As a parent, you want nothing but the best for your child. So, what if you suspect that they could be experiencing some delay in what they understand and how they communicate?
 
Most parents' go-to answer? Seek out professional help.
 
Children who receive Early Intervention (Birth-3 years of age) often progress and set the foundation for continued success.
 
Yet, to see the best results in a child's developmental success, parents must carry over therapy strategies to the home environment.
 
Here are a few reasons why:
 
1. Maximizing Time with Your Child:
 
The caregiver, whether a parent, grandparent, or nanny, spends much more time with the child than any speech therapist ever will.
 
What does this mean?
 
You will have many more chances to practice the techniques given to you by your Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) in everyday moments.
 
This creates a consistent and supportive environment for your child's speech and language development.
 
2. The Importance of Everyday Interactions:
 
The most important interactions a child has been with their parents. These interactions, when maximized, promote social, emotional, speech, and language development. So, when parents carry over the strategies given to them by their SLP, they are directly impacting their child's developmental success.
 
3. A Team Effort:

Early Intervention (Birth-3-years of age) is a team effort. With the proper training, caregivers can support their child's therapy in a way that is tailored to their individual needs and strengths. This leads to
more meaningful and effective therapy sessions and a more supportive environment for your child's
development.
 
Early Intervention is vital when seeking professional help for speech and language delays. But it's only the first step.

To give your child the best chance of success, caregivers must receive the proper training and carryover the therapy to the home. With the appropriate support, you can give your child the gift of clear and confident communication.