Hi, I’m Amanda, a licensed pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist (Speech Therapist). I am passionate about empowering you with the tools to get your child talking. I love working with parents to take the guesswork out of getting your baby, toddler or preschooler talking.
Does your child drop food, toys or their cup on the floor?
Turn this into an opportunity to stimulate language and to get your baby or toddler TALKING!
Each time your child drops something on the floor say “UH-OH”.
Repetition is key. After saying “uh-oh” several times you will notice that your baby will imitate you.
You are encouraged to sound like a broken record. Each time your baby drops something on the floor say “UH-OH”. Before you know it, your baby or toddler will be saying it too!
The next time your child drops something on the floor, WAIT and SEE if they say “uh-oh”.
You can move your lips to say “uh-oh” but do not make the sound. When you start to move your lips you are showing your child what to do with their mouth. If your child says “uh-oh”, say it back, to copy them. Otherwise, you say “uh-oh”and ensure that your child is looking at your face when you say it.
It is not necessary to require your child to say “uh-oh” but let them hear you say it. Over time, your child will start saying it too.
Here’s to playing with a purpose and getting your child talking!
If you found these tips useful be sure to download your FREE Speech Sound Development Guide with first words tips to learn what sounds to expect and how to encourage those first words!
