The Hanen Centre | Speech and Language Development for Children

Late Talkers... What We Know, and What We Don't

Are all Late Talkers alike or are some at greater risk than others for ongoing language delays? Do late-talking children need extra help or do they just catch up on their own? Looking at what research tells us about Late Talkers can help us decide if a child needs extra support.

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Helping Children Who Use Echolalia

If your child uses echolalia, it can be tricky to figure out what he’s trying to tell you. But by using some specific interaction techniques, you can discover what he might be trying to say more easily, and also help him learn other ways to communicate his message.

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Building Sound Awareness with Llama, Llama, Mad at Mama

Sound awareness is a critical early literacy skill that prepares children for connecting the letters they see on a page with the sounds they represent. Here's a fun strategy for building your child's sound awareness with the endearing children's book, Llama, Llama, Mad at Mama.

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