#514 Speech & Language Development With Caitlin O'Meara

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

1. Follow your child's lead
2. Don't ask lots and lots of questions - provide comments & narrate
3. 4 comments to every 1 question
4. Add onto their used words
5. Use a variety of words
6. Minimise screen time
7. 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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