#238: 18 Month Old Not Talking? 5 Action Steps for Speech Delays
Positive Toddler Parenting™
English - July 25, 2023 07:00 - 19 minutes - 9.42 MB - ★★★★ - 316 ratingsEducation Kids & Family speechtherapy aba autism behavioranalyst medicationuse problembehaviors scripting signsofautism stimming Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Dr. Mary Barbera offers practical steps to address speech delays in 18-month-old children. Action Step 1 advises staying calm and objectively assessing the child's development. Step 2 involves understanding typical milestones and language expectations. Step 3 highlights early signs of autism to differentiate between delays and autism. Step 4 introduces a digital assessment tool for valuable insights. Finally, Step 5 urges seeking professional guidance from pediatricians and early intervention services. Together, we aim to support parents, caregivers, and professionals in helping children with speech delays, ensuring positive outcomes for their language development.