Natural Language Learning

As an SLP in a public school district in Canada and a University instructor in First Language Acquisition, I am concerned by the steady increase of language disorders, and the increasing rates of ASD and ADHD and want to share with parents and teachers the nature of this crisis as well as the causes and cures. I hope you will benefit from this important resource and tell others about it! Parents and teachers need resources and insights to understand the dynamics of language development and

Hands-on, whole-class lesson and activity which can be taught by an SLP, ELL teacher, or an ambitious resource teacher or classroom teacher. Rather than correcting sounds one at a time, give the whole class a crash course in Phonetics (or the amazing science of sound-making). One of the biggest issues in sound correction is that students (and adults) rarely think about how sounds are produced, and how to correct them. This is just a quick introduction to get students to build self-awareness and

This lesson covers some of the most common and effective English idioms and expressions in English for describing relationships. It comes with clear definitions and space to write notes and examples. Family Idioms and expressions including: 1) Chip off the old block 2) The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. PLUS three more and all with clear explanations and Relationship Idioms Including 1) Hitting it off 2) Getting hitched 3) Being in the Doghouse The idioms describe relationships from fir

Don't sound as boring as a textbook! Start using idioms to sound friendly and connect with people more naturally in English This lesson covers common idioms and expressions in English for conveying sadness and grief. Idioms include: 1) Feeling blue 2) Down in the dumps 3) Took the wind out of his sails 4) Broken heart/aching heart PLUS two more awesome idioms to express sadness and grief! PLUS six other PHRASAL verbs and fantastic expressions!

Don't sound as boring as a textbook! Start using idioms to sound friendly and connect with people more naturally in English This lesson covers common idioms and expressions in English for talking about and encouraging change and growth Idioms include: 1) Let's unpack this 2) Let's zero in on this 3) Turning over a new leaf 4) Hitting your stride And 6 more fantastic idioms/expressions inside!

So many new parents learn a hundred things that their baby may need - but they don't learn about natural language development. In fact, FAR TOO MANY CHILDREN HAVE UNNECESSARY SPEECH AND LANGUAGE DELAYS because of a lack of exposure to human language and screen-media overuse issues. PLEASE SHARE THIS FREE RESOURCE WITH NEW PARENTS and also with maternity wards, midwifes, public health units, and pediatricians and family doctors. You can share prints of it or digitally. If you would like a word do

Don't sound as boring as a textbook! Start using idioms to sound like a friend! This is the third lesson in the Idioms of Emotion series. This one covers useful idioms and expressions in English on expressing guilt or shame including: 1) Hanging his head 2) Caught red handed 3) Blood on my hands 4) Have egg on my face PLUS two more fantastic idioms inside! PLUS seven other phrasal verbs and other useful expressions!

So many speech and language delays could be resolved through parent and teacher supports - without major SLP intervention - if the basic principles of language development were followed - which are described in detail in this document.