Ep. 95 Part 1: Child Development: Birth to 18 Months
The first part of the Child Development Series, Michelle explores child development from birth to 18 months, emphasizing the crucial role of language and communication skills during this period. She offers practical tips for fostering language development through play and underscores the importance of motor imitation and receptive language abilities in early language growth. Michelle encourages parents to actively engage with their babies by talking, singing, and reading to them, and by creating an environment rich with opportunities for communication and learning.
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Timestamps
00:00 Introduction: Child Development and Language
02:19 Engaging Babies in Language Development
06:10 The Importance of Play and Motor Imitation
13:19 Building Receptive Language Skills
26:18 The Power of Telling, Showing, and Helping
28:36 Conclusion and Preview of Next Episode
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.
