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

Help Older Late-Talkers Shift Into Speech 17.05.2021

Older kids with limited verbal skills can shift from nonverbal communication systems into speech when parents facilitate spoken language the RIGHT way. 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

5 Tips for When You Feel Overwhelmed by Your Child's Late-Talking 10.05.2021

Marci tells in this mindset-shifting episode how NOT TO FEEL like YOU are in the bottom just because of the situation you are in.  Learn what you can do when you don't know what to do! ===== Want to be on the show?  Answer the parent survey to check your eligibility!  ttp://bit.ly/wocpodcast-parentsurvey

Will Coaching Help You Get Your Child Talking? Take Marci's Self-Test! 30.04.2021

This podcast replay from Marci's live Q & A guides parents if coaching is ideal for their family. She also explains in great detail the difference between therapy and parent coaching.  She gets honest and unbiased about how helpful it is to be in speech therapy and also shares some useful experiences from learning independently with the guide of a parent coach.  Want to be on the sho...

Tech Use, Late-Talking, and Autism Diagnosis - Review the Research to Learn What You Need to Know 26.04.2021

Review the research with Marci to learn how to avoid autism misdiagnosis. Plus, get real strategies to help you and your child use tech in a productive way. Join the language facilitation discussion on MeWe:  www.mewe.com/join/parentsarethebestlanguagefacilitators 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 he...

10 Signs to Know When to Stop Your Child's Tele-Sessions 19.04.2021

Parents can help your kids talk faster and easier than frustrating tele-sessions when you learn to become language facilitators. === Join the language facilitation discussion on MeWe:  www.mewe.com/join/parentsarethebestlanguagefacilitators 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://bit.ly/MarciF...

5 Tips for Successful Language Facilitation With Multiple Kids at Home 12.04.2021

Learn 5 strategies to facilitate speech naturally when you have more than one child at home. === Join the language facilitation discussion on MeWe:  www.mewe.com/join/parentsarethebestlanguagefacilitators 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://bit.ly/MarciFUNbook Free Language Facilitation Re...

#1 Reason Asking Your Child Questions Fails to Teach Natural Speech 09.04.2021

Know the #1 reason why asking questions to your late-talker fails to teach natural, unprompted spoken language. === Join the language facilitation discussion on MeWe:  www.mewe.com/join/parentsarethebestlanguagefacilitators 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://bit.ly/MarciFUNbook Free Langu...

Mom increased her son's words from 15 to 80+ and more! Spotlight Interview with a Language Facilitator Mom 05.04.2021

Brianna is one of the parents who has successfully reported that her 3-year-old increased her son’s words from fifteen to eighty plus words! She is not even enrolled in Marci's programs. All she did was followed Marci’s videos religiously and tried her strategies and helped her son!  This short interview serves as an inspiration to parents because that’s what Marci believes in! There is no se...

Tips for Egg Hunting Success with Late-Talking Children 02.04.2021

It's Easter Sunday this coming weekend! Use Marci's strategies no matter how you are going to celebrate Easter with your family... Whether indoors or outdoors depending on your situation while practicing at a safe distance from others!   === Join the language facilitation discussion on MeWe:  www.mewe.com/join/parentsarethebestlanguagefacilitators Check out Marci's book "If it isn't FUN...

Learn How to Stop Yelling With Celia's Empowering Strategies 29.03.2021

Celia Kibler of Pumped Up Parenting.com, sits down with Marci virtually and shares how she empowers families and teaches parents how yelling can be stopped in the household.  === Join the language facilitation discussion on MeWe:  www.mewe.com/join/parentsarethebestlanguagefacilitators Check out Marci's book "If it isn't FUN it ISN'T fun - Teach Your Child to Talk Faster Than Speech Ther...

How To Keep Your Child Happy With 5 Toys or Less 26.03.2021

Keep your kiddo happy with five toys or even less?  Marci also shares some tips on how to navigate situations when toys arrive all at the same time such as birthdays or holidays.  Have a listen! === Join the language facilitation discussion on MeWe:  www.mewe.com/join/parentsarethebestlanguagefacilitators Check out Marci's book "If it isn't FUN it ISN'T fun - Teach Your Child to Tal...

7 Steps to Spring Clean Your Child's Toy Inventory 22.03.2021

Spring cleaning your child's toy inventory is an amazing way to share to those who are in need, and most importantly to focus more on your language facilitation experience. === Join the language facilitation discussion on MeWe:  www.mewe.com/join/parentsarethebestlanguagefacilitators Check out Marci's book "If it isn't FUN it ISN'T fun - Teach Your Child to Talk Faster Than Speech Therapy" av...

5 Things You Need to Know About Anxiety and Speech Delay 19.03.2021

Anxiety and late-talking go hand in hand and this rings true in all ages. In this episode, Marci explains the important things to know and understand about the late-talker in your life-- what causes their anxiety, and what possible solutions you can implement in your life to be able to facilitate speech. --- Join the language facilitation discussion on MeWe:  www.mewe.com/join/parentsarethebe...

5 Steps to Work Through Tantrums And Keep Them From Coming Back 15.03.2021

Struggling with tantrums in your household?  Have a listen to one of Marci's classic YouTube episodes that helped a lot of families decrease tantrums within a week.   Join the language facilitation discussion on MeWe:  www.mewe.com/join/parentsarethebestlanguagefacilitators Check out my book "If it isn't FUN it ISN'T fun - Teach Your Child to Talk Faster Than Speech Therapy" availab...

7 Tips to Use Spiritual Practice for Language Facilitation 12.03.2021

Are you a spiritual family? Watch this video to learn 7 tips to use your spiritual practice to maximize your results! Join the language facilitation discussion on MeWe www.mewe.com/join/parentsarethebestlanguagefacilitators 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 Facili...

The BIG 3 Tools Late-Talkers Use to Manipulate Parents - and How to Regain Control 08.03.2021

Learn why your late-talker may be using The BIG 3 to manipulate breaking the rules in your home and what you can do to regain control. Join the language facilitation discussion on MeWe www.mewe.com/join/parentsarethebestlanguagefacilitators 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 Fre...

7 Signs Your Child's Ears are Affecting Speech Development 05.03.2021

Ear issues are the #1 cause of late talking and also misdiagnosis of Autism due to the behaviors kids display when they have ear fluid issues. Learn what signs to look out for and my favorite recommendations to address ear fluid in late talkers. Marci’s Online Independent Study Course Helps Parents Find Conversational Speech Faster Than Therapy.  https://bit.ly/IndependentStudyCourse Marci's...

Autism Red Flags Unmasked - Learn How to Use These Behaviors to Help Your Child 02.03.2021

Learn what you can do and be empowered with Marci's message on how you can work around your child's superpowers whether they are diagnosed with Autism or not.  === <a> http://bit.ly/wocpodcast-parentsurvey </a> === Read Marci's book "If it isn't FUN it ISN'T fun - Teach Your Child to Talk Faster Than Speech Therapy" it is available on Amazon here: http://bit.ly/MarciFUNbook With M...

Exploring Einstein Syndrome Late Talkers Who are Great Problem Solvers 26.02.2021

Marci talks about late-talking kids who love to solve puzzles and the connection with their analytical superpowers.  === <a> http://bit.ly/wocpodcast-parentsurvey </a> === Read Marci's book "If it isn't FUN it ISN'T fun - Teach Your Child to Talk Faster Than Speech Therapy" it is available on Amazon here: http://bit.ly/MarciFUNbook With Marci Melzer's  Waves of Communication...

5 Strategies to Facilitate Speech When Your Child is "In Their Own World" 23.02.2021

Learn 5 strategies to teach your child to listen and use speech when they frequently spend time in "their own world". == Complete this survey to apply for Marci's podcast: <a> http://bit.ly/wocpodcast-parentsurvey </a>  === Read Marci's book "If it isn't FUN it ISN'T fun - Teach Your Child to Talk Faster Than Speech Therapy" it is available on Amazon here: http://bit.ly/MarciFUNbo...

5 Strategies to Hear MORE Natural Speech With LESS Prompting 19.02.2021

Learn how you can find your child's natural speech faster by replacing prompting with language facilitation strategies. ==Complete this survey to apply for Marci's podcast: <a> http://bit.ly/wocpodcast-parentsurvey </a> ===  Read Marci's book "If it isn't FUN it ISN'T fun - Teach Your Child to Talk Faster Than Speech Therapy" it is available on Amazon here: http://bit.ly/MarciFUNb...

How Luke Changed From Requesting and Scripted Phrases to Conversation in 6 Months 16.02.2021

How Luke Changed From Requesting and Scripted Phrases to Conversation in 6 Months This interview was with Mary Ann, mom of Luke, a language facilitation success story, over a year ago.   Mary Ann is a true testament of what parents are: The best language facilitators. She did not stop until Luke is a chatterbox! Catch the heartbreaking statement Luke said that drove Mary Ann NOT.TO.STOP... un...

7 Keys to Natural Speech Development 12.02.2021

Learn why these 7 keys are necessary for natural speech to emerge as well as practical strategies to implement these keys into your everyday language facilitation work. Complete this survey to apply for Marci's podcast: <a> http://bit.ly/wocpodcast-parentsurvey </a> === Read Marci's book "If it isn't FUN it ISN'T fun - Teach Your Child to Talk Faster Than Speech Therapy" it is availabl...

5 Strategies to Empower You When Providers Block Progress 09.02.2021

Learn 5 ways providers unknowingly block progress and what you can do when it happens to your family. Complete this survey to apply for Marci's podcast: <a> http://bit.ly/wocpodcast-parentsurvey </a> === Read Marci's book "If it isn't FUN it ISN'T fun - Teach Your Child to Talk Faster Than Speech Therapy" it is available on Amazon here: http://bit.ly/MarciFUNbook With Marci Melzer's &n...

5 Reasons Slow Talking Helps Speech Develop Faster 05.02.2021

Learn 5 reasons your slow-talking models will result in faster, spoken language development. Complete this survey to apply for Marci's podcast: <a> http://bit.ly/wocpodcast-parentsurvey </a> === Read Marci's book "If it isn't FUN it ISN'T fun - Teach Your Child to Talk Faster Than Speech Therapy" it is available on Amazon here: http://bit.ly/MarciFUNbook With Marci Melzer's  Waves...

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