of language. Today's episode discusses what they are and provides a 3 step framework to improve your child's imitation skills. ---------- join the GESTALT LANGUAGE PROCESSOR WORKSHOP waitlist!
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17: Q&A - Tonsils/Snoring, Vitamins, Switching Speech Therapists
Today I'm answering questions from speech parents just like you! We're talking about how large tonsils can impact speech, vitamins to help your child, should you switch speech therapists if your child isn't making progress, etc. I'd love to answer YOUR questions! Just email me at...
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16: Skills Toddlers Have Before They Talk - Or Do They?
This week's episode looks at the work of Laura Mize and the skills that she believes toddlers acquire before they talk. I explain each one, such as imitation skills, and describe when you might not see a toddler needing that skill. Join the LATE TALKER CHALLENGE here!
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15: My Kid Says T for K and Drops the S in Words - What These Errors Mean
Discussing a girl who makes the /t/ sound instead of the /k/ sound (like she says /tee/ for /key/) and leaves the /s/ sound off like says /nap/ for /snap/. Email: [email protected]
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14: Q&A: Christmas Presents, Telling the School That My Kindergartener Has a Speech Delay etc.
Today's episode I answer two questions that I've gotten asked recently as well as a couple questions from a Facebook group. If you want YOUR question answered, send me an email [email protected] or dm me on IG @thespeechparent! Get My Free Milestone Checklist HERE
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13: How to Talk to Your Child to Boost Their Language Skills
What you say to your child is obviously important, but so is HOW you say it! Here's a quick, actionable tip for you! Join the Gestalt Language Processor Workshop WAITLIST here!
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12: My Favorite Speech Therapy Strategies PART 2
In Episode 10, I shared two basic strategies that speech therapists use. This week I'm sharing two more powerful speech therapy strategies that you can use TODAY to boost your child's language development and get them talking! Join the waitlist for my Gestalt Language Processor WORKSHOP and get…
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11: What I'm Thankful For on Our Journey
Talking about what I'm thankful for on our speech delay journey! Not my usual episode - but a fun way to practice gratitude this Thanksgiving!
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10: My Favorite Speech Therapy Strategies
These 2 strategies are like the bread and butter of speech therapy! They're easy to learn and easy to implement! They have a proven track record of success and are POWERFUL ways to boost your child's language! Join the Late Talker Challenge HERE Join The Speech Parent Community HERE
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09: Speech Milestones by Age
Wondering what your child should be able to communicate at their age? We're looking at speech milestones by age from birth - 5 years old! Is your child behind on their milestones? Join the 5 Day Late Talker Challenge > Milestones PDF > State List
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08: What is Considered a Late Talker?
"What is Considered a Late Talker?" Is such a valid question! It can be hard when your child isn't talking yet and you're looking for answers. In this episode we're discussing the criteria for a child being classified as a late talker - and it's more than just being late to talk! JOIN THE 5 DAY...
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07: What is an IEP for Speech?
Does your child qualify for speech therapy in school? This episode will teach parents what you need to know about Individualized Education Program - or IEPs so that you're prepared for the meetings and paperwork coming your way! Coaching Calls HERE --- Community Facebook Group HERE
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06: Private Speech Therapy vs School Speech Therapy - Pros and Cons
Discussing what private, clinic speech therapy is, what school speech therapy is, and the pros/cons of each! If you’re trying to decide which version of speech therapy would be better for your child, then this episode will be helpful for you! Join the COMMUNITY group on Facebook!
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05: How is School Speech Therapy Different? Medical Model vs School Model
Today we're exploring the two different models of speech therapy: medical model (used in private clinics) and school model (used in public school systems). Links from today's show: Join our private FB group community to get your questions answered, make friends, and feel supported!
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04 - Should I Get My Kid Tested for Speech Therapy?
Should I get my child tested for speech therapy? Answering this question today! Links discussed in today's episode: Milestone checklist link - - Free Evaluation with Link to State Resources
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03: What Causes a Speech Delay?
As a practicing speech language pathologist, I have talked with so many parents who feel immense guilt for their child’s speech delay. But release yourself from that guilt because the majority of the time - parents do nothing to cause it! On this episode I'll dive into the different things that…
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02: What is a Speech Language Pathologist?
Have you been referred to a speech language pathologist but you aren't sure what that is? Let me help! If you still have questions about what an SLP does after listening to this episode, send me a dm on Instagram @thespeechparent Join our supportive community of other speech parents! Link to get...
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01: Welcome to The Speech Parent Podcast
Welcome to The Speech Parent Podcast! I'll be your host, Emily Bower, M.S. CCC-SLP. Just like you, I am the parent of a child with a speech language delay... AND I'm an SLP here to help YOU navigate this journey! This podcast is meant for general education only. It is not medical, financial, or...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Helping parents of kids with speech delays - just like you! The Speech Parent podcast is your one-stop-shop for actionable tips, tricks, and tons of support. I’m Emily Bower, a speech parent like yourself AND a speech-language pathologist. My goal is to equip you to advocate for your child to get what they need, empower you to help your child and home, and encourage you with a community of support! Join the community: thespeechparent.com/community
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Helping parents of kids with speech delays - just like you! The Speech Parent podcast is your one-stop-shop for actionable tips, tricks, and tons of support. I’m Emily Bower, a speech parent like yourself AND a speech-language pathologist. My goal is to equip you to advocate for your child to get...
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