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    1) Play with things that interest the toddler and follow their lead to embed communication goals into everyday interactions. 2) Build a trusting relationship with the toddler through engaging, playful interactions rather than focusing on behavior management or drill-based activities. 3) Teach parents strategies for naturally incorporating learning into routines like play, meals, and outdoor activities rather than relying on developmental toys alone.

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    1) Play with things that interest the toddler and follow their lead to embed communication goals into everyday interactions. 2) Build a trusting relationship with the toddler through engaging, playful interactions rather than focusing on behavior management or drill-based activities. 3) Teach parents strategies for naturally incorporating learning into routines like play, meals, and outdoor activities rather than relying on developmental toys alone.

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    1) Play with things that interest the toddler and follow their lead to embed communication goals into everyday interactions. 2) Build a trusting relationship with the toddler through engaging, playful interactions rather than focusing on behavior management or drill-based activities. 3) Teach parents strategies for naturally incorporating learning into routines like play, meals, and outdoor activities rather than relying on developmental toys alone.

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    1) Play with things that interest the toddler and follow their lead to embed communication goals into everyday interactions. 2) Build a trusting relationship with the toddler through engaging, playful interactions rather than focusing on behavior management or drill-based activities. 3) Teach parents strategies for naturally incorporating learning into routines like play, meals, and outdoor activities rather than relying on developmental toys alone.

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    Cari's Top Speech Therapy

    Tips for Use with


    toddlers
    Cari Ebert, MS, CCC-SLP www. CariEbertSeminars.com

    Avoid instructing the toddler to say words


    Instead of telling the child to say words, become the child's voice and say the words you wish they
    would say in the moment; reduce the pressure to talk on command to establish a trusting relationship

    Play with things of interest to the toddler


    This is best done by following the child's lead and focusing on whatever currently holds the child's

    attention; communication goals can be embedded into literally EVERY SINGLE interaction

    Focus on relationship-based learning with the toddler


    Avoid getting distracted by trying to manage the child's behavior at this young age; focus your efforts

    on building a trusting relationship be being an engaging, intentional, playful, and sensitive

    communication partner

    Explicitly teach parents and caregivers your skilled strategies...they matter more than
    your favorite toddler toys
    There is no magic in the toy itself; the magic is in your strategies; don't let parents be swooned by

    developmental toys...instead, coach parents on your powerful, highly skilled strategies that make your
    services more than "just playing with the child"

    Embed learning into naturally occurring toddler routines

    Playing with toys is one routine that occurs in a child's day...but getting dressed, having a snack, going

    for a walk, getting the mail, reading books, putting laundry away, playing outside, taking a bath, and

    running errands in the community provide plenty of learning opportunities too

    Avoid doing any type of drill work with toddlers


    Repetitive speech practice is important (especially if you suspect apraxia), but drill work is NEVER

    appropriate with this age group; intentionally select toys, books, and activities that can be naturally

    paired with repetitive speech

    Encourage families to limit screen time for toddlers


    Here's why Screen time is a one-way transaction.....anything that occurs in front of a screen is

    all input; for learning and development to occur there needs to be input AND output.....reciprocity.....

    back and forth interactions

    Provide toddlers with plenty of opportunities for play-based movement

    Toddlers are active creatures who learn best when they are moving; resist the desire to strap the
    toddler in a highchair so you can "focus on speech tasks"

    Be interested and be interesting so the toddler wants to interact with you


    When interacting with you becomes a preferred activity, the toddler will step out of their verbal
    comfort zone and become a communication risk taker

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