Well Spoken Speech & Language Therapy

01/08/2024

Anything your child produces ✨consistently✨ and ✨meaningfully✨ on their own. Ask yourself, does my child make the SAME sign or sound to represent the SAME one thing? If so, that’s a word!⁠
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Examples:⁠
⭐️Sign Language: Signing “all done”⁠ when they’re finished ⁠
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⭐️Animal sounds: moo, baa, woof⁠
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⭐️Word approximations: Speech requires complex motor movement so children initially simplify words. Saying “bah” for “ball” or “wawa” for “water” counts as a word!⁠
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⭐️Words in other languages⁠

Our son‘s first word was not mom or dad, but the name of his luvie 🤷🏻‍♀️. We’d love to know - what was your child’s first word?

01/08/2024

Had a great time as a guest on podcast. Tune in to part 2 of our conversation on early communication development where I answer the most common questions I receive from parents and educators.

‎Show Brewing Bright Minds, Ep Word Counts for 0-30 months and the CDC Update, with Speech Language Pathologist, Natalie Waldman - Jan 3, 2024

01/08/2024

01/08/2024

Thanks for having me as a guest. Listen to the full episode here:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/brewing-bright-minds/id1714137044?i=1000637750755

01/08/2024

07/25/2023

Guidelines to help you know whether your 3 year old’s speech development is on track 🗣..

03/11/2022

Thank you for inviting me to be a guest speaker at your parenting class this week! We covered early communication development and simple ways parents can help.

If you have concerns about your child's communication development, please consult a Speech-Language Pathologist. We can help!

03/04/2022

Narrating play is one of the strategies I teach the families I work with. Why?

Because following your child's lead during play and commenting on what they are doing ✨helps build attention, social connection, and language.✨

Want one-on-one help to boost your child's communication skills and reduce frustration?

Reach out to schedule a free 15 minute consultation to see how I can help!👇🏻
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⭐️Natalie@WellSpokenTherapy.com⭐️
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In-person therapy in Costa Mesa, CA area

01/06/2022

Post holiday season, I’ve been thinking about this -a study from University of Toledo demonstrated that too many toys actually detracts from creativity, focus, sustained attention and imaginative play. ⁣
What do you think?
👍🏻Totally into toy rotation

👎🏻Nah, not into it

08/31/2021

⭐️Natalie Waldman, MS, CCC-SLP⭐️ is now listed in the Apraxia Kids directory!

Providers listed in the directory have demonstrated competence in the evaluation and treatment of Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS), which requires a unique approach. To learn more about CAS or find a Speech-Language Pathologist in your area who knows how to help, visit ⭐️www.Apraxia-Kids.org⭐️

06/18/2021

One of the most common questions parents ask is, "How many words should my child be using?" ⁠
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The answer is, there is a ✨range✨ of typical development. We look for a child's spoken vocabulary to fall between the milestone (minimal skill level for age) and average (typical skill level for age). ⁠
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If your child is not yet meeting the milestone, consider seeking an evaluation. You can make a big impact in your child's life by getting help early!⁠
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Have questions about your child? Send me a DM!

05/22/2021

When a little one graduates and sends a thank you in the mail! Love my clients. Love my work.❤️❤️❤️