Though your baby may not say their first word until their 1st birthday, or even a little later, there is so much you can do to encourage speech, language, and communication right from Day 1. This class will give you professional tips for how you can encourage these important milestones at home. 

Sydney Bassard, MSP, CCC-SLP is an experienced Speech-Language Pathologist with a passion for advocacy and creating accessible health information. She is AHSA certified and works with deaf children as well as those with reading disorders, language disorders, and articulation challenges. She earned her master's from the University of South Carolina. 

Sydney Bassard, MSP, CCC-SLP

Speech & language doesn’t just happen out of nowhere. In fact, there are actually 5 key ways that babies — and all people, really — acquire speech & language skills. This section goes over what these 5 ways are, so you can better understand how to support them. 

Introduction to Speech Milestones for Babies 0-12 Months

Though they may not be talking (yet!), your baby is making so many strides in their speech & language development during this first year. This section covers all the milestones you can expect at what ages, as well as the “mini milestones” you can look for along the way that tell you your little one is making progress.

Speech & Language Milestones for 0-12 Months

In this section, our expert shows you how you can transform every day activities like baths, diaper changes, reading, and tummy time into powerful tools to advance your child’s speech & language skills. This features plenty of pro tips and demonstrations with real babies. 

Activities to Support Speech & Language Milestones

Encouraging Speech & Language From Birth (0-12 Months)

Introduction

The 5 Principles of Speech & Language Development

Prematurity Age Adjustment

Receptive Language Milestones

Expressive Language Milestones

Speech & Language Milestones 0–12 Months

What “Counts” as a First Word

Talking to Your Baby

Reading to your Baby

High Contrast Cards for Babies

Books for Babies 0-12 Months

Encouraging Speech & Language Through Play

Songs for Babies 0-12 Months

Things to Look Out For

Closing Thoughts

Encouraging Speech & Language From Birth (0-12 Months)

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