The CDC is offering a virtual workshop for parents to learn about early language development and strategies to foster language development. There will also be time to brainstorm how to implement these strategies at home. The workshop is 1 ½ to 2 hours in length.
Who is this workshop for?
Any parent who has questions about language development and strategies, whose child is using less words than expected for their age or whose child is at risk of a language delay. There is no minimum age requirement or language level. Maximum age is 30 months.
Strategies Discussed
- Following your child’s interests
- Being face-to-face
- Copying your child’s actions and words
- Modelling
- Waiting and turn-taking
- Adding to what your child says
- Commenting vs. Quizzing
Sign-Up Information
The Early Words Workshop is scheduled for Tuesday June 6th, 7:00pm-9:00pm virtually. Please email karynh@cdcpg.org to register.
