Welcome to Early Intervention Technical Assistance (EITA). EITA works on behalf of Pennsylvania's Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) to support Infant Toddler and Preschool Early Intervention programs and agencies across the Commonwealth. Current Series include: Leading from the Floor: An Early Intervention Leadership Podcast Mindfulness Check out other standalone episodes on topics such as social emotional development, family engagement, and more.
…
continue reading
The Early Intervention Matters Podcast is a weekly show that informs, inspires and equips parents and professionals who live and work with children with developmental difficulties and disabilities like autism, adhd, learning difficulties and epilepsy.
…
continue reading
1
The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention
Dinalynn Rosenbush, SLP | Speech Pathologist, Parent Mentor, Communication with Kids
*** A Top 1.5% Podcast! *** Getting Kids to Listen, Speech Therapy, IEP, Communication with Kids, Parent Mentor, Family Connection Are you tired of repeating yourself with your children or wonder why they don’t listen? Are you afraid you are doing the wrong thing to help your kids communicate, but you are unsure what to do? Are you frustrated that your kids argue, whine or debate with you? Hey parents, you don’t need to stay overwhelmed, exhausted, and triggered by the fuss. In this podcast, ...
…
continue reading
Feeling Good About Me is an early intervention podcast for families and educators who have the responsibility of teaching and caring for children with special needs. The podcast is a series of episodes that explores each learning developmental domain of learning including cognitive language/communication , fine motor, gross motor as well as self help skills and incorporates the phenomenon of playing with purpose to help with addressing children’s IEP goals ameliorating or improving their str ...
…
continue reading
English Reading Literacy Intervention for Early English Language Learners in China
…
continue reading
Hey Friends~ The holidays are here! This means high stress for some, while it’s a lot of joy and fun for others! Which one is you? Perhaps both! In this episode, we talk with child expert, DJ Stutz, about how we can make the holidays less stressful and what you can do to prepare ourselves and set ourselves and our kids up for success. Do you have t…
…
continue reading
Hey Friends~ It is Holiday time of the year!! No matter where you are in the world, you are quite possibly celebrating SOMETHING during these shortest days of the year! It’s often hard to keep up with school and normal daily life - without also adding in big celebrations. But that is just what goes on in December! How do we Keep the joy? Keep it li…
…
continue reading
Hey Friends~ Have you ever had a book that changes how you communicate with your child? Maybe the book showed a new way to handle a problem - and you think, I am going to be more like Mrs. Buttercup! Maybe that story helped you learn how to explain something in a way that your child understands. Maybe it is a concept, maybe a behavior. Maybe the st…
…
continue reading
Hey Friends~ Holidays are a time that we create stories. Stories have the power to draw our families together and we can weave into those stories the lessons that we really want our kids to know! Listening to stories is a fabulous way to TRAIN OUR IMAGINATION AND OUR LISTENING SKILLS at the same time! Do you do any “Listen-Only” stories? Human brai…
…
continue reading
1
189 Your Child Is A Gestalt Language Learner? Uses Echolalia? 4 Tips To Help Expand Interactive Skills
17:40
Hey Friends~ Are you wondering why your child echoes you? Do they not really answer the question, but actually repeat what you say, back to you? This pattern of communication is indicative of a Gestalt Language Processor. This pattern is common among kiddos with autism. Kids without autism may also use this pattern of language, though it is most co…
…
continue reading
1
188 Susanna Peace Lovell: Is Your True Self Enough? Lessons Learned In Parenting A Child With Autism
33:35
Hey Friends~ Walking the road of parenting is hard. It is filled with joy and struggles. We are okay to feel the way we feel. No matter what you feel about it. Learning to let go of negative judgment and condemning thoughts about our feelings is critical to be authentically yourself. Parents are often able to do this with their kids, but continue t…
…
continue reading
Hey Friends~ Everyone has some type of dysfunction in their upbringing, but these days MANY people are unsure what a healthy family looks like! Parents often express that they wonder how to raise their kids without repeating what their parents did. One way to learn Traits of Healthy Families is to read books! Another way is by learning to speak lov…
…
continue reading
Hey Friends~ The question comes up often this time of year, “How do you explain Halloween & monsters to a toddler, especially a toddler struggling with fears?” Actually… Kids don’t wait for halloween to fear monsters! The issue of fears is real at any time of the year. But for lots of kids, it gets ramped up during Halloween time! You cannot even g…
…
continue reading
Hey Friends~ How we communicate with our kids determines how well they understand us, Communication is key! Developmentally, we know our kids are at different levels. How do we know what is good for them? In play, we can learn where they are at. Today’s guest, a play therapist, Anastasia Arauz, defines play as when we are “Peaceful and grounded wit…
…
continue reading
1
184 Do Your Habits Reduce Your Child’s Need To Speak? 4 Strategies To Build Opportunities For Communication Growth
32:11
Hey Friends~ Our parenting and communication habits set up our children to have habits of responding. In general… If we habitually require them to interact, they will be interactive. If we expect and create situations where they must speak, they will speak. How we spend our time is what they see is how TO spend time! In today’s episode, we talk abo…
…
continue reading
Hey Friends~ Play Dumb & Sabotage! To the SLP, this sounds creative, loving, and intentional for making progress. To others, it might sound mean or undermining!! Listen in to see how to play dumb and sabotage well. Today’s guest, Jeaneen Tang’s definition “To mindfully under-estimate” for the purpose of expanding language. Lots of fabulous nuggets …
…
continue reading
Hey Friends~ Have you been cultured to be quiet? Have you grown up NOT telling what is actually true for you? Perhaps you know that if you tell what you actually think - It would not be okay. You learned to say what is expected of you. This is “socialized behavior.” … There is a time for that. Not Today! If you want your kids to tell you the truth,…
…
continue reading
Hey Friends~ This is a follow up to Episode 42 about teaching very young children to use the toilet. However, we also learn that Gwen inadvertently taught her 1 year old, that communication through screaming works! We all teach something we did not intend to teach at times. Gwen shares how she discovered this truth, and decided to change it. Listen…
…
continue reading
Hey Friends~ Is your child using past tense mistakes like “I maked it,” instead of “I made it” ? Do they use present tense instead of past: “I cook,” when it was actually this morning when they helped with breakfast? Past tense errors are a common indicator showing a child needs some help with language development. A common mistake parents make is …
…
continue reading
Hey Friends~ Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) is a communication disorder that interferes with learning, understanding, and using language. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) in the USA says DLD “is one of the most common developmental disorders, affecting approximately 1 in 14 children in kindergarten.” To add to the confusion, over the …
…
continue reading
Hey Friends~ We hear, “Give your child a time out! Then we hear, “No! Make it a Time-IN!” The Washington Post says that timeout is outdated. So what is the truth about the Time-Out? If you have ever wondered about this and then today’s episode is for you! Let’s get some clarity and down to Earth wisdom on this topic! Always cheering you on! Dinalyn…
…
continue reading
Hey Friends~ Do you find yourself having a plan… and then you run out of gas or focus to keep that plan going? Maybe your kids are not doing what you rehearsed in your mind, so now you don’t know what to do. It SEEMS like your idea isn’t fitting this situation! What is going on here? If this happens to you, hang tight! We’ll be discussing this toda…
…
continue reading
Hey Friends~ Words have power! Sometimes our children say things TO US that are painful. It is difficult to know how to handle it! We want to be gracious but we also want the harsh words to end! We want to pass on our values! And how to handle it in a way that passes on values and isn’t “preachy?” Wisdom comes from experience. Kids don’t have many …
…
continue reading
Hey Friends~ Today we are talking about QUESTIONS! Some of our children don’t ask questions easily. Some ask question, after question, after question! And sometimes, our kids ask UNCOMFORTABLE QUESTIONS! What is a good way to handle that? Do you have any ideas? I do! I am glad you are joining here for practical, easy to implement strategies! Always…
…
continue reading
1
174 Gina Prosch: Children Learn Best When They Don’t Know They Are Learning At All. See How!
26:17
Hey Friends~ Author Gina Prosch was homeschooling when she realized her son “learned best when he didn’t know he was learning at all.” In this episode, you will hear a delightful success story of a mom who was able to go with the flow of her child’s learning and allow his interest areas to guide how he would learn other necessary skills. Gina went …
…
continue reading
1
173 Alicia Mazari: Your Child is Constipated? How Poop impacts sleep, behavior, and learning
29:14
Hey Friends~ Kids love talking about POOP! Adults often feel uncomfortable with this topic. We are not afraid to talk about poop on The Language of Play - because this is a very important health topic - and an inability to eliminate well impacts a child’s behavior, sleep, and their ability to learn. Many kids struggle with constipation. Have you ev…
…
continue reading
1
172 Dealing With Big Feelings About Back To School. What Emotions Are Your Children Experiencing?
17:36
Hey Friends~ When it’s time for you to think about back-to-school. How do you feel? Relief, joy, dread, support, sadness, frustration, fear… so Many Feelings! And, ALL the feelings might be present at the same time! Today we talk about the Feelings and Thoughts that come with a return to school, plus how you can help yourself and your kiddo experie…
…
continue reading
Hey Friends~ Today on "The Language of Play," we have Wendy McNiel with us. Wendy was adopted at the age of 12, and she has a fascinating story to share. She talks about her move from Puerto Rico, learning English, and adjusting to a new family and life. Wendy also opens up about her experiences with a speech impediment, stuttering, and a learning …
…
continue reading
Hey Friends~ There are many ways to teach just about anything. Parents often want ways to speed up their child's acquisition of language. Today, I will help you with 4 Tips to help you do just that, at home. 1- Know your target 2- Notice in Yourself 3- Notice in your Child 4- Call Happy Attention using adaptable practices Listen in to know what eac…
…
continue reading
1
169 Karen DeLoach: Worried You Are Ruining Your Children? Homeschooling and How Art May Help Your Child With ADHD!
32:51
Hey Friends~ Have you ever wondered about alternative education? Have you wondered if home-schooling would be a good option for you? What about if your child has ADHD? Join today for a conversation with Karen DeLoach, as she is a successful parent and an expert in art creativity. She has learned well to see the child with their strengths and focus …
…
continue reading
Hey Friends~ Yes, you read that title correctly! Unfortunately, it does NOT mean to put it on the child for magic results! Stick with me today if you would like to know HOW and WHY lipstick makes a difference for kids that are learning to speak! I LOVE simple tools! Always cheering you on! Dinalynn CONTACT the Host, Dinalynn: hello@thelanguageofpla…
…
continue reading
1
167 Danielle Lindner: Does An Auditory Processing Difficulty Impact Your Child’s Ability To Read?
23:47
Hey Friends~ Have you heard of Auditory Processing Disorder (APD)? Does your child struggle with auditory processing issues? Today’s guest, Danielle Lindner, shares her daughter’s journey in the school system and at home with Auditory Processing Disorder. You will hear some tips and tricks that helped along the way as well as how her child’s audito…
…
continue reading
1
166 Bonus! Narrating: Effective to handle difficult behaviors and build language! Here’s how!
16:02
Hey Friends~ When our kiddos are out of control, it’s tempting to scream, “Stop it!!” What if? … you could look at it differently and narrate what’s going on? What would that look like? Today will discuss the effect Narration has on language development as well as emotional regulation. When we narrate what is happening for our children, we give the…
…
continue reading
Hey Friends~ You tired of repeating yourself ? Do you just wish your kids would listen the first time ? We know people need repetitions. And kids need even more repetitions! But what if your environment could do your repeating for you? In today’s episode, you will learn what to do, so the environment repeats for you! Always cheering you on! Dinalyn…
…
continue reading
1
164 Trust Your Intuition, Mama! Kindergarten Teacher, Ashley Holmes, Shares What She Learned Raising Twins
21:34
Hey Friends~ “When we look at our kids' behavior, it shows what is going on.” and “We parent differently as we become different.” These are quotes from today’s guest, Ashley Holmes. Join in today as we learn from an Early childhood Educator who teaches us to meet our children where they are and how we become better parents in the process! Always ch…
…
continue reading
Hey Friends~ Have you ever wondered what your speech pathologist looks at when they are assessing your child to see if there’s a speech and language delay? Today I’m going to answer a curious Mom’s question, “What is your process? How do you figure this out?” I think you’re going to enjoy this story! Grab a pencil and paper and get ready to learn! …
…
continue reading
1
162 Do You Know How To Show Love In Any Language? Paul Zolman Shares A Simple Game That Works!
17:50
Hey Friends~ Parents, have you ever wanted to have a simple way to play with your children and learn something about them? Today’s guest has created a simple method to do just that! Roll a die and let magic happen as the whole family has a way to learn about one another’s love language. Simple, quick, allows for celebration, and encourages communic…
…
continue reading
Hey Friends~ Are your kids very different from one another? Un huh! I thought so!! Yet, you do your best to hold equal parenting for all of them. You do your best to treat them the same, to have the same rules with the same consequences pertaining to them all. Yet, the response from one is compliance & understanding, the next is sadness and a crush…
…
continue reading
Hey Friends~ We welcome Michael Hingston, as our guest! He is an extraordinary human who has been blind since birth. Today, he shares his incredible story of escaping the World Trade Center with his guide dog, Roselle. He offers insights for parents of children with disabilities. He will shift your perspective on disabilities and how you can empowe…
…
continue reading
Hey Friends~ Do you wish your child spoke longer sentences? Do you wonder what they’re talking about? If this is the case, then you will want to join today’s show! We are talking about expanding sentences PLUS - what do you do when your child gets mad at you, because you don’t understand them! Grab a pencil paper because you might want to write dow…
…
continue reading
1
158 Have You Ever Dreamed Of Moving Off The Grid? Debbie Martens Didn’t Let ADHD Get In The Way
18:16
Hey Friends~ Ever wondered what it's like to raise kids with less technology and more nature? Today’s guest is Debbie Martin, she shares her experience of moving her family from the city to the countryside to give her two boys, aged seven and five, a better life. Debbie explains how living off the grid with limited Wi-Fi and screen time has made he…
…
continue reading
Hey Friends~ When is the temper tantrum not a temper tantrum? Well, sometimes it’s the way our children learned to communicate! We didn’t mean to teach them to scream and shout in order to get the attention they want, but it had worked… and they’re young… And now we want to teach them a new way to communicate. That is WITH WORDS! If this is familia…
…
continue reading
1
156 Raising Your Creative Independent Thinker? Sharon Fillmore Helps You With These Wonderful Curious Children!
26:18
Hey Friends~ We live in a world where more and more is expected of us, we are bombarded with information everyday. Sharon Fillmore, the “Mary Poppins of Family Wellness,” says that families can learn to see through it all, and recognize the truth from the fluff. But HOW? How do we get the squirrels out of our mind and stay focused? How do we get ou…
…
continue reading
1
155 Does Your Language Build Courage In Your Child? Here Are 12 Examples of Courage-Building Phrases!
12:24
Hey Friends~ Are your kids Brave? Do they take risks that are good? Sometimes our language discourages the very thing we want for our kids. Listen in to common phrases that discourage and how to rephrase to build courage into our kids. Always cheering you on! Dinalynn CONTACT the Host, Dinalynn: hello@thelanguageofplay.com RESOURCES from The Langua…
…
continue reading
Hey Friends~ Parenting is challenging. Being parents of twins is very challenging! What do you think it’s like to be a SINGLE PARENT OF TRIPLETS plus another child. Today, we have a Father’s Day special from a remarkable dad. He will share a bit of his journey as a father, and how he navigated multiples, ADHD, and speech and language difficulties. …
…
continue reading
Hey Friends~ Recently, I was in a Facebook conversation where a parent asked if they should allow their speech delayed child to play sports. This parent had many fears around what might go wrong. I understand this. But we cannot live in the “What if… ?” When fears are set aside, there are so many positives to see! I believe the positives outweigh t…
…
continue reading
Hey Friends~ We all get angry sometimes. At ourselves. At our kids. At God. At Life… and more. But what is the impact of anger in our lives? On you? On your kids? Can we REALLY stop being irritated, angry and upset? Today’s guest says we can! Dr. Mort Orman tells us what can happen if we do not learn these skills plus the impact of YOUR anger ON yo…
…
continue reading
Hey Friends~ All of us parents have experienced the fall out after attending some sort of party or event - and afterwards our children have a hard time settling in at home. there’s an adjustment. AND THERE IS WHINING! Learning to read between the lines of your child’s behavior, such as looking at WHAT they’re playing, and HOW they’re playing, can g…
…
continue reading
Hey Friends~ It’s officially summer break for many kids as schools have let out Even when you are happy and excited about the change of schedule, there’s ALWAYS a transition time into summer. Whether you are someone that gets to stay home with your children or if you are someone that brings your children to daycare full-time while you continue to w…
…
continue reading
Hey Friends~ When you get triggered by your child's behavior, there is a reason! When we respond internally to our children’s behavior, it may be deeper, within YOU . . . It MIGHT NOT actually the child’s behavior. This triggering can be a barrier to being one’s best self! Today, we learn to develop that inner sense that allows you to see your chil…
…
continue reading
Hey Friends~ Many of you in the United States may be having outdoor picnics today as we celebrate Memorial Day. As much as your children love it, the surprise of change can be unsettling for them. Some kids really need to know what is going on in order to feel comfortable. So if your child struggles with transitions and schedule changes, this episo…
…
continue reading
1
147 What? Your Child Can’t Read - And Has A HIGH IQ?? Lynne Roe shares a success story with dyslexia and dysgraphia
19:09
Hey Friends~ Children are confusing! How much more confusing when you see them not read on time - while they seem to be understanding at a much higher level than their peers! What are you to do? Today’s guest, Lynne Roe shares her story of struggle and fabulous strategies that helped her son become successful along the way. If you have wondered abo…
…
continue reading
Hey Friends~ Do you wonder how to get your little one to speak? A dad asked me about his 1 year old, who is not saying words. After observing his interaction with his family through mini videos he shared, I was able to show him how to tweak what he was already doing really well. That little tweak helped the dad focus on what his child was saying th…
…
continue reading
Hey Friends~ Do you wonder how to choose the school type for your child? Today’s guest, Katja Lany, discusses what sparked her knowing that Montessori was the right choice for her children. And it may surprise you. She also talks about how OUR inner child can keep us stuck from following what we know, for our children. In these cases, we may need t…
…
continue reading
Hey Friends~ Are you wondering how to help your ONE year old to speak? You see them look, you see them listen, but you do not have many words yet? This episode is for you! Sign up for today's Free webinar: "Beyond Obedience: Unveiling the Power of Listening in Kids" May 13, 2024 @ 10:00 Central Time This webinar is for parents with kids ages 3-8-is…
…
continue reading