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Language Facilitation Helpline

Language Facilitation Helpline

By Marci Melzer, M.Ed.-SLP

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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Language Facilitation HelplineMar 26, 2021

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15:57
Speech Delay Q&A

Speech Delay Q&A

This was a replay of Marci's Live Q & A on YouTube.

Please support her by subscribing, following and sharing all her content to those who can benefit!

SIGN UP for my newsletter and FREE Get-Started Guide at WavesofCommunication.com Watch these videos for more help: Connect - https://youtu.be/x17OPcbmLoA Gestalts - https://youtube.com/live/uoVMhMeNrWA Get Help - https://youtube.com/live/FXel7IRf5Ec EXPLORE my new certification course with 2 FREE lessons at WavesofCommunication.com ORDER your language facilitation workbook on Amazon 📘 https://bit.ly/11-WeekJourneytoSpeech Families in INDIA - Order your WORKBOOK here: https://notionpress.com/read/11-week-journey-to-shift-behavior-into-speaking WORK with Marci for personalized coaching, join workshops, or join our Natural Facilitation Community.. WavesofCommunication.com

Mar 11, 202401:18:01
Replace Bad Therapy with a Better Home Program

Replace Bad Therapy with a Better Home Program

Part 2 of my series for parents who want to replace bad therapy with a better home program. SIGN UP for my newsletter and FREE Get-Started Guide at WavesofCommunication.com Watch these videos for more help: Connect - https://youtu.be/x17OPcbmLoA Gestalts - https://youtube.com/live/uoVMhMeNrWA Get Help - https://youtube.com/live/FXel7IRf5Ec EXPLORE my new certification course with 2 FREE lessons at WavesofCommunication.com ORDER your language facilitation workbook on Amazon 📘 https://bit.ly/11-WeekJourneytoSpeech Families in INDIA - Order your WORKBOOK here: https://notionpress.com/read/11-week-journey-to-shift-behavior-into-speaking WORK with Marci for personalized coaching, join workshops, or join our Natural Facilitation Community.. WavesofCommunication.com #ALLbehavioriscommunication #ifitisntFUNitISNTfun #globalchange #parentsarethebestfacilitators #virtualautism Disclaimer While she has previously held ASHA certification and full licensure to work in the speech therapy system for 30 years, Marci Melzer does not currently operate as a licensed speech therapist. Advice and suggestions offered in the videos produced on this channel are designed to help parents make independent decisions about how they talk with their children and facilitate language naturally. No claims or guarantees are offered for any suggestions. Marci Melzer assumes no liability for parents' independent actions with their children or their intervention decisions.

Mar 04, 202401:17:21
Design a HOME Program to Replace Bad Therapy Step by Step

Design a HOME Program to Replace Bad Therapy Step by Step

Have you finally decided to TAKE BACK the responsibility for your child’s development? Tune in for REAL guidance to set up and execute a successful HOME program that is designed for YOUR child to make BETTER and more FUNctional progress in speech, language, behavior, and social skills. SIGN UP for my newsletter and FREE Get-Started Guide at WavesofCommunication.com Watch these videos for more help: Connect - https://youtu.be/x17OPcbmLoA Gestalts - https://youtube.com/live/uoVMhMeNrWA Get Help - https://youtube.com/live/FXel7IRf5Ec

Feb 26, 202452:56
What are You AFRAID of? #VirtualAutism #LateTalking

What are You AFRAID of? #VirtualAutism #LateTalking

What are you AFRAID of? Fear is the #1 Mindset block that stalls progress with late talkers. Tune in today to learn what is potentially keeping YOU from the FUNctional progress that you desperately want to see.

Feb 19, 202401:01:16
LIVE Language Facilitation Q&A - #latetalking #virtualautism #FUNctional

LIVE Language Facilitation Q&A - #latetalking #virtualautism #FUNctional

This was the recent live q & a Marci did.

For the full video follow our youtube channel.

SIGN UP for my newsletter and FREE Get-Started Guide at WavesofCommunication.com Watch these videos for more help: Connect - https://youtu.be/x17OPcbmLoA Gestalts - https://youtube.com/live/uoVMhMeNrWA Get Help - https://youtube.com/live/FXel7IRf5Ec

Feb 05, 202401:00
5 FUNctional Tips for Better Speech Accuracy

5 FUNctional Tips for Better Speech Accuracy

Is your child’s speech INACCURATE? Tune in for 5 FUNctional tips to facilitate BETTER speech that can be understood by everyone. SIGN UP for my newsletter and FREE Get-Started Guide at WavesofCommunication.com Watch these videos for more help: Connect - https://youtu.be/x17OPcbmLoA Gestalts - https://youtube.com/live/uoVMhMeNrWA Get Help - https://youtube.com/live/FXel7IRf5Ec EXPLORE my new certification course with 2 FREE lessons at WavesofCommunication.com ORDER your language facilitation workbook on Amazon 📘 https://bit.ly/11-WeekJourneytoSpeech Families in INDIA - Order your WORKBOOK here: https://notionpress.com/read/11-week-journey-to-shift-behavior-into-speaking WORK with Marci for personalized coaching, join workshops, or join our Natural Facilitation Community.. WavesofCommunication.com #ALLbehavioriscommunication #ifitisntFUNitISNTfun #globalchange #parentsarethebestfacilitators #virtualautism Disclaimer While she has previously held ASHA certification and full licensure to work in the speech therapy system for 30 years, Marci Melzer does not currently operate as a licensed speech therapist. Advice and suggestions offered in the videos produced on this channel are designed to help parents make independent decisions about how they talk with their children and facilitate language naturally. No claims or guarantees are offered for any suggestions. Marci Melzer assumes no liability for parents' independent actions with their children or their intervention decisions.

Jan 22, 202451:38
Clinical vs FUNctional Intervention for Late Talkers

Clinical vs FUNctional Intervention for Late Talkers

Parents ALWAYS have a choice. Clinical vs FUNctional intervention? Tune in to learn the difference and see video examples so you can decide for yourself what is BEST for your child.

watch the video here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_BzZ7y2P1E SIGN UP for my newsletter and FREE Get-Started Guide at WavesofCommunication.com Watch these videos for more help: Connect - https://youtu.be/x17OPcbmLoA Gestalts - https://youtube.com/live/uoVMhMeNrWA Get Help - https://youtube.com/live/FXel7IRf5Ec EXPLORE my new certification course with 2 FREE lessons at WavesofCommunication.com ORDER your language facilitation workbook on Amazon 📘 https://bit.ly/11-WeekJourneytoSpeech Families in INDIA - Order your WORKBOOK here: https://notionpress.com/read/11-week-journey-to-shift-behavior-into-speaking WORK with Marci for personalized coaching, join workshops, or join our Natural Facilitation Community.. WavesofCommunication.com #ALLbehavioriscommunication #ifitisntFUNitISNTfun #globalchange #parentsarethebestfacilitators #virtualautism Disclaimer While she has previously held ASHA certification and full licensure to work in the speech therapy system for 30 years, Marci Melzer does not currently operate as a licensed speech therapist. Advice and suggestions offered in the videos produced on this channel are designed to help parents make independent decisions about how they talk with their children and facilitate language naturally. No claims or guarantees are offered for any suggestions. Marci Melzer assumes no liability for parents' independent actions with their children or their intervention decisions.

Jan 15, 202401:14:47
FUNctional Facilitation Mindset for FAST Improvement

FUNctional Facilitation Mindset for FAST Improvement

Do you have a FUNctional facilitator mindset? That’s what it takes to help late talkers make fast improvements in speech, social behavior, and educational readiness. SIGN UP for my newsletter and FREE Get-Started Guide at WavesofCommunication.com Watch these videos for more help: Connect -    • 5 Tips to Establish Listening and Con...   Gestalts - https://youtube.com/live/uoVMhMeNrWA Get Help - https://youtube.com/live/FXel7IRf5Ec EXPLORE my new certification course with 2 FREE lessons at WavesofCommunication.com ORDER your language facilitation workbook on Amazon 📘 https://bit.ly/11-WeekJourneytoSpeech Families in INDIA - Order your WORKBOOK here: https://notionpress.com/read/11-week-journey-to-shift-behavior-into-speaking WORK with Marci for personalized coaching, join workshops, or join our Natural Facilitation Community.. WavesofCommunication.com

Jan 08, 202447:01
5 Steps to Reset Self Care Jobs - Facilitate Independence and Speech

5 Steps to Reset Self Care Jobs - Facilitate Independence and Speech


Is your late talker RESISTING self care tasks such as teeth brushing? Tune in to learn my 5 step process to RESET your self care jobs and facilitate INDEPENDENCE for self care as well as speech development. SIGN UP for my FREE Holiday Speech Facilitation Challenge Calendar at WavesofCommunication.com CONSULTING: Special Offer: Consulting - Waves of Communication SIGN UP for my newsletter and FREE Get-Started Guide at WavesofCommunication.com

Dec 18, 202345:55
Are You Being HACKED by Your Child with Virtual Autism?
Dec 11, 202337:34
Use Challenge Missions to Elevate and Accelerate FUNctional Speech Facilitation

Use Challenge Missions to Elevate and Accelerate FUNctional Speech Facilitation

Elevate and accelerate your speech facilitation by offering FUNctional challenges and embarking on MISSIONS with your late talker. SIGN UP for my FREE Holiday Speech