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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. Natural Language Facilitation is the one method that helps anyone see functional speech improvement no matter what is causing the child to be late talking. Parents around the world are seeing progress in multiple languages faster and easier than speech therapy. This podcast equips ...
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This was a replay of Marci's Live Q & A on YouTube. Please support her by subscribing, following and sharing all her content to those who can benefit! SIGN UP for my newsletter and FREE Get-Started Guide at WavesofCommunication.comWatch these videos for more help:Connect - https://youtu.be/x17OPcbmLoAGestalts - https://youtube.com/live/uoVMhMeNrWAG…
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Part 2 of my series for parents who want to replace bad therapy with a better home program.SIGN UP for my newsletter and FREE Get-Started Guide at WavesofCommunication.comWatch these videos for more help:Connect - https://youtu.be/x17OPcbmLoAGestalts - https://youtube.com/live/uoVMhMeNrWAGet Help - https://youtube.com/live/FXel7IRf5EcEXPLORE my new…
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Have you finally decided to TAKE BACK the responsibility for your child’s development? Tune in for REAL guidance to set up and execute a successful HOME program that is designed for YOUR child to make BETTER and more FUNctional progress in speech, language, behavior, and social skills.SIGN UP for my newsletter and FREE Get-Started Guide at WavesofC…
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This was the recent live q & a Marci did. For the full video follow our youtube channel. SIGN UP for my newsletter and FREE Get-Started Guide at WavesofCommunication.comWatch these videos for more help:Connect - https://youtu.be/x17OPcbmLoAGestalts - https://youtube.com/live/uoVMhMeNrWAGet Help - https://youtube.com/live/FXel7IRf5Ec…
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Is your child’s speech INACCURATE? Tune in for 5 FUNctional tips to facilitate BETTER speech that can be understood by everyone.SIGN UP for my newsletter and FREE Get-Started Guide at WavesofCommunication.comWatch these videos for more help:Connect - https://youtu.be/x17OPcbmLoAGestalts - https://youtube.com/live/uoVMhMeNrWAGet Help - https://youtu…
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Parents ALWAYS have a choice. Clinical vs FUNctional intervention? Tune in to learn the difference and see video examples so you can decide for yourself what is BEST for your child. watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_BzZ7y2P1ESIGN UP for my newsletter and FREE Get-Started Guide at WavesofCommunication.comWatch these videos for …
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Do you have a FUNctional facilitator mindset? That’s what it takes to help late talkers make fast improvements in speech, social behavior, and educational readiness.SIGN UP for my newsletter and FREE Get-Started Guide at WavesofCommunication.comWatch these videos for more help:Connect - • 5 Tips to Establish Listening and Con... Gestalts - https://…
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Is your late talker RESISTING self care tasks such as teeth brushing? Tune in to learn my 5 step process to RESET your self care jobs and facilitate INDEPENDENCE for self care as well as speech development.SIGN UP for my FREE Holiday Speech Facilitation Challenge Calendar at WavesofCommunication.comCONSULTING: Special Offer: Consulting - Waves of C…
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Are you being HACKED by your late talker with Virtual Autism? Kids with VA are GREAT at using workarounds to AVOID using speech and still make sure everyone understands them. Tune in to learn everything you need to know about why kids with Virtual Autism HACK communication and what parents and caregivers can do to facilitate SPEECH.SIGN UP for my F…
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Elevate and accelerate your speech facilitation by offering FUNctional challenges and embarking on MISSIONS with your late talker.SIGN UP for my FREE Holiday Speech Facilitation Challenge Calendar at WavesofCommunication.comHOLIDAY Thanks 2U Sale ends December 1: Natural Facilitation Q&A Support Community (wavesofcommunication.com)Black Friday Cons…
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Are you struggling with STRUCTURE? Watch this video to learn how PROBLEM SOLVING could be the strategy that you need to earn trust and introduce structured learning. HOLIDAY Thanks 2U Sale: Natural Facilitation Q&A Support Community (wavesofcommunication.com)Black Friday Consulting Special Offer: Consulting - Waves of CommunicationSIGN UP for my ne…
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This is a replay of Marci's recent Live Q & A over at her YouTube channel. Watch these videos for more help:Connect - • 5 Tips to Establish Listening and Con... Gestalts - https://youtube.com/live/uoVMhMeNrWAGet Help - https://youtube.com/live/FXel7IRf5EcEXPLORE my new certification course with 2 FREE lessons at WavesofCommunication.comSIGN UP for …
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Are you exhausted, frustrated, worried, and unsure of HOW your child will catch up their speech and social skills? If you are ready for a BETTER everyday experience caring for a late talker, this video is for YOU.Watch these videos for more help:Connect - • 5 Tips to Establish Listening and Con... Gestalts - https://youtube.com/live/uoVMhMeNrWAGet …
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Do you wish you had HELP in your home facilitating speech every day with your late talker?NOW you can make that wish come true by hiring a CERTIFIED Natural Speech and Behavior Facilitator!I’ll explain 5 reasons why it just makes sense to hire this special kind of help.EXPLORE my new certification course with 2 FREE lessons at WavesofCommunication.…
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Storytelling could be the strategy that helps YOUR late talker start using more ADVANCED speech. Tune in to learn 5 OPPORTUNITIES to use storytelling everyday and 10 SIGNS that your child IS UNDERSTANDING your stories.SIGN UP for my newsletter and FREE Get-Started Guide at WavesofCommunication.comSchool readiness video: https://youtube.com/live/nCG…
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School Readiness TEMU Haul - Equip yourself for natural facilitation and save some $$. Learn how to use each item to target specific focus topics and language concepts.DOWNLOAD the TEMU app here:https://temu.to/m/u6rnwnf5mwk (New User) 30% Discount Code: apk10867Price I paid for the items in this video:Animal Balance $6.48Ice Cream - $7.19Pop Tubes…
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Learn to use TPR and help your Gestalt late talker learn to integrate GRAMMAR into their speech so their speech can become more accurate and FUNctional.Information about my NEW Virtual Autism Natural Facilitation Support Member CommunitySIGN UP for my newsletter and FREE Get-Started Guide at WavesofCommunication.com…
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PART TWO Gestalt processors require parents to use INTUITION to help them convert their limited scripts into FUNctional language. Tune in to this 2-part series to learn what you need to know to activate your child’s natural speech development. Don't forget to listen to part one that was released last week…
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Are YOU and your child ready for school? This week I am sharing the metrics that schools look for to determine readiness PLUS 10 things every parent needs to facilitate a successful school term. Marci has an improved, easier to navigate and user-friendly website. Explore all your options for coaching here: https://www.wavesofcommunication.com/coach…
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Exhausted parents who feel like ZERO progress toward functional speech is happening…This week’s episode is for YOU! Learn how you could be wasting time and energy playing the WRONG ROLE while neglecting the TOP 5 JOBS needed to facilitate the speech you are looking for. Marci has an improved, easier to navigate and user-friendly website. Explore al…
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Is your child STUBBORN, strong-willed, or stuck in old habits that keep them delayed? This week I’m sharing some important tips to facilitate change. BONUS… These tips are scientifically proven to activate neural plasticity for permanent mind shift into real effort toward BETTER outcomes.JOIN my membership for all-access learning! Watch this video …
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Did you know that MOST kids who have speech delay are referred for autism evaluation - EVEN when their speech delay is clearly caused by something different? Join me to learn why MOST parents should DECLINE these referrals and how to get better results yourself.JOIN my membership for all-access learning! Watch this video for a hack to get 20% off o…
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Why do some kids develop learned helplessness and others start to rebel against everyone who tries to help them? This week you will learn what causes prompt dependence and prompt avoidance, plus, Marci is sharing the signs that even with all of your efforts, you are still unconsciously encouraging these blockages to learn. Of course, she provides t…
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A shift in your FOCUS could be the key to manifesting the real, functional, progress that you are wanting. Join me to learn 11 ways to use the Laws of Attraction as a way to overcome any blocks you are experiencing. Join Marci’s YouTube channel membership for all-access learning! Watch this video for a hack to get 20% off of your first month. https…
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Virtual autism symptoms are not only caused by technology! This episode highlights 15 OTHER causes for children to display symptoms of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and as a result… be misdiagnosed. Join Marci’s YouTube channel membership for all-access learning! Watch this video for a hack to get 20% off of your first month. https://youtube.com/l…
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Marci answers some of the most pressing questions parents and caregivers have sent to us on our YouTube channel. Join Marci’s YouTube channel membership for all-access learning! Watch this video for a hack to get 20% off of your first month. https://youtube.com/live/1PK9C8ljE-Y
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Do you feel more like a cook, maid, servant, or bank account than a parent or caregiver? Marci shares 5 signs your child has developed a “BOSS BABY” mindset as well as 5 PROVEN strategies to help your child view your relationship as a cooperative team… INCLUDING strategies to EARN their trust and RESPECT. Join Marci’s YouTube Channel membership for…
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Mother’s Day and Father’s Day can feel very different for parents of kids who are not speaking well YET. Today’s video has 5 tips to help parents feel GREAT about your role in facilitating your child through their developmental challenges. It's never too late to start seeing results with your child. Register in this workshop NOW and see progress be…
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How are you feeling? Is worry, fear, guilt/shame, or overwhelm blocking you from taking action and seeing the progress you want? Learn what you can do to shift your mindset to get back on track. *SIGN UP for my Waves of Communication Connections newsletter https://wavesofcommunication.com/news... ORDER your language facilitation workbook on Amazon …
