Language Facilitation Helpline

Language Facilitation Helpline

By Marci Melzer, M.Ed.-SLPAlternative HealthHealth & Fitness
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Language Facilitation Helpline episodes

  • 5 Warning Signs That ASD Diagnosis and ABA Therapy Will Fail to Help Your Child Become Independent

    Parents of late-talkers around the world are reporting their FAILED experiences when they succumbed to pressure to get an ASD diagnosis and enroll their child in ABA therapy. You can avoid the delays, frustration, and trauma they experienced after enrolling their child in the wrong intervention. This episode details the signs shown in children whose parents eventually took their kids out of ABA and found better results with natural language facilitation.

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    22 min
  • Strategies to be Grateful for Your Late Talker

    A study by UC Berkeley concluded that being grateful has a lot of amazing benefits for individuals and families.

    Marci shares 5 reasons to be grateful for your late talker out now on Apple podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

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    Check out Marci’s first book “If it isn’t FUN it ISN’T fun - Teach Your Child to Talk Faster Than Speech Therapy” on Amazon here: bit.ly/MarciFUNbook

    17 min
  • 5 Ways Language Facilitation is More Valuable than Speech Therapy Appointments

    What REAL VALUE do you get from your speech therapy appointments?

    Marci shares 5 ways that language facilitation is more valuable to parents and caregivers than speech therapy, as well as how your choice to invest your time and energy in LOW-VALUE intervention will affect your family’s happiness as well as your child’s future.


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    https://bit.ly/3NhlJQb

    https://amzn.to/3N84sJD

    Order your language facilitation workbook on Amazon in Paperback or EBook versions the USA

    https://bit.ly/11-WeekJourneytoSpeech

    Order Updated Title from Amazon UK in Paperback and EBook versions worldwide

    https://amzn.to/347r2AN

    Order the Kindle version for Delivery NOW to your device

    https://amzn.to/3gotTI1

    Check out Marci’s first book “If it isn’t FUN it ISN’T fun - Teach Your Child to Talk Faster Than Speech Therapy” on Amazon here: bit.ly/MarciFUNbook

    45 min
  • 10 Strategies to Use Technology in Language Facilitation

    Is your family hooked on tech? We all receive a lot of influence from our devices and the content we watch every day. Why not take advantage of your love of tech to connect with your late talker and facilitate the speech that will help them share the ideas they are learning with other humans in the world?

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    https://bit.ly/3P7suod

    If you are in India, you can order Marci’s workbooks through Amazon India or Notionpress:

    https://bit.ly/3NhlJQb

    https://amzn.to/3N84sJD

    Order your language facilitation workbook on Amazon in Paperback or EBook versions the USA

    https://bit.ly/11-WeekJourneytoSpeech

    Order Updated Title from Amazon UK in Paperback and EBook versions worldwide

    https://amzn.to/347r2AN

    Order the Kindle version for Delivery NOW to your device

    https://amzn.to/3gotTI1

    Check out Marci’s first book “If it isn’t FUN it ISN’T fun - Teach Your Child to Talk Faster Than Speech Therapy” on Amazon here: bit.ly/MarciFUNbook

    39 min
  • Help Late-Talkers Improve School Participation

    Late talkers are often singled out as the “disruptor” of the class because their nonverbal communication habits distract the teacher and students away from the curriculum. This happens when late talkers attempt to use home-based, nonverbal communication habits with teachers who don’t understand them. If your child is finding resistance to their communication behaviors at school, you won’t want to miss these 5 tips to facilitate improved spoken language habits for increased listening and participation at school.

    41 min
  • 10 Strategies to Help Sensitive, Late-Talking Kids During Bad Weather Storms

    This is a special and very timely episode about how parents can help their late talkers navigate a challenging weather situation, be it hurricanes or other extreme conditions that require families to take drastic action around the house.

    For long-time followers of Marci, you probably know she lives in the state of Florida, where hurricanes are likely to hit more often.

    Please send positive energy to everyone who is in a similar situation that you know.

    16 min
  • Mindset Matters- How to Handle Communication Behavior Challenges at School or Daycare

    "We need to have a meeting about your child’s behavior....” 

    Many parents of late talkers receive this note after only a short time in a new learning environment. Learn why it happens and what you can do if your child is "not fitting in" with the school or daycare you have signed up for.

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    If you are in India, you can order Marci’s workbooks through Amazon India or Notionpress:

    https://bit.ly/3NhlJQb

    https://amzn.to/3N84sJD

    Order your language facilitation workbook on Amazon in Paperback or EBook versions the USA

    https://bit.ly/11-WeekJourneytoSpeech

    Order Updated Title from Amazon UK in Paperback and EBook versions worldwide

    https://amzn.to/347r2AN

    Order the Kindle version for Delivery NOW to your device

    https://amzn.to/3gotTI1

    Check out Marci’s first book “If it isn’t FUN it ISN’T fun - Teach Your Child to Talk Faster Than Speech Therapy” on Amazon here: bit.ly/MarciFUNbook

    46 min
  • 5 Things Every Language Facilitator Needs to Know About Speech Imitation

    Speech imitation is one major hallmark used by therapists and parents as proof that the late talker is listening and learning to say words. Tune in to today’s coaching video to learn 5 things every language facilitator needs to know about speech imitation and 5 strategies to motivate your late talker to try more natural speech imitation and practice.

    Sign up for Marci’s newsletter here:

    https://bit.ly/3P7suod

    If you are in India, you can order Marci’s workbooks through Amazon India or Notionpress:

    https://bit.ly/3NhlJQb

    https://amzn.to/3N84sJD

    Order your language facilitation workbook on Amazon in Paperback or EBook versions the USA

    https://bit.ly/11-WeekJourneytoSpeech

    Order Updated Title from Amazon UK in Paperback and EBook versions worldwide

    https://amzn.to/347r2AN

    Order the Kindle version for Delivery NOW to your device

    https://amzn.to/3gotTI1

    Check out Marci’s first book “If it isn’t FUN it ISN’T fun - Teach Your Child to Talk Faster Than Speech Therapy” on Amazon here: bit.ly/MarciFUNbook

    48 min
  • What to Do When Your Plan Fails - Unmet Expectations

    Unmet expectations often trigger a whole series of unconscious behaviors that could delay your progress. Join Marci’s discussion to learn why so many parents project unrealistic expectations. Learn what you can do to focus on what’s essential for you to to feel SATISFIED.

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    Sign up for Marci’s newsletter here:

    https://bit.ly/3P7suod

    If you are in India, you can order Marci’s workbooks through Amazon India or Notionpress:

    https://bit.ly/3NhlJQb

    https://amzn.to/3N84sJD

    Order your language facilitation workbook on Amazon in Paperback or EBook versions the USA

    https://bit.ly/11-WeekJourneytoSpeech

    Order Updated Title from Amazon UK in Paperback and EBook versions worldwide

    https://amzn.to/347r2AN

    Order the Kindle version for Delivery NOW to your device

    https://amzn.to/3gotTI1

    Check out Marci’s first book “If it isn’t FUN it ISN’T fun - Teach Your Child to Talk Faster Than Speech Therapy” on Amazon here: bit.ly/MarciFUNbook

    36 min
  • Roles and Responsibilites of an Effective Language Facilitator

    Parents and caregivers wear many hats when it comes to rasing a late talker. Learn how to juggle all of the responsibilities in your role as a language facilitator and achieve positive results in all areas of your life.

    Sign up for Marci’s newsletter here:

    https://bit.ly/3P7suod

    If you are in India, you can order Marci’s workbooks through Amazon India or Notionpress:

    https://bit.ly/3NhlJQb

    https://amzn.to/3N84sJD

    Order your language facilitation workbook on Amazon in Paperback or EBook versions the USA

    https://bit.ly/11-WeekJourneytoSpeech

    Order Updated Title from Amazon UK in Paperback and EBook versions worldwide

    https://amzn.to/347r2AN

    Order the Kindle version for Delivery NOW to your device

    https://amzn.to/3gotTI1

    Check out Marci’s first book “If it isn’t FUN it ISN’T fun - Teach Your Child to Talk Faster Than Speech Therapy” on Amazon here: bit.ly/MarciFUNbook

    27 min

About Language Facilitation Helpline

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Parents are the BEST language facilitators! Marci Melzer, M.Ed-SLP @ WavesofCommunication.com helps parents and caregivers teach their late-talking kids how to shift communication behaviors into unprompted speech.