by Ayelet Marinovich, M.A., CCC-SLP | Sep 30, 2016 | Communication, Podcast, Setting Up Environment For Learning
Why Use Sign Language with Infants and Toddlers? In this episode, we speak with pediatric speech-language pathologist Adrienne, of “Learn With Adrienne.” Our discussion focuses on: Adrienne’s special interest in using gestures and Sign Language with young...
by Ayelet Marinovich, M.A. CCC-SLP | Sep 16, 2016 | Blog, Cognition, Communication, Language/Literacy, Social/Emotional, Understanding Development, Visual Supports
It’s not easy to stay “in control” all the time – especially as the parent of a young child. I am so happy to have a community of parents to bounce off these notions… Because now I know that so many of us have had the unfortunate...
by Ayelet Marinovich, M.A. CCC-SLP | Aug 19, 2016 | Blog, Communication, Language/Literacy, Setting Up Environment For Learning, Visual Supports
“My partner and I grew up in two very different cultures and speaking two different languages. We also live in a place where the dominant language is not either of our original languages, but we both speak it fluently in our community. When our daughter was...
by Ayelet Marinovich, M.A., CCC-SLP | Aug 19, 2016 | Communication, Music, Podcast, Setting Up Environment For Learning
Families raising or considering raising a child who is multilingual are confronted with many questions. On this episode of Learn With Less, Ayelet delves into the topic of multilingualism and bilingualism. The research is clear (a child learning two or more languages...
by Ayelet Marinovich, M.A. CCC-SLP | Aug 12, 2016 | Blog, Communication, Language/Literacy, Setting Up Environment For Learning
When my son was young, we were so busy attending therapy sessions, learning alternative methods to communicate and simply trying to stay afloat… it was easy to forget (and felt difficult to make the time) to provide basic activities that promoted learning...
by Ayelet Marinovich, M.A. CCC-SLP | Jul 22, 2016 | Blog, Communication, Music, Setting Up Environment For Learning
If you asked me what single toy was a “must-have” for infants and toddlers, I’d say: the drum. Ours has been one of the most evergreen, longest-lasting, and socially interesting open-ended play materials that my kids have enjoyed – from their...