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Copycat Chronicles: Supercharging Your Child's Language Development through the Magic of Imitation!
Hey there, amazing parents! Have you ever noticed your little one imitating your actions or trying to repeat the words you say? Well, buckle up because you're in for a treat! I'm here to spill the beans on the fantastic world of imitation and its direct link to your child's language development. Imitation is like the secret sauce in the recipe of language acquisition. When kiddos imitate, they're not just mimicking; they're building a foundation for communication that goes be
Nikki McRory, MA CCC-SLP, BCBA
Nov 21, 20232 min read


10 Everyday Experiences to Build Language
Repetition helps children learn language. In fact, did you know that the average child needs 12-15 exposures before learning a new word, and that children with the learning differences need between 40-100 exposures before learning and remembering a new word? Everyday routines create the perfect opportunity to expose your child to a variety of vocabulary words and language concepts. A routine itself is built on the foundation of predictability; in that you complete the task th
Nikki McRory, MA CCC-SLP, BCBA
Apr 2, 20236 min read


Key Strategies for Late Talkers
Is your child or client a late talker? Do you need to increase their vocabulary? There are a lot of effective and evidence-based...
Nikki McRory, MA CCC-SLP, BCBA
Feb 21, 20223 min read


Bring Out the Books!
Books can be a great tool for expanding your child's language. But, what if your child isn't interested in books, or can't sit long enough?
Nikki McRory, MA CCC-SLP, BCBA
Oct 27, 20203 min read
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