Another focus can be on your child’s sound development, babies start with cooing, then move on to babbling. Babbling is actually a stepping stone to words! There are 4 distinct types progressing to a child’s first words. Read More ›

Serve-return communication focuses on back and forth interaction. It involves really watching your child, responding, and then waiting for their response. Becoming attuned to your child will help you to see how he/she is communicating already! Read More ›

Communication begins with imitation. Babies can imitate sticking out their tongue at only one day old. Imitation can include movements, facial expressions and eventually sounds and words. Get tips on ways you can help your little one increase their imitation skills. Read More ›

Information contributed by Tiffany Braman LSW, EIS. and Elizabeth Comrie MS, OTR/L. 

Communication comes in many forms. Babies and toddlers use use a variety of senses when learning to communicate with the world and people around them. In this Family Focus edition, we’ll explore ways that parents and caregivers can help support babies’ development. We’ll break down how each of these stages of communication development helps support a child’s ability to interact with the world around them. Early Communication development includes imitation, serve-return communication, babbling, sign language and augmentative and alternative Communication.  Read More ›