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Below 3 years old, do not use communicative devices and focus on teaching communication and play.

Between 3 - 4 years old - you CAN start introducing communication devices as a supplement to teach prelinguistic skills. Only use this if your child is non-verbal and at your therapist’s discretion.

4 years old and up, sit down and decide whether communication devices can be a long-term solution. It depends on what your child’s speech abilities are. Moreover, you have to be 100% on board with using the device at home. The child’s feelings need to be addressed as well, because it will make him/her look different at school. Make sure everyone is on the same page before implementing.

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Identify What Language Functions Your Child has

Teaching New Language Functions

Leading with Play and Nurturing Interest

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How do you define a conversation?

You got to adjust to the child’s language level

Talk about your child’s interests

Build interest and games together

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Children Start Playing with Adults First

Group Therapy

Shadow Teacher

HUGE disclaimer: I am not saying that diagnoses are useless. It’s very helpful for professionals. What I mean when I say “diagnosis isn’t important” - is that taking action to start therapy is what’s most important.  See a professional who you trust!

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If you are reading this, it’s because you’ve been searching for it. Leave it to the professionals, I know it’s difficult to come to terms with it. But focus on what you can do right now! If it helps, use the “I’ll prove them wrong” mentality to help push you and your child to make consistent 

What is speech and...

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Disclaimer: This is not medical advice, please consult a medical professional.

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Short Answer: Yes, but so are all gadgets left alone with the child.

Long Answer: No, use it as a reward and spending quality time with your child. You need to accompany your child because it is an addictive source of entertainment. If you need to keep your child busy whilst you’re doing something, use a set time everyday to teach your child how to play with toys. It should be natural that the child would play alone with toys when needs be. 

Also, do not cut off screen time right away, cold turkey. The reason is that this is an addiction, and it requires you slowly wean off screen time.

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Refrain from Question Asking

Name Everything You See

Keep it Near Your Child’s Language Level

Asking for Repetition is Stressful, Don’t do it

Imitating Your Child’s Speech