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Marci's here comGet started RIGHT NOW on your path to natural language facilitation this SUMMER. There may be significant development in both speech and connection by season's end. Check out Marci’s countless resources on our website and YouTube pages CHECK-IN How is your process going? Have you seen change? What’s confusing or frustrating? REGISTE…
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Do you believe your child is too delayed, impaired, or severe to learn speech, behavior, and social skills? Do you constantly worry your child's delays and misbehavior will prevent them from attending normal school? Marci is here to tell you the honest truth… and parents’ testimonials would certainly get you inspired to start helping them instead o…
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This is the final week 2 of Marci’s FREE challenge on YouTube is up here on our podcast! Learn practical strategies to facilitate spoken language and social skills. Are you ready to move on? These strategies will only be effective for those who have completed weeks one, and two. Marci's digital resource is now available for purchase. https://amzn.t…
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Week 2 of Marci’s FREE challenge on YouTube is up here on our podcast! Learn practical strategies to introduce structure. Are you ready to move on? These strategies will only for those who have completed week one, successfully reduced screen time, and increased your connection through FUNctional activities. REGISTER for Marci’s interactive online w…
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Are you up for this three-week challenge? This can POTENTIALLY change your child's life! Marci is hosting a FREE Virtual Autism Symptoms CHALLENGE so that parents won't get stuck as soon as they receive an Autism Diagnosis for their child. Remember this is a 3-week challenge that started last Thursday on our YouTube Channel, so don’t forget to subs…
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Marci filmed a really short but profound episode before she left India for Morocco. In this episode, she shares the knowledge she gained and the advice she gave to Indian parents during her one-on-one sessions. Don’t forget you have the opportunity to see her LIVE in Rabat, Morocco! 29th of April,2023 She will hold her online workshop on the 23rd o…
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Verbal stimming, self-talk, and echolalia, are common communication stages that late-talkers move through as they learn to shift memorized behavior and nonverbal communication into FUNctional spoken language. Tune in to learn how to work with your child’s emerging vocalizations. REGISTER for Marci’s interactive online workshop here: https://wavesof…
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Is your child STIMMING? Repetitive behaviors are likely serving a BIG purpose for your late-talker. Marci can help you learn to use those activities to facilitate natural spoken language evolution. Check out our youtube page to see the stimming videos Marci mentioned. http://bit.ly/wocyoutubechannel Marci is coming to India and Morocco this coming …
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Could your child’s “autism or ADHD symptoms” be a result of allergies? How are you responding to sudden changes in behavior when the weather, plants, or environmental influences such as pets or diets ALSO change? Allergies and sensitivities that cause inflammation, irritation, or even pain will cause a late-talker to need to communicate their distr…
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Do you know about VIRTUAL autism? Many parents are putting their kids into potentially harmful therapies due to this common misdiagnosis. Learn 5 signs that your child has virtual autism and what you can do to help them lose the symptoms and get back to speech development. Marci is coming to India and Morocco this coming April! Send her a note if y…
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Have you been triggered by your child’s nonverbal communication behavior? Learn the secret to helping late-talkers shift from screaming and physical communication into SPEECH. Parents MUST ACT now and check out Marci’s resources to they can help their child succeed. Marci's Newest digital resource is now available for purchase https://amzn.to/3eDji…
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Marci is back doing her podcast after a few fun months of travel. In this episode, she shares what she learned from families abroad and how frustrating it is for parents to learn about the lack of progress at school. Parents MUST ACT now and check out Marci’s resources to they can help their child succeed. Marci's Newest digital resource is now ava…
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Is your late talker’s speech progress going more slowly than you hoped? It's common for parents to struggle trying to keep up with the late-talker's complex evolution from behavior into speech.You may not see as much change as you did when you first made the shift to give up prompting. You may experience some great attention and focus, as well as s…
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Have you decided to make the switch? Families worldwide are giving up ABA, Verbal Behavior, and PECS for Intuitive natural language facilitation. Tune in to this episode to learn my recommendations for helping your child and family give up unhelpful strategies and make the switch to intuitive, connected, natural spoken language facilitation. Marci'…
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Did you know there is a war going on about speech intervention? Therapists, teachers, and parents are battling it out over the best way to help children start talking. Tune in to learn what I suggest you do to avoid becoming a casualty while professionals argue over “best practices”. Stay tuned to the end for my advice to come out of the chaos and …
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