Toddler Chat

Week 1:

• Social Engagement Theory
• My 6-step Formula O.W.L.I.N.G
• Video of a parent and child interacting
• Homework – Try O.W.L.I.N.G

Week 2:

• Speech and Language Development – Back to basics!
• Ages and stages of comprehension development
• Assessing your child’s understanding of language
• Homework – assess your child

Week 3:

• Developing Understanding of language
• From Level 1 to 4+
• Homework – Try one strategies

Week 4:

• Developing Non-verbal communication:
• Communication B4 Words – what is it?
• Non-verbal communication – videos
• Activity (how do we communicate)
• Intensive Interaction video
• Communication Temptations (activities/toys)
• Core vocabulary
• Homework – Try one strategy this week

Week 5:

• Early Interaction Skills
• Attention – ages/stages
• Homework – record video

Week 6 – Guest coach

• Play Therapy:  Guest Coaches

Week 7: – Guest coach

• Signing not just for the deaf!
• Introduction
• Teach signs
• Memory activity
• More signs
• Homework – learn/use 2 signs

Week 8

• Narrative Therapy
• Develop narrative skills
• Homework

Week 9 – Guest coach

• Beauty in Parenting:
• Setting boundaries in Self-care & with partner
• Breath work for parents– meditation!
• Sensory Self-care

Week 10 – Guest coach

• Children’s  Nutritionist