Marci Melzer, M.Ed.-SLP
Language Facilitation Helpline
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
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Latest episode
Mar 11, 2024
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Episodes
Pacifier Use and Late Talking 01.11.2021 32:51
The perfect gift for the parents and caregivers in your life is Marci's latest project, Here's the link to pre-order: https://wavesofcommunication.com/lf-inspiration-cards Is your late talker stuck on a pacifier? 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 qu...
Language Facilitator Grandma Receives Coaching to Work Through Family Struggles 29.10.2021 37:53
Listen from this coaching session as Marci grandma on how to walk through the steps of facilitating her late-talking grandson. This brief coaching session is just a snippet of what parents who've got CUSTOM PROGRAM in our Waves of Communication Community will experience and have access to. Check out my book "If it isn't FUN it ISN'T fun - Teach Your Child to Talk Faster Than Speech The...
Strategies for Trick-or-Treat Prep With Late-Talking Kids 25.10.2021 22:13
Halloween can be a challenge for late-talkers and their families, and Marci walks parents through the "scary" part of talking to strangers during this spooky but FUN time of the year
Multilingual Language Learning For Late-Talking Children 18.10.2021 40:37
Do you use two or more languages spoken in your home? You're in luck! Marci's listeners and clients are bilingual and multilingual and contrary to what other parents claim to believe, IT IS POSSIBLE for kiddos to learn two or more languages! === Check out Marci's book "If it isn't FUN it ISN'T fun - Teach Your Child to Talk Faster Than Speech Therapy" available on Amazon here: http://b...
How to Facilitate Speech When Kids Drop the Last Consonants 11.10.2021 26:03
Is your late-talker excited about trick or treating his upcoming Halloween? Marci shares some super important phonological processes about final consonants that can be troubling for some parents when kids drop the ending sound of the words. Listen up! === Check out Marci's book "If it isn't FUN it ISN'T fun - Teach Your Child to Talk Faster Than Speech Therapy" available o...
Facilitating Words With Animals 04.10.2021 21:54
Today is World animal day! Animals have been a part of human's everyday lives in one way or another, and on this classic video, Marci covers a range of topics that are extremely relatable for animal lovers: 1. 4 similarities between the communication of non-verbal kids and animals 2. The same primary principle of teaching that applies to kids and animals 3. The difference between usin...
Real Time Coaching - Replay Episode from YouTube 27.09.2021 56:37
Marci shows her followers on this replay of a Live Q & A of how a live coaching session is done for her clients. If you're lucky you can catch her live on YouTube on Thursdays at 11:00 am Eastern Standard Time in the U.S. === Check out my book "If it isn't FUN it ISN'T fun - Teach Your Child to Talk Faster Than Speech Therapy" available on Amazon here: http://bit.ly/MarciFUNbook F...
FUN Fall Language Facilitation Strategies - Practical Tips You Can Use Today! 20.09.2021 20:29
It's Fall starting this week and there are a lot of interesting opportunities to use for language facilitation! === Check out my book "If it isn't FUN it ISN'T fun - Teach Your Child to Talk Faster Than Speech Therapy" available on Amazon here: http://bit.ly/MarciFUNbook Free Language Facilitation Resources on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/257927428372565/ With my Waves of Communicatio...
What To Do When Late-Talkers Don't Respond - Strategies You Can Use Today 13.09.2021 1:00:41
Move past autism diagnosis worry and learn what you CAN do NOW to get GREAT attention and find speech a LOT faster than therapy. === Check out my book "If it isn't FUN it ISN'T fun - Teach Your Child to Talk Faster Than Speech Therapy" available on Amazon here: http://bit.ly/MarciFUNbook Free Language Facilitation Resources on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/257927428372565/ With m...
School and Language Facilitation - What You Need to Know 06.09.2021 57:58
In this podcast, Marci covers: 1. Who needs to be at your school educational plan (IEP) meeting 2. The 7 components of your plan that will help you make sure school is facilitating natural language 3. The 3 things you must do to make sure your plan is implemented and your child makes PROGRESS === Check out my book "If it isn't FUN it ISN'T fun - Teach Your Child to Talk Faster Than Speech Therapy"...
Learn About Myopia (Nearsightedness), Tech Use, and Speech Development 23.08.2021 31:15
If your child has been diagnosed with Myopia or nearsightedness? Is your child squinting more these days even inside? How about when looking up from their device? This episode is a must-listen! You won't want to miss this Spotlight Interview with Jake Steiner who claims he reversed his Myopia to now a 20/20 vision. Check out my book "If it isn't FUN it ISN'T fun - Tea...
How to Make Smart Investments for the BEST Speech Results 16.08.2021 37:59
How can parents know they are making the right investment to result in the BEST speech possible, or if you are wasting your time? Join the discussion to learn how to sort through the many opportunities available and find the solutions you NEED to get the results YOU want… the BEST results. ---- Check out my book "If it isn't FUN it ISN'T fun - Teach Your Child to Talk Faster Than Speech Therapy" a...
Are Your Child's Autism Behaviors Caused By Ear Nose Throat Issues? What Can Parents Do? 09.08.2021 55:26
Ear, nose, throat issues are commonly misdiagnosed as autism. Learn the most common signs that indicate your child's "autism red flag" behaviors are actually triggered by ENT problems. This information will help you make a plan to take the RIGHT action starting today to get a better outcome === Check out my book "If it isn't FUN it ISN'T fun - Teach Your Child to Talk Faster Than Speech Therapy" a...
3 Reasons Kids Shut Down and What Parents Can Do When it Happens 02.08.2021 57:58
=== Check out my book "If it isn't FUN it ISN'T fun - Teach Your Child to Talk Faster Than Speech Therapy" available on Amazon here: http://bit.ly/MarciFUNbook Free Language Facilitation Resources on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/257927428372565/ With my Waves of Communication Parent Coaching Programs, I am able to offer parents and caregivers the opportunity to provide infinite commun...
Tips for Parents Who Do Not Agree With Your Child's Treatment or Education Plan 26.07.2021 1:15:21
Learn what parents can do when they don't agree with the IEP plan for their late-talkers. === Check out my book "If it isn't FUN it ISN'T fun - Teach Your Child to Talk Faster Than Speech Therapy" available on Amazon here: http://bit.ly/MarciFUNbook Free Language Facilitation Resources on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/257927428372565/ With my Waves of Communication Parent Coaching Prog...
How to Use Signs and Gestures to Facilitate Speech 19.07.2021 52:57
Learn 5 practical strategies to use signs and gestures as a tool to help late talkers turn their nonverbal communication into unprompted speech. --- Check out my book "If it isn't FUN it ISN'T fun - Teach Your Child to Talk Faster Than Speech Therapy" available on Amazon here: http://bit.ly/MarciFUNbook Free Language Facilitation Resources on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2579274...
Find Speech This Summer Step-By-Step 12.07.2021 56:09
Make the most this summer with Marci's podcast episode detailing how to use this fun time with your late-talker. === Check out my book "If it isn't FUN it ISN'T fun - Teach Your Child to Talk Faster Than Speech Therapy" available on Amazon here: http://bit.ly/MarciFUNbook Free Language Facilitation Resources on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/257927428372565/ With my Waves of Communicati...
Marci's answers parents question straight from the couch! 05.07.2021 1:10:08
Catch Marci's replay of her live coaching from parents on her YouTube platform ---- Check out my book "If it isn't FUN it ISN'T fun - Teach Your Child to Talk Faster Than Speech Therapy" available on Amazon here: http://bit.ly/MarciFUNbook Free Language Facilitation Resources on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/257927428372565/ With my Waves of Communication Parent Coaching Programs...
5 Tips to Trim Your Child's Anxiety About Haircuts 28.06.2021 20:14
Learn how to turn your child’s anxiety about haircuts into a great experience. Check out my book "If it isn't FUN it ISN'T fun - Teach Your Child to Talk Faster Than Speech Therapy" available on Amazon here: http://bit.ly/MarciFUNbook Free Language Facilitation Resources on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/257927428372565/ With my Waves of Communication Parent Coaching Program...
It's Marci's 400th video on YouTube! Catch her strategies to get your kiddo talking before summer ends! 24.06.2021 46:51
Marci hits another milestone TODAY as she dropped her 400th video episode on her YouTube Channel. We would like to thank all the parents who listened, shared and gave their wonderful testimonials across all our platforms. As a way to say thank you, Marci has offered a 99 cent sale of her Kindle E-Book version of her book, " If it isn't FUN it ISN'T fun: Teach Your Child to Talk Faster Than Speech...
Marci coaches mom who admits to using one of the most common mistakes of parents. A must listen! 21.06.2021 1:19:54
Listen from this coaching session as Marci coach mom Elsa from Canada on how to walk through the steps of facilitating her little 21-month old boy who used words at the early stages but now has stopped using words to communicate his needs. This brief coaching session is just a snippet of what parents who've got CUSTOM PROGRAM in our Waves of Communication Community will experience and...
5 Tips to Motivate Late-Talkers to Work Hard and Improve Speech 14.06.2021 52:15
Learn how to motivate and empower late talkers to try hard and improve their speech faster than therapy. === Have you taken the 90-minute masterclass? Check it out here: http://bit.ly/90minMasterclass If you haven't checked out Marci's book, click here: http://bit.ly/MarciFUNbook Parents are given the opportunity for Marci's coaching: Book here: http://bit.ly/wocpodcast-parentsurvey
Summertime fun! 3 Strategies to SWIM Your Way to Spoken Language 07.06.2021 33:33
Late-talkers have an affinity for swimming and having fun in the water. In this episode, Marci shares some life-saving (literally avoiding drowning accidents!) strategies for your late-talker and your family. === Have you taken the 90-minute masterclass? Check it out here: http://bit.ly/90minMasterclass If you haven't checked out Marci's book, click here: http://bit.ly/MarciFUNbook Parents a...
What's Causing Your Childs Speech Delay? Self Screener for Parents and Caregivers 31.05.2021 50:18
Have you taken the 90-minute masterclass? Check it out here: http://bit.ly/90minMasterclass If you haven't checked out Marci's book, click here: http://bit.ly/MarciFUNbook Parents are given the opportunity for Marci's coaching: Book here: http://bit.ly/wocpodcast-parentsurvey
6 Ways to Improve Your Child's Auditory Processing System Naturally using Language facilitation 24.05.2021 44:10
Have you taken the 90-minute masterclass? Check it out here: http://bit.ly/90minMasterclass If you haven't checked out Marci's book, click here: http://bit.ly/MarciFUNbook Parents are given the opportunity for Marci's coaching: Book here: http://bit.ly/wocpodcast-parentsurvey
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