Helping your child start talking

A practical parent training course designed to help babies and toddlers with limited speech begin communicating more effectively. Learn evidence-based strategies to support language development naturally during everyday routines — without pressure or overwhelm.

Ideal for:

• Late talkers (0–4 years)
• Children with limited vocabulary
• Parents who want early intervention

Module 1 – Understanding Early Communication

• What counts as communication

• Speech vs. language

• When to worry and when not to

Module 2 – Building the Foundations for Talking

• Joint attention

• Imitation

• Turn-taking

Module 3 – Making Your Words Work

• How to simplify language

• Modeling vs. asking questions

• What to say (and what to avoid)

Module 4 – Encouraging Initiation

• Creating communication opportunities

• Helping your child request and comment

Module 5 – Daily Routines That Build Language

• Mealtime, bath time, play

• Using routines you already have

Module 6 – What Progress Looks Like

• Realistic expectations

• When to seek additional support