Toddler’s Time to Communicate- Encouraging Language for Your Child with Minimal Speech or sounds
Ages 1 to 4
$26 residents, $36 non-residents per session
Do you have a ‘late talker’? If your child ‘should be talking by now’ but isn’t, this class is for you! This course is for parents of children ages 1-4 who are either not speaking or using between 1-20 words. We will talk about techniques you can use at home to encourage your child in their language development and provide resources and time to ask questions.
Session 1: Virtual Class, September 20, 2022 5:00–6:00pm
Session 2: In-person Class, September 27, 2022 6:00–7:00pm
In-person class held at the Fenton Community & Cultural Center
Get Your Toddler Talking!
Ages 2 to 4
$26 residents, $36 non-residents per session
Encouraging language for your child who uses some functional speech! This course is run by a licensed speech language pathologist for parents of children 2-4 who are using language to communicate, but are not using language functionally or not expanding their language. This course covers many language development techniques to encourage your child’s expressive language development. Resources to help with implementation at home will be provided.
Session 1: In person Class, October 18, 2022 6:00–7:00pm
Session 2: Virtual Class, October 14, 2022 5:00–6:00pm
In-person class held at the Fenton Community & Cultural Center
Intro to Baby Sign
For Parents and children ages 4 months to 2 years
$26 residents, $36 non-residents per session
This is an hour course for parents of young ones between 4 months and 2 years. Baby sign is a tool you can use before your child is speaking or while they are developing their speech to encourage them to use more language! Your baby is capable of communicating with you and others through baby sign as early as 6 months of age.
Baby sign CAN help
- Speed up the development of spoken language
- Reduce frustration
- Help your child to communicate their wants and needs
- Reduce crying as a communication behavior
Session 1: Virtual Class, October 15, 2022 at 9am
Session 2: In-person Class, October 25, 2022 at 6pm
In-person class held at the Fenton Community & Cultural Center
