Communication is the exchanging of information between people through a common system of symbols, signs, or behavior.
Babies and toddlers communicate through a variety of methods that often get misconstrued.
In this podcast episode, Megan talks about the importance of understanding what functional communication looks like in speech therapy for toddlers.
The ability to communicate helps children build and establish relationships, express information, solve problems, and learn new ideas.
Communication in toddlers is often widely misunderstood and misinterpreted
We must begin to look at their toddler behavior and interactions through the lens of communication.
What does this mean? Before we jump straight into the idea that a toddler is “so bad” we have to look at the whole picture.
All behavior is a form of communication. If we have a toddler who doesn’t use verbal speech; are they using gestures? Do they have an interest in sign language? How do they get their needs met?
In this podcast episode, you'll find out how to determine a toddler's method of communication and strategies for encouraging functional communication in early intervention speech and language.
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