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

How to Use Mercury Retrograde Energy for Language Facilitation 03.02.2021

2021 provides us with 3 Mercury retrograde periods in air signs. These transits are a perfect opportunity to facilitate language. Join me and Rachel Middleton to learn how astrology could be the game-changer you are looking for to elevate your results, as well as tools to help you get started now.    Complete this survey to apply for Marci's podcast: <a> http://bit.ly/wocpodcast-pa...

6 Strategies to Try Before Autism Diagnosis 29.01.2021

There is no need to hurry! Learn 6 strategies to try before you seek an autism diagnosis!  === 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 Parent Coaching Programs, she is able to offer parents and caregivers the opportunity to...

5 Strategies to Facilitate Language During Mealtime 26.01.2021

Learn 6 strategies to facilitate speech at mealtime. ===== 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 Parent Coaching Programs, she is able to offer parents and caregivers the opportunity to provide infinite communication interventi...

Empowering Advice For Parents of Kids With Autism 24.01.2021

Rebecca is a parent coach and a mom to a 21-year old young man on the Autism spectrum. Her program aims to help parents of high functioning autistic children take control of their own emotional well being. ===== 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  ...

Mindset Strategies for When Your World Feels Unsettled 12.01.2021

Mindset can make or break your progress. Learn 5 tools to equip and empower you for success in 2021 and beyond. ===== 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 Parent Coaching Programs, she is able to offer parents and caregivers t...

Language Facilitation Equipment List Prepare For a Successful Year 08.01.2021

This is a must-listen as Marci details how you can organize your Language-Facilitation equipment list for 2021!  Bonus when the parents in this replay shared their Language Facilitation tips that their kids loved!  =====  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 W...

Set Up Your Positive Mindset "Lens" for 2021 05.01.2021

Join Marci to learn how to become equipped and empowered to see the outcomes you want in 2021. ==== 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 Parent Coaching Programs, she is able to offer parents and caregivers the opportunity to...

Mom of 10 y/o With Autism Found Speech in Weeks Using Language Facilitation 01.01.2021

Happy New Year Everybody!  In this episode of Marci's Language Facilitation Helpline Parent Coaching, she talks with Mickey,  a mom to a 10-year-old boy with Autism.  Mickey has followed Marci for over 2 years and followed her videos religiously and discovered that she is able to help her child find new speech. May this new year podcast episode bring inspiration to all parents becau...

7 Tips to Correct Common Language Facilitation Mistakes 26.12.2020

Learn how to "fix" strategies that may be holding up your progress!  === 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 Free Language Facilitation Resources on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/25792... With Marci Melzer's  Waves of Communication Parent Coaching Prog...

5 Necessary Tools for Effective Language Facilitation 22.12.2020

This Strategy video is part of Marci's most-viewed videos for 2020! This replay of Marci's Strategies video highlights what parents can actually do in their homes and these strategies are accessible to everyone, without purchasing anything from the store.  You as parents are equipped with these tools for your late-talker!  === Read Marci's book "If it isn't FUN it ISN'T fun - Teach Your...

5 Things Your School Speech Therapist Wants You to Know 18.12.2020

In this special Thanksgiving episode, Marci sits down with her daughter Megan Melzer, a School Speech Therapist. Listen to  Megan's tips on how to maximize your teletherapy sessions from the perspective of an SLP currently doing zoom sessions.  === 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:/...

7 Tips to Plan a Successful Holiday Break at Home and Gain New Skills Too 15.12.2020

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!    Read my 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   Free Language Facilitation...

10 Ideas for Holiday Gift EXPERIENCES Your Child Will LOVE to Receive 13.12.2020

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.

5 Strategies to Help Kids With Apraxia Start Talking 08.12.2020

We heard parents asking about Apraxia and in this podcast, Marci shares her strategies for parents to help their children.  We can't wait to hear your progress! Would YOU like to be on this show?  She offers valuable advice to help you get started using language facilitation strategies in every episode. In exchange for FREE valuable coaching, parents allow Marci to record the voice sessi...

5 Ideas to Create Amazing (Physically Distant) Holiday Experiences 04.12.2020

We might not have the same holiday experience this year, worry not! Marci shares these fun ideas to create an amazing time while practicing social distancing during the holidays!  ====== Marci's book, "If it isn't FUN it ISN'T fun - Teach Your Child to Talk Faster Than Speech Therapy" is available on Amazon here: http://bit.ly/MarciFUNbook    Free Language Facilitation Resources on...

Help Your Strong-Willed Late-Talker Learn to Compromise! 06.11.2020

In this replay of Marci's live Q & A, she helps parents learn how they can help your strong-willed child discover how to use natural speech!  == Marci's book, "If it isn't FUN it ISN'T fun - Teach Your Child to Talk Faster Than Speech Therapy" is available on Amazon here: http://bit.ly/MarciFUNbook   Free Language Facilitation Resources on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/25...

How to Set Up Your Child's Environment for Learning and Rev Up Recess - Spotlight Interview 01.07.2020

Olivia Weisinger is a PT, Mom, and Play Ambassador who is sharing her strategies to set up your child's environment in a way that facilitates natural learning opportunities. Check Rev Up Recess on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/RevUpRecess My book, "If it isn't FUN it ISN'T fun - Teach Your Child to Talk Faster Than Speech Therapy" is available on Amazon here: http://bit.ly/MarciFUNbook &...

Forensic Psyc Mom Analyzes How Marci Can Help Find Her Son’s Speech Even With His Rare Genetic Disorder 30.05.2020

This Full-time essential worker Mom and her husband have been watching My videos on Facebook and YouTube. Mom is already convinced that language facilitation is her best chance to find her son’s speech, AND She has already learned from 5 years of experience that the PECS and old Speech Therapy ways of do not work for her son. She and her husband even have funds available now to invest in coaching....

What to Do About Ear-Shutting Behavior? 08.05.2020

Today's episode is a segment from one of my community coaching sessions. This mom has a 3-year-old who has a history of ear fluid and sensitivity to sounds. He has demonstrated the behavior of holding his ears when he sees certain people and it worries his mother that there might be something more going on than just late talking.  Listen in as I share my analysis of the situation, provide fee...

Mom Can't Stop Prompting! Marci Helps Explain the Way 24.04.2020

Dream has a 9-year-old who uses only occasional single words and needs-based language. She has used multiple different interventions and is currently doing play-based intervention and ABA without success. She has tried to stop prompting her son but somehow can't give up the practice because she doesn't know what else to do. Listen in as Marci explains why this is happening and how Dream can find h...

Mom Finds Speech Progress With her 9-Year-Old While Working From Home - Coaching Session 17.04.2020

One of the Moms in my Lifetime coaching program worked with me to develop her home language facilitation plan and she is getting more progress than she saw in therapy!  Listen in to my advice to help her feel productive helping her 9-year-old son (who has a very short attention span) develop new speech during their everyday activities while she works from home.

3 Tips to Teach Late-Talking Kids About Using PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) 14.04.2020

Learn how to teach your child about this necessary safety precaution that will be part of our lives for a while to come. Teach your child NOW before you go out so the transition is easy, happy, safe, and FUN.

She Found Clear Speech Herself in Half the Time of Therapy While Having FUN 10.04.2020

Olivia has been in my program for 18 months. She was overwhelmed by the effort to get her child to therapy and losing sleep over the slow progress. Now, this mom has learned to facilitate speech clarity and conversational/social language without even thinking about it.  In half the time she was told by her speech therapist, Olivia's son is confidently chattering about all of his ideas with be...

8 Easy Outdoor Strategies to Facilitate Language 03.04.2020

Even during social distancing, your immediate family can get out in your yard and facilitate language. These easy strategies can help you find your child's speech when you implement them every day.

Mom of 4 y/o With Chronic Ear Fluid Finds His Words When ABA Failed 03.04.2020

This session I am talking with a mom who has a 4.5-year-old son who is late talking due to a history of chronic ear fluid both with and without infection over a lot of his toddler years. She joined my program after 6 months of ups and downs trying to get her boy talking with ABA, which only resulted in more aggressive behavior. Listen in as we discuss her progress and next steps in this coaching s...

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