Ep. 100: Recognizing Red Flags in Language Development with Michelle Gage
In this episode, Michelle follows up on her two-part series on childhood development from newborn to 18 months. She discusses what to do if a child is showing red flags in their language development. She emphasizes the importance of understanding overall child development and recognizing early signs of potential issues. Red flags include lack of eye contact, lack of engagement, delayed gross motor milestones, lack of functional play skills, echolalia, hyper-focus on certain objects, and atypical prosody. Check out the episodes 95 and 96 for a deep dive into early childhood development!
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Timestamps
03:13 Recognizing Red Flags in Language Development
07:04 Communication is Key
10:26 Approaching Families with Compassion and Honesty
18:03 The Importance of Individuality and Acceptance
21:50 The Unpredictability of a Child's Future Development
26:39 The Importance of Early Intervention and Support
About Michelle
Michelle Gage, MA CCC-SLP, embarked on her journey in speech-language pathology during her undergraduate studies at the University of Mississippi, where she also worked at North Mississippi Regional Center, gaining invaluable experience in various therapy approaches. Following her Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Central Florida, she has dedicated 25 years to empowering children and families in improving language skills and overall development. Currently residing in Mississippi, Michelle extends her expertise through telehealth services. Additionally, she proudly serves as the host of the SLP Full Disclosure podcast.
Outside of her professional commitments, Michelle is the proud mother of Mia, an accomplished middle school math teacher and all-around amazing human. In her leisure time, she indulges in her love for travel and cherishes moments spent with family and friends.
