Speech Therapy: Is Your Child Not Talking? 1 Skill They...

Parents: Help your toddler build the attention, listening, and interaction skills needed to start talking.

What you'll learn

Recognize the foundational role of attention and listening in early communication and identify signs that your child is developing these skills appropriately.

Use simple, everyday strategies at home to strengthen your child’s ability to focus, engage, and respond—paving the way for first words and beyond.

Create a communication-rich environment through routines, play, and connection—without needing special tools, apps, or complicated programs.

Identify early red flags in speech and language development, including when to seek professional support.

Requirements

No prior knowledge of speech therapy is needed — this course is designed for parents and caregivers.

Description

Is your toddler not talking yet? Wondering if it’s a speech delay or something they will outgrow?This course is designed for parents who want to understand the foundational skills that come before talking — the subtle but critical milestones in early language development that often get overlooked. These include attention, listening, gestures, turn-taking, vocal play, and interaction — all the skills your child needs to build before they can start using words.You’ll learn how to recognize what’s typical, what might signal a delay, and what you can do at home to support your child using simple, everyday routines and play — no expensive tools, toys, or lengthy classes. Research shows that a “wait and see” approach is not recommended — delaying support can lead to missed opportunities for progress. Recognizing and building pre-speech skills early leads to stronger long-term outcomes.Created by a certified and licensed speech-language pathologist with over 15 years of experience, this course is perfect for parents of:A late talkerA child who isn't learning new words every dayA toddler who seems to understand but isn’t saying words yetIf you’re feeling unsure, overwhelmed, or just want guidance from a trusted expert, this course will give you the clarity, confidence, and real tools to support your child at home.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction: My Child is Not Talking

Section 2: Lecture 2: Milestones

Lecture 2 Your Child's Communication Milestones

Section 3: Lecture 3: At Home

Lecture 3 What Parents Can Do at Home to Help

Section 4: Lecture 4: What Materials are Needed

Lecture 4 Which Kinds of Books, Games and Activities to Use at Home.

Section 5: Lecture 5: At Important Note and Conclusion

Lecture 5 Red Flags to Make a Note of

Parents and caregivers of toddlers (ages 1–3) who are not yet talking or seem delayed in communication.