Marci Melzer, M.Ed.-SLP

Language Facilitation Helpline

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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

Easy Ear Fluid Management from a Holistic Audiologist 19.08.2022

Does your kid have ear fluid? Even Marci was blown away by some of the tips shared by Dr. Alexi Silance, a Holistic Health Practitioner and Audiologist. Learn more about Alexi’s services here: https://www.elementsofwellness1.com/

Speech Facilitation Tips for Smart Late Talkers With Autism and/or Einstein Syndrome 15.08.2022

Do you have a super-smart late talker? Marci’s tips in this episode is designed to facilitate speech with those late-talking kids who consistently choose intellectual pursuits of their own genius vs participation in traditional play and social experiences. If you are in India, you can order Marci’s workbooks through Amazon India or Notionpress: https://bit.ly/3NhlJQb https://amzn.to/3N84sJD Order...

Spotlight Interview: Grieving the parenting experience you 'thought you'd have' 13.08.2022

When parents encounter mental roadblocks due to having a late-talker, Allison, a parent coach, and conflict resolution expert, offers some advice. See more of Allison here: https://www.5stepstoconnect.com/

Functional Activities to Improve Speech Clarity Using Neural Plasticity 08.08.2022

Speech clarity is a problem for many late talkers. Join Marci to learn functional strategies to facilitate better speech production that never stops improving with functional neural plasticity activation! If you are in India, you can order Marci’s workbooks through Amazon India or Notionpress: https://bit.ly/3NhlJQb https://amzn.to/3N84sJD Order your language facilitation workbook on Amazon in Pap...

Garbage in Garbage out 01.08.2022

What have you been listening to? Has the content you have been consuming lately been helping you feel GOOD about yourself and your actions? Has your progress reflected your actions? If you are in India, you can order Marci’s workbooks through Amazon India or Notionpress: https://bit.ly/3NhlJQb https://amzn.to/3N84sJD Order your language facilitation workbook on Amazon in Paperback or EBook version...

Why Do Kids Stop Talking and What Can You Do? 25.07.2022

Is your late talker suddenly more quiet? There are 3 reasons it could be happening. If you are in India, you can order Marci’s workbooks through Amazon India or Notionpress: https://bit.ly/3NhlJQb https://amzn.to/3N84sJD Order your language facilitation workbook on Amazon in Paperback or EBook versions the USA https://bit.ly/11-WeekJourneytoSpeech Order Updated Title from Amazon UK in Paperback an...

Why Some Language Facilitators Quit and How to Avoid Mindset Traps 11.07.2022

Have you thought about quitting your language facilitation journey? You are not alone! Many parents find themselves feeling overwhelmed because the mindset traps are real. Learn how to navigate those totally normal feelings when they come up in your experience. If you are in India, you can order Marci’s workbooks through Amazon India or Notionpress: https://bit.ly/3NhlJQb https://amzn.to/3N84sJD O...

Illegal evaluation of her little boy prompts Mom of to choose Language Facilitation over Speech Therapy 04.07.2022

Jenna is a homeschooling mom of 4 boys living in Alaska, and in this episode, she emotionally recounts her journey and decision to pull out her kids from speech therapy and opting to faciltiate language herself! This emotional and empowering interview will definitely bring tears to parents, and caregivers so get your tissues ready!

5 Strategies to Help Over-Attached Late Talkers Become More Independent With Everything 27.06.2022

Do you feel like you can’t get a second alone without your late talker wanting your energy? YOU actually created this situation. If you are in India, you can order Marci’s workbooks through Amazon India or Notionpress: https://bit.ly/3NhlJQb https://amzn.to/3N84sJD Order your language facilitation workbook on Amazon in Paperback or EBook versions the USA https://bit.ly/11-WeekJourneytoSpeech Order...

5 Easy tips to hear new spontaneous words 20.06.2022

Is your late talker stuck using the same single words, gestures, or scripted phrases? This video will help you facilitate MORE spontaneous speech with a few easy shifts in your language models. If you are in India, you can order Marci’s workbooks through Amazon India or Notionpress: https://bit.ly/3NhlJQb https://amzn.to/3N84sJD Order your language facilitation workbook on Amazon in Paperback or E...

Using Play with a 5-step Process to Take Your Kiddos To Level Up their Speech 13.06.2022

Are you ready to facilitate TONS of new spontaneous spoken language this season? Join Marci Melzer, Intuitive, SLP, Language Facilitation expert LIVE for your opportunity to enjoy a real-time intuitive coaching experience and learn how to help motivate the late talker in your life to work hard and evolve behavior into functional speech. Order Updated Title from Amazon UK in Paperback and EBook ver...

What You Need to Know to Gain the Attention and Focus of an Obsessed Late Talker 06.06.2022

What can you do when your child is obsessed with doing the same thing over and over and won’t pay attention to new opportunities for learning? A parent from India shares her experience with Marci’s books. If you are in India, you can order Marci’s workbooks through Amazon India or Notionpress: https://bit.ly/3NhlJQb https://amzn.to/3N84sJD Order your language facilitation workbook on Amazon in Pap...

5 KEY Survival Strategies for Parents Who are Feeling Worried About Lack of Progress in Speech 30.05.2022

Feeling CONFUSED and WORRIED about your child’s speech development? Join Marci Melzer, Intuitive, SLP, Language Facilitation expert LIVE for your opportunity to enjoy a real-time intuitive coaching experience and learn how to help your late talker evolve through the changes you all are experiencing. Order your language facilitation workbook on Amazon in Paperback or EBook versions the USA https://...

Bullying! Why it Happens and What You Can Do 23.05.2022

Bullying seems to be on the rise. What is happening? What can you do? Join Marci Melzer, Intuitive, SLP, Language Facilitation expert LIVE for your opportunity to enjoy a real-time intuitive coaching experience and learn how to help your late talker evolve through the changes they are experiencing. Order your language facilitation workbook on Amazon in Paperback or EBook versions the USA https://b...

Autistic Adult Shares Her Perspective on Language Facilitation 20.05.2022

Hannah Harris coaches parents, students, and non-profit organizations on how to navigate Autism from the perspective of someone who has a diagnosis. Order your language facilitation workbook on Amazon in Paperback or EBook versions in the USA https://bit.ly/11-WeekJourneytoSpeech Order Updated Title from Amazon UK in Paperback and EBook versions worldwide https://amzn.to/347r2AN Order the Kindle v...

Allergy Season Tips for Late Talkers With Runny Noses 16.05.2022

Have you seen a change in your child with the SEASON? Could allergies be involved? Join Marci Melzer, Intuitive, SLP, Language Facilitation expert LIVE for your opportunity to enjoy a real-time intuitive coaching experience and learn how to help your late talker evolve through the changes they are experiencing. Order the Kindle version for Delivery NOW to your device https://amzn.to/3gotTI1 Check...

Late Talker Turned Into a Chatterbox When Her Parents Became Her Primary Language Facilitators 13.05.2022

Catch this interview from Vylet, a 9-year-old who is thriving and enjoying using a ton of words all thanks to her Mama Somer. Somer, a part of Waves of Communication Community that Marci coaches, did not stop until she found the best path to take to help her little girl. Check out Marci’s first book “If it isn’t FUN it ISN’T fun - Teach Your Child to Talk Faster Than Speech Therapy” on Amazon here...

What to Do When You Believe Your Child Has Been Misdiagnosed 09.05.2022

Has your child been diagnosed with ASD, ADHD or something else and you DON’T agree? Join Marci Melzer, Intuitive, SLP, Language Facilitation expert LIVE for your opportunity to enjoy a real-time intuitive coaching experience and learn what YOU CAN DO now to help your situation improve. There are more tools than ever to help you find the connection and speech you are looking for. Order your languag...

Intuitive SLP Shares How Connection Creates Progress 06.05.2022

Speech Therapist Miriam Campbell connects with Marci and shares how connection accelerates success in the clients she works with. Check out Miriam’s book “Double Bubble”  available on Amazon. https://amzn.to/38wCCHg Check out Marci’s first book “If it isn’t FUN it ISN’T fun - Teach Your Child to Talk Faster Than Speech Therapy” on Amazon here: bit.ly/MarciFUNbook Parents who are interested in...

How to KEEP Late Talkers Focused on Speech Improvement 02.05.2022

May is the month recognizing"Better Speech and Hearing" and Marci shares important information about how to keep your late talkers focused on Speech Improvement. There are more tools than ever to help you find the connection and speech you are looking for. Order your language facilitation workbook on Amazon in Paperback or EBook versions the USA https://bit.ly/11-WeekJourneytoSpeech Order Updated...

OT and IEP Coach Shares Advice to Create a Happy IEP Experience 29.04.2022

Does the IEP system seem foreign to you? Beth put together a resource to grasp the IEP system, and comprehend the paperwork to make the process easy for parents. Learn more about Beth here: https://parentfriendlyot.com/ Now there are more tools than ever to help you find the connection and speech you are looking for. Order your language facilitation workbook on Amazon in Paperback or EBook version...

5 Signs PROVE That Your Language Facilitation is Working 25.04.2022

Are you seeing the signs of progress? Has behavior changed? Is your late talking showing resistance to efforts to control them? These are GOOD things! Now there are more tools than ever to help you find the connection and speech you are looking for. Order your language facilitation workbook on Amazon in Paperback or EBook versions USA https://bit.ly/11-WeekJourneytoSpeech Order Updated Title from...

Social Functional Living Skills Facilitator Shares How Puppets Help Her Facilitate Self Awareness and Community Social Skills 22.04.2022

Lorie is an educator, mom of 5, and in this episode with Marci, she shares some strategies for teaching social skills to kids. She even shows her puppets with different personalities inspired by her previous students. Check out the strategies she shares with parents on how to be empowered in teaching their nonverbal kiddos. Order your language facilitation workbook on Amazon in Paperback or EBook...

Ears, Behaviors, and Autism Diagnosis - What Parents Need to Know in 2022 18.04.2022

Ear issues can mimic autism red flags causing misdiagnosis. What can parents do? Join Marci Melzer, Intuitive, SLP, Language Facilitation expert LIVE for your opportunity to enjoy a real-time intuitive coaching experience. Now there are more tools than ever to help you find the connection and speech you are looking for. Order your language facilitation workbook on Amazon in Paperback or EBook vers...

5 Things Every Language Facilitator Needs to Know About Self-Talk and Echolalia 11.04.2022

Is your late talker using self-talk and echolalia to communicate? Now there are more tools than ever to help you find the connection and speech you are looking for. Order your language facilitation workbook on Amazon in Paperback or EBook versions USA https://bit.ly/11-WeekJourneytoSpeech Order Updated Title from Amazon UK in Paperback and EBook versions worldwide https://amzn.to/347r2AN Order the...

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