Marci Melzer, M.Ed.-SLP

Language Facilitation Helpline

Health EN ↓ 210 episodes

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 and empowers you to connect with the late talker and use easy, functional strategies that work.

Author

Marci Melzer, M.Ed.-SLP

Category

Health

Podcast website

wavesofcommunication.com

Latest episode

Mar 11, 2024

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Episodes

5 Tips to Change Your Child's Mind - Virtual Autism Habits 14.08.2023

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 for a hack to get 20% off of your first month. ht...

5 Reasons Most Parents Should Decline Referral for Autism Evaluation 07.08.2023

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 of your first month on youtube memberships https:/...

6 Reasons Your Child is Resistant or Stuck - Prompt Dependence or Prompt Avoidance 31.07.2023

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 the steps for parents and carregivers to take to eq...

11 Ways to Use the Laws of Attraction and Overcome Virtual Autism 24.07.2023

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://youtube.com/live/1PK9C8ljE-Y To work with Marc...

15 Different -Non-Tech- Causes of Virtual Autism Could Be Keeping Your Child Stuck 17.07.2023

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/live/1PK9C8ljE-Y To work with Marci, visit wavesof...

Most Common Speech and Behavior Questions Answered - Progress Check-In - Coaching 10.07.2023

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

5 Signs Your Child is the Boss + Strategies 03.07.2023

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 all-access learning! Marci's Newest digital...

5 Parenting Tips for Virtual Autism Plus Answers to Common Questions 19.06.2023

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 because you are more than capable than you know....

How to Keep Your Mindset on Progress and Success Throughout Your Speech Development Journey 12.06.2023

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 in Paperback or EBook versions  📘 https://bit.ly/...

Plan Your Summer for Speech Development 05.06.2023

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? REGISTER for my online workshop here: Parent-Ca...

Is Your Child TOO Delayed to Help Them Catch Up Naturally? 29.05.2023

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 of thinking and worrying constantly!  Quick rem...

Week # 3 Virtual Autism Symptoms Challenge - Spoken Language and Social Skill 22.05.2023

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.to/3eDjifb To work with Marci, visit wavesofcom...

Virtual Autism Symptoms Challenge the ASD Diagnosis - Week #2 Introduce Structure 15.05.2023

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 workshop here:  https://bit.ly/40AzMpY  

Virtual Autism Symptoms Challenge the ASD Diagnosis - Week #1 ReConnect 08.05.2023

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 subscribe and ring the bell icon on our YouTu...

5 Tips to Establish Listening and Connection in ONE HOUR 17.04.2023

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 of April All the information is on our website:  ht...

5 Strategies to Work With Verbal Stimming, Echolalia, Self-Talk, Autistic Speech Patterns 03.04.2023

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://wavesofcommunication.com/nslf-workshop-options

Stimming Behaviors - A Symptom or A Tool 27.03.2023

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 April!  Send her a note if you want to arrang...

Allergies and Autism ADHD Symptoms - Late-Talking and Irritation 20.03.2023

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 distress. Tune in to this informational video + Q&...

5 Signs Your Child Has Virtual Autism 13.03.2023

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 you want to arrange an in-person consultation to se...

Uncover the Messages Behind Nonverbal Communication to Shift it Into Speech 06.03.2023

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/3eDjifb To work with Marci, visit wavesofcommunication....

Frustration in Schools - What Parents of Late-Talkers Need to Know NOW 27.02.2023

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 available for purchase https://amzn.to/3eDjifb...

10 Tips for Faster Speech Evolution in 2023 -Part 2 30.01.2023

This is the second part of the faster speech progress that Marci has curated for families to start this 2023. Marci's Newest digital resource is now available for purchase https://amzn.to/3eDjifb To work with Marci, visit wavesofcommunication.com, over 100 families have been coached

10 Tips for Faster Speech Evolution in 2023 -Part 1 23.01.2023

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 some new vocalizations or pop-out words, however,...

Make the Switch from ABA to Natural Language Facilitation for Better Spoken Language Outcomes 16.01.2023

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's Newest digital resource is now available for pur...

Win the War Over Speech - Choose Your Battles Wisely and Avoid the Chaos 09.01.2023

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 facilitate the outcome of unprompted, natural, spo...

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