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We’re back with another segment of Choosing Toys

We’re back with another segment of Choosing Toys for Late Talkers! Let’s talk about sensory toys. Late talkers may have differences in their sensory systems. Some are more sensitive to sensory input, some seek it out.

⭐️ Providing sensory experiences builds pathways in the brain that promote language skills plus lots more!

⭐️ Sensory play frequently brings out more vocalizations in little ones because it engages so many senses. We want to encourage our late talkers to be “noisy!”

⭐️ Using their senses to explore is how littles are wired to learn. Plus it’s fun!

While caregivers hear “sensory experience” and think “messy” that doesn’t have to be the case (although it can be!) Lots of activities fall into this category: art, cooking, water play, light boxes, play dough, sand boxes, ball pits.

Hit ❤️ and save if this resonates with you and stop back tomorrow when we get into movement toys.

(Want to cut to the chase and watch the whole webinar? Send me a DM and I’ll shoot you the link. It’s free.)

Art and cooking projects were some of my favorites to do with my own children. (Plus play dough because we weren’t allowed to have it when I was little 😂 ) Do any of the above appeal to you?
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Another segment of our Choosing Toys for Late Talk

Another segment of our Choosing Toys for Late Talkers series! Let’s talk about open-ended toys. These are the toys that get all the applause because they promote dramatic play and creativity. (Go back a post to see why close-ended toys are important too).

🧸 Open-ended toys develop problem solving and sequencing.

🧸 Early pretend play often includes imitating adult behavior (like cooking, childcare). Imitation is a critical learning skill!

🧸 Late talkers may not seek out these toys on their own or use them in a more structured way (ex. lining up block or only building a towers). Caregivers may need to participate to support a late talkers play skills.

Caregivers often confide that the don’t like to play and it’s usually open-ended play they don’t like. There are lots of ways to make this more appealing to you! We’ll be talking about this more in Late Talker Academy.

Hit ❤️ and save if this resonates with you and stop back tomorrow when we get into sensory toys.

(Want to cut to the chase and watch the whole webinar? Send me a DM and I’ll shoot you the link. It’s free.)

Where do you fall on participating in open-ended play? Love it or leave it?

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Are you aligning yourself with caregivers right fr

Are you aligning yourself with caregivers right from the start? Subtle changes in your language can make a big difference! I’m sharing 4 Tips for Communicating with Caregivers as part of the Big EI Event. Register today and you’ll receive my tips plus a parent questionnaire in your inbox tomorrow! (Didn’t register in time? No problem we’ll send you ALL SEVEN of the freebies at the end of the event) Check my 🔗 or send me a DM

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Continuing our series of Choosing Toys for Late Ta

Continuing our series of Choosing Toys for Late Talkers! Let’s talk about close-ended toys. While open-ended toys are often held up as the gold standard, it’s just not true. Both have their place!

🧩 Close-ended toys build attention spans. That’s a critical learning skill!

🧩 Many late talkers gravitate towards these toys and we want to respect their choices and play style.

🧩 Late talkers often have difficulty with play and social skills because they are so closely tied to language. Games (a kind of close-ended toy) can be a bridge for turn taking and social interaction 🎲

Hit ❤️ and save if this resonates with you and stop back tomorrow when we get into open-ended toys.

(Want to cut to the chase and watch the whole webinar? Send me a DM and I’ll shoot you the link. It’s free.)

Which close-ended toys does your child like most? I love puzzles, books and board games!

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We’re kicking off a series of Choosing Toys for

We’re kicking off a series of Choosing Toys for Late Talkers! Let’s start with the basics. We can support late talkers by being intentional in our toy choices. This means:

✅ Avoiding toys that do all the things, especially talking and singing. We want to encourage their play skills and language, not simply have them entertained. Pro tip: Some toys are better with the batteries removed. (I’m looking at you Fisher Price)

✅ You deserve some peace when possible especially since late talkers are already prone to more tantrums. Take a hard pass on anything that annoys you. It won’t get better.

✅ Skip toys which primarily focus on letters, numbers or colors for now. Late Talkers need functional words not skills.

Hit ❤️ and save if this resonates with you and stop back tomorrow when we get into close ended toys.

(Want to cut to the chase and watch the whole webinar? Send me a DM and I’ll shoot you the link. It’s free.)
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No one toy is going to magically start our littles

No one toy is going to magically start our littles talking BUT being intentional about the toys we choose can make a difference! Join me tomorrow and you’ll learn:
⭐️How to choose toys for your late talker
⭐️My personal favorites that I use in the therapy room
⭐️Why and how to start a toy rotation

There’s plenty of time for Q&A too!
Can’t make it live? As long as you register you’ll have the option to watch on-demand. Details in my b*i*o

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Be sure to register for The Big EI Event! Starting

Be sure to register for The Big EI Event! Starting 11/28 you’ll receive a new freebie in your email box every day that’s specific to this very special population ❤️

I’m joined by 5 amazing therapists — @thesltscrapbook @gracefulexpression.slp @talkteachspeech @earlyandbrightslp @rachelmadelslp

Sign up now so you don’t miss a thing! Bit.ly/bigeievent or DM me to register

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