Recently, the Center for Disease control updated the early developmental milestones, and there’s been a lot of debate about what this means. In a lot of my SLP professional groups, there have been questions about whether this will allow kids to fall through the cracks. I’ve also heard the concern that developmental milestones in general…
Tag: language development
EP 048: The ins and outs of language screening (for school-age kids)
Am I choosing the right language screening tool?How do I know when a child should be screened and evaluated? I get these questions a lot. That’s why in this episode, I wanted to bust some common myths about language screenings and evaluations. I’m going to share:✅The difference between a screening and evaluation (plus common mistakes people make)….
EP 024: Building creativity and independence through play (with Drew Vernon)
In this episode, I talk with Drew Vernon about how to help kids develop a natural sense of curiosity and ability to tell stories. Drew currently works for Tonies®, a toy brand that partners with schools to bring screen-free education to your children. He also spend several years working for the LEGO® Group, hosts a podcast with his…