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It’s true that we can teach language anywhere, anytime, BUT… some toys and activities are better than others for teaching a child to understand and use words! In this course, learn the 5 considerations for choosing play themes and then we’ll discuss the 5 best pretend themes parents and professionals can use for toddlers and preschoolers with language delays.<\/p>\n

Join pediatric speech-language pathologist Laura Mize, M.S., CCC-SLP of teachmetotalk.com for this 1-hour audio\/video podcast episode, ASHA CEU COURSE #436 Best Pretend Play Themes for Building Language for Toddlers and Preschoolers<\/p>\n

For speech-language pathologists, other early interventionists, and parents of toddlers and preschoolers with speech-language delays<\/p>\n

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