Littles Time to Communicate
Encouraging Language for Your Child with Minimal Speech or sounds
Ages 1 to 4
$28residents, $38 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.
Virtual Session 1: January 5, 2023, 10:00–11:00 am
Virtual Session 2: March 9, 2023, 5:00–6:00 pm
Get Your Toddler Talking!
Encouraging language for your child who uses some functional speech!
Ages 2 to 4
$28 residents, $38 non-residents per session
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.
Virtual Session: April 20, 2023, 5:00–6:00 pm
Intro to Baby Sign
For Parents and children ages 4 months to 2 years
$28 residents, $38 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
Virtual Session 1: April 7, 2023, 10:00–11:00 am
Virtual Session 2: May 11, 2023, 5:00–6:00 pm
Language Development Through Play: Starting At Home
For parents and caregivers of children ages 0–3.
$30 residents, $40 non-residents
Want to open a whole new world of language for your child? All while having fun and following your child’s lead? Look no further! Designed for parents and caregivers with a child(ren) ages 0-3. This course will help guide you in supporting your child towards independence through the use of Montessori and language development practices. This course is run by a licensed speech language pathologist and Montessori mom of a 14 month old, for parents of children 0-3 who are interested in building and developing language through the use of play, to create functional communication and independence. 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.
In-person Session: February 11, 2023, 10:00–11:00 am
In-person session held at the Fenton Community & Cultural Center
Virtual Session: March 14, 2023, 6:00–7:00 pm
