by Ayelet Marinovich, M.A., CCC-SLP | May 6, 2016 | Communication, Music, Podcast, Setting Up Environment For Learning, Understanding Development
Puppets: they’re not just for magic shows! A powerful learning tool Puppets are singular in their diverse ability to entertain, teach and connect. In this episode of Learn With Less, Ayelet explores the merits of puppets and the ways we can use them in play!...
by Ayelet Marinovich, M.A. CCC-SLP | Apr 29, 2016 | Blog, Cognition, Movement/Sensory, Setting Up Environment For Learning
“I really found it difficult to talk to my son in the early months — what was I supposed to say? But I’m getting my Ph.D. in a field related to the study of people… so I decided to study him. Once I looked at him through a professional lens, I...
by Ayelet Marinovich, M.A., CCC-SLP | Apr 29, 2016 | Communication, Music, Podcast, Setting Up Environment For Learning, Understanding Development
We are all communicators. Sometimes it takes a little more attention to see it! In this episode of Learn With Less, Ayelet discusses the importance of adult responsiveness to infant and toddler attempts at communication. So much of our response shapes and...
by Ayelet Marinovich, M.A. CCC-SLP | Apr 22, 2016 | Blog, Cognition, Music, Setting Up Environment For Learning
“My eight month old son has started doing a lot of gesturing with his hands. My husband jokes that he is practicing tai chi, but he is definitely communicating with his hands! Now he adds that to his babbling, and he’s having a real conversation.”...
by Ayelet Marinovich, M.A., CCC-SLP | Apr 22, 2016 | Communication, Music, Podcast, Understanding Development
There is a link between your infant’s babbling and the development of early gesture. This episode of Learn With Less focuses on this topic – and Ayelet gives you ideas to use musical experiences with your babbling baby to develop the sense of “vocal play” that results...
by Ayelet Marinovich, M.A. CCC-SLP | Apr 15, 2016 | Blog, Communication, Music, Setting Up Environment For Learning
“‘Once she starts talking, she’ll never stop!’ I hate that phrase so much. From birth, babies can ‘ask’ for milk – whatever its source! From rooting to crying to eventually patting and signing and talking. They all...