by Ayelet Marinovich, M.A., CCC-SLP | Jun 10, 2016 | Communication, Music, Podcast, Understanding Development
The term “speech therapist,” for many of us, is a complete misnomer! On this episode of Learn With Less, Ayelet shares a bit about what it is she does as a pediatric speech-language pathologist. Below is the transcript of this episode’s “Developmental Thought,” a...
by Ayelet Marinovich, M.A. CCC-SLP | Jun 10, 2016 | Blog, Communication, Setting Up Environment For Learning, Visual Supports
My daughter often didn’t do what other kids did… so at first, it was difficult to figure out new activities when I ran out of ideas. I’d ask my friends what they were doing with their kiddos at home, and sometimes those things were too...
by Ayelet Marinovich, M.A. CCC-SLP | May 6, 2016 | Blog, Communication, Setting Up Environment For Learning, Visual Supports
“My daughter has a vision impairment, and I wasn’t sure if she’d even get anything out of finger plays… Until her therapist suggested using brightly colored finger puppets – why didn’t I think of that?!” Puppets are wonderful...
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 | 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 | 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...