EI Essentials

Helping families understand which words to focus on can be one of the biggest challenges in EI. Many caregivers want colors, shapes and ABCs, but those words don’t lead to meaningful communication. This checklist helps you and families focus on the words that matter most for real, functional communication.What's included: ✔ SLP-approved first words organized by category ✔ Covers function words, people, objects, verbs, descriptors, and more ✔ Parent-friendly layout that's easy to use at home ✔ Pe

Families need to see progress to stay motivated. This tracker makes every new word feel like a win worth celebrating.What's included: ✔ Simple tracking sheet that documents what the child said, how they said it and whether it was spontaneous or imitated✔ Works for late talkers, gestalt language processors, Autism, Down Syndrome, etc✔ Parent-friendly format anyone can use between visits ✔ Builds consistency and carryover at home and in sessions ✔ Print-ready PDF💡 How EI SLPs are using this: Fill

Families want to help their child talk. They just don't know where to start. This poster gives them a clear, simple target so they stop guessing and start teaching.What's included: ✔ Top 10 high-impact first words grounded in functional communication ✔ Goes beyond labeling to teach words kids actually use every day ✔ Simple visual parents can understand and put to use right away ✔ Evidence-based and SLP-approved ✔ Print-ready PDF💡 How EI SLPs are using this: Hang it on the fridge during a home