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.

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Marci Melzer, M.Ed.-SLP

Episodes

Anti-Anxiety Coach Shares Fun Coping Strategies for Late Talkers 04.04.2022 29:42

Marci sits down with Hannah O'Brien, an anti-anxiety coach helping parents, educators and a wide range of  children cope with anxiety. Learn more about her here:   https://hannah-obrien.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 versions USA https://bit.l...

5 Tips to Earn the Late Talker's Trust 28.03.2022 46:40

Marci offers LIVE Q&A and Real-Time Coaching every Thursday at 11:00 am Eastern time. 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://a...

BCBA Shares How to Use Language Facilitation with ABA 25.03.2022 29:00

Do you work with a BCBA to help your child? BCBA and Social Worker Jenifer Bena shares some tips to help navigate the special education school systems so that parents can bring those skills into their own homes. Learn more about Jennifer here: https://www.jenniferbenna.com/ Now there are more tools than ever to help you find the connection and speech you are looking for. Order your language facili...

5 Tips to Help Late Talkers Build Social Connections 21.03.2022 32:23

It’s time to get OUT! Learn 5 tips to help late talkers develop social connections.  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 Paperbac...

Spotlight Interview: Mom Shares Top Resources That Helped Her Facilitate Speech 14.03.2022 33:04

Idil is Part of Marci's Waves of Communication Community and she did not stop until she was successful in her language facilitation with her son.  She will surely inspire parents to be persistent in their language facilitation journey. Below are the links mentioned during Marci's conversation with Idil:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/NLAStudyGroup/?ref=share https://bit.ly/useandmisuse...

5 Phrases to Teach Late Talkers Instead of "I Want" for Better Results 07.03.2022 46:40

“I WANT” is the most common phrase to teach kids in speech therapy but why doesn’t it work functionally? Learn what to teach instead for better results. Join Marci Melzer, Intuitive, SLP, Language Facilitation expert LIVE for your opportunity to enjoy a real-time intuitive coaching experience. Marci offers LIVE Q&A and Real-Time Coaching every Thursday at 11:00 am Eastern time. Now there are m...

How to KNOW What to do NOW 28.02.2022 47:03

Questioning Your Process? This episode of Marci's coaching is for parents/caregivers who are struggling to know what to do NOW.  Marci has made it possible for families to facilitate language at home with her workbook, the "11 Week Journey To Speech"  Links below! https://bit.ly/11-WeekJourneytoSpeech Spanish Version: 11-week journey: https://amzn.to/3tj8EPz 1-year record: https://amzn.t...

How to Facilitate Bilingual Speech Naturally 21.02.2022 31:04

Do you live in a bilingual household? Learn how to help the late talker in your life learn BOTH languages together Marci has made it possible for families to facilitate language at home with her workbook, the "11 Week Journey To Speech"  Links below https://bit.ly/11-WeekJourneytoSpeech Spanish Version: 11-week journey: https://amzn.to/3tj8EPz 1-year record: https://amzn.to/3K9tO8y

Marci answers questions- How to Inspire Change in Habits Without Control 14.02.2022 27:59

Marci answers questions offers tips to parents who send questions through our platforms. To avail of the workbook mentioned in this podcast, click here: https://bit.ly/11-WeekJourneytoSpeech Now there are more tools than ever to help you find the speech you are looking for. Order your workbook on Amazon: https://bit.ly/11-WeekJourneytoSpeech https://bit.ly/1-YearLFRecord Join Marci on her Live Q&a...

How to Inspire Change in Habits Without Control 07.02.2022 24:41

How can language facilitators inspire others around them to avoid unconscious, control-based methods to create change in the late talker’s behavior and speech? Marci answers questions and offer tips to parents who send questions through our platforms. To avail of the workbook mentioned in this podcast, click here: https://bit.ly/11-WeekJourneytoSpeech Now there are more tools than ever to help you...

Essential Mindset Questions from Parents Answered! 31.01.2022 25:26

How is your language facilitator mindset? In this second part of the episode about managing mindset, Marci answer questions from parents so that they can be equipped and empowered in their language facilitation journey. You can access the book for purchase from Amazon mentioned in this episode on the link below: https://bit.ly/11-WeekJourneytoSpeech

5 Tips to Manage Your Language Facilitator Mindset 24.01.2022 23:16

How is your language facilitator mindset? Got questions? Manage all of the ups and downs along your journey with a late talker with the tips you will learn in this video. Join Marci Melzer, Intuitive, SLP, Language Facilitation expert LIVE for your opportunity to enjoy a real-time intuitive coaching experience. Post details about your situation in the comments so Marci can provide you with guidanc...

Advice For Siblings of Late Talkers - Language Facilitation Coaching and Q&A 17.01.2022 30:37

Siblings are often overlooked in the process of hyper focus on the late talker's journey to speech. Tune in to this Q&A with the whole family to learn 5 strategies for siblings to help make language facilitation FUN for EVERYBODY. Now there are more tools than ever to help you find the speech you are looking for. Order your workbook on Amazon:  https://bit.ly/11-WeekJourneytoSpeech  ...

Give Up Prompting for Better Results 10.01.2022 33:38

Interested in seeing BIG change with LITTLE effort? Learn why prompting late talkers to imitate words BLOCKS speech development and how to get BETTER results FASTER. To purchase the workbook Marci mentioned in this episode, click the link below: https://bit.ly/11-WeekJourneytoSpeech https://bit.ly/1-YearLFRecord For all the complete resources, visit our website at WavesofCommunication.com.

Late Talker Making Noise at Inappropriate Times 07.01.2022 41:27

Is your late talker laughing inappropriately or making noises in class? Join Marci for this language facilitation coaching session to learn why it happens and what you can do plus ask your own questions.  == The perfect gift for the parents and caregivers in your life is Marci's latest project, Here's the link to pre-order: LIMITED QUANTITIES! https://wavesofcommunication.com/lf-inspiration-c...

Marci answers Parents’ Questions to equip and empower 03.01.2022 40:15

In this second part of the holiday episode from the holidays,  Marci answers parents’ various questions that would certainly empower other parents, grandparents, and caregivers. This is just a glimpse of the coaching actual clients would receive from Marci, a custom, intuitive plan that works best for families. We encourage parents, grandparents, and caregivers to visit our website to learn a...

Happy New Year from Waves of Communication! 01.01.2022 14:57

In this special Holiday Episode, Marci shares her  5 tips on how to maximize the holidays to discover new speech!  Happy New Year Everybody! Remember, 2022 is the year of Connection. Don't forget to connect with us and share this podcast  to those who can also benefit! ---- Now there are more tools than ever to help you find the connection and speech you are looking for. Order your...

Use BOTH the Ups and Downs of the Holiday to Make Progress With Your Late-Talker 20.12.2021 30:26

Catch this lovely message from Marci that is so timely for the holidays.  ----  The perfect gift for the parents and caregivers in your life is Marci's latest project, Here's the link to pre-order: LIMITED QUANTITIES! https://wavesofcommunication.com/lf-inspiration-cards

Time to Give Up What Doesn't Fit 13.12.2021 35:15

It’s time to give up what doesn’t belong. Join Marci Melzer, Intuitive, SLP, Language Facilitation expert LIVE for your opportunity to enjoy a real-time intuitive coaching experience. Get practical answers to your questions about late talking diagnosis, language facilitation strategies, mindset issues, advocacy, and any other issues surrounding your journey to facilitate unprompted spoken language...

7 Tips to Plan a Successful Holiday Break at Home and Gain New Skills Too 10.12.2021 28:52

Do you have a plan for your holiday break?   Avoid disaster with a plan that will help your child develop functional skills and improve your connection over the holiday break and beyond! === The perfect gift for the parents and caregivers in your life is Marci's latest project, Here's the link to pre-order: LIMITED QUANTITIES! https://wavesofcommunication.com/lf-inspiration-cards

10 Ideas for Holiday Gift EXPERIENCES Your Child Will LOVE to Receive 06.12.2021 36:13

Are You Looking for Holiday Gift Ideas? Why not give your child experiences that they will LOVE on the holiday as well as every day after.  === The perfect gift for the parents and caregivers in your life is Marci's latest project, Here's the link to pre-order: LIMITED QUANTITIES! https://wavesofcommunication.com/lf-inspiration-cards

FUN Tips to Trigger Late Talkers to Try Saying Words - Without Prompting! 29.11.2021 57:38

How can a facilitator encourage late talkers to try words so others can see their progress? Join Marci Melzer, Intuitive, SLP, Language Facilitation expert LIVE for your opportunity to enjoy a real-time intuitive coaching experience and learn what it takes to get your late talker to show off what they are learning. === The perfect gift for the parents and caregivers in your life is Marci's latest...

The Speech Therapist Wants to Use Signs or Tablet 22.11.2021 33:40

The perfect gift for the parents and caregivers in your life is Marci's latest project, Here's the link to pre-order: LIMITED QUANTITIES! https://wavesofcommunication.com/lf-inspiration-cards

Late Talker 'Diagnosed' by Teachers and Childcare Providers 15.11.2021 47:58

Has your late talker been misjudged by teachers or care providers? Join Marci Melzer, Intuitive, SLP, Language Facilitation expert LIVE for your opportunity to enjoy a real-time intuitive coaching experience. Get practical answers to your questions about late talking diagnosis, language facilitation strategies, mindset issues, advocacy and any other issues surrounding your journey to facilitate un...

Helping Late Talkers succeed in School 08.11.2021 36:03

Join Marci Melzer, Intuitive, SLP, Language Facilitation expert LIVE for your opportunity to enjoy a real-time intuitive coaching experience. Get practical answers to your questions about late talking diagnosis, language facilitation strategies, mindset issues, advocacy, and any other issues The perfect gift for the parents and caregivers in your life is Marci's latest project, Here's the link to...