Teaching vital communication skills to young children
At Path for Words we are a community of caregivers and professionals devoted to teaching young children communication skills in an organic way.
Quick Start Language Learning Tip Sheet
Research confirms the first three years of a child’s life are the most critical in shaping their brain, which directly impacts how they will develop communication, social, emotional and learning skills for the rest of their lives. These activities include how quickly children learn by providing you with next steps to help your child grow and learn.
The 10 steps in this tip sheet serve as the outline for the 10-month Path for Words language development membership course.
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About the creator of the content and consultation
Meet Marie. She’s a pediatric Speech Language Pathologist and Pediatric Behavior Analyst. She’s created curricula, tip sheets, activity manuals and studied child language development.
Marie Martinez
M.S., M.Ed., CCC-SLP, BCBA, LBA
Marie Martinez is one of the few dually certified professionals in Speech Language Pathology and Behavior Analysis in the world. She is an invited presenter on the topics of teaching social communication skills, using research-based strategies and coaching caregivers.
Marie has provided speech and language services to pediatric populations in the United States and Internationally. She is professionally dedicated to merging the fields of Speech Language Pathology and Behavior Analysis in research, education and clinical practice with a focus on culturally and linguistically diverse populations.
Testimonials
“Thank you for the opportunity to learn from you! My child has grown so much and I am learning how to help him do that more efficiently.”
“I appreciate everything, Marie. You have done so much for us!”
“Marie always listened to my concerns and guided me through things to help. If that didn’t, she would guide me through a new step and we have made so much progress!”
Tools provided on your journey
- Evidenced-based strategies used to teach communication skills in young children
- Rationale or why this strategy or activity is important
- Goals broken down into meaningful steps
- Next steps included to help you individualize the activity set to meet your child’s specific communication needs
- Provided data sheets you can complete and use to identify which step is right for your child
- Organic strategies that build you and your child’s relationship around language
- Created opportunities for you to set your intentions for teaching
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