Ep. 96 Part 2: Child Development: 18 to 36 Months
In this episode, the second part of our Child Development Series, Michelle discusses language development in children aged 18 to 36 months, where she covers the importance of play in cognitive, language, fine motor, and gross motor development. She introduces the concept of extended wait time, where parents give children time to process and respond to directions. Michelle goes into detail on to setup an environment for communication and the method of approach, deliver, and receive. She also discusses the power of words and the use of sign language to enhance communication with this population
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Timestamps
00:00 - The Importance of Play in Language Development
01:26 - Using Extended Wait Time to Support Language Development
05:51 - Communication in 3 Steps: Approach, Deliver, & Receive
10:59 - Teaching Sign-Language
18:25 - Say “Cookie” Intimidating Speech
21:20 - Accepting Attempts at Words and Signs
27:41 - Encouraging Active Participation in Communication Exchange
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.
