Waiting for speech-language support?
Here’s what to do in the meantime.
A free guide for parents waiting for speech-language services to begin,
with clear, practical ways to support your child’s communication now.
Waiting for speech-language support services can feel like waiting in the dark. This guide offers a place to start.
What to Do While You Wait walks through two areas of communication development, Language and Speech, using a simple framework: what to notice now, what typically comes next, and how to support it in everyday moments.
Inside the guide:
A framework for thinking about your child’s current communication skills
Two practial techniques you can start using today
Clear guidance on what typically happens next
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Hi, I'm Michelle Corinne Hileman, M.S., CCC-SLP, a pediatric speech-language pathologist with more than 20 years of clinical experience of working with children and families. I created First Words Forward to give parents clear, accessible information about their child's communication, especially during the times when answers feel hardest to find.
This resource is for general educational purposes and is not a substitute for an individualized speech-language evaluation or professional advice. It does not establish a speech-language pathologist–client relationship with First Words Forward.
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