Stephen: You gotta have a lot tools in your toolbox. (YES! A thousand times over. Thank you for expressing that and providing examples to illustrate why it's important).
Thank you for your comment! It is true. I believe it would be helpful if Late Talker Journey presented a sampling of "tools" for your tool kit. We are nearing the end of our deep dive into the book, Late Talking: A Symptom or a Stage. Going over tolls for your tool kit may be an excellent topic for subsequent videos; plus it reaches all ages. Thanks for watching and commenting! Mary Camarata
You keep saying not talking, please define that because my 4 year old alway met the minimum requirements for talking: first words at 14 months by two 50 word 3 and 4 he has 4 word sentences. Very social, loving, engaging but expressing how he feel is behind, if he's mad he will say angry so what is not taking?
Hello, Jori. :-), Thank you for your comment. Yes, these everyday terms can cause confusion because each of us has our idea of how we define "talking." For some, it signifies back-and-forth conversation; for others, it's when you can say a few words whether or not they are part of an extended conversation with a partner. For the majority, when we refer to "talking," we mean when a child produces words (a single word, several words, short phrases, or otherwise) to communicate what they want, think, feel, or see. It is irrelevant if the child articulates/enunciates the word clearly/precisely. If the word is fairly consistent, even if misarticulated, that's talking! Another reason "talking" can be perplexing is because talking and communication is complex! We can have many words and still struggle with communication, and we can have very few words but still be a pretty darn good communicator! It is essential to look at the whole picture! This includes, among other things, talking, listening (how well you understand the language you hear), social-pragmatic considerations, motivation, and other considerations. It is easy to be overwhelmed. Please, don't be. Find a helper with expertise in child language, communication, and development. You are already an expert on your child! With the help of an SLP and/or other specialists, you will be able to prioritize and understand what is most important for your child now. And you will be exceedingly capable of providing that and enjoying many parts of the journey. Mary Camarata.
Stephen: You gotta have a lot tools in your toolbox. (YES! A thousand times over. Thank you for expressing that and providing examples to illustrate why it's important).
Thank you for your comment! It is true. I believe it would be helpful if Late Talker Journey presented a sampling of "tools" for your tool kit. We are nearing the end of our deep dive into the book, Late Talking: A Symptom or a Stage. Going over tolls for your tool kit may be an excellent topic for subsequent videos; plus it reaches all ages. Thanks for watching and commenting! Mary Camarata
You keep saying not talking, please define that because my 4 year old alway met the minimum requirements for talking: first words at 14 months by two 50 word 3 and 4 he has 4 word sentences. Very social, loving, engaging but expressing how he feel is behind, if he's mad he will say angry so what is not taking?
Hello, Jori. :-), Thank you for your comment. Yes, these everyday terms can cause confusion because each of us has our idea of how we define "talking." For some, it signifies back-and-forth conversation; for others, it's when you can say a few words whether or not they are part of an extended conversation with a partner. For the majority, when we refer to "talking," we mean when a child produces words (a single word, several words, short phrases, or otherwise) to communicate what they want, think, feel, or see. It is irrelevant if the child articulates/enunciates the word clearly/precisely. If the word is fairly consistent, even if misarticulated, that's talking!
Another reason "talking" can be perplexing is because talking and communication is complex! We can have many words and still struggle with communication, and we can have very few words but still be a pretty darn good communicator! It is essential to look at the whole picture! This includes, among other things, talking, listening (how well you understand the language you hear), social-pragmatic considerations, motivation, and other considerations.
It is easy to be overwhelmed. Please, don't be. Find a helper with expertise in child language, communication, and development. You are already an expert on your child! With the help of an SLP and/or other specialists, you will be able to prioritize and understand what is most important for your child now. And you will be exceedingly capable of providing that and enjoying many parts of the journey. Mary Camarata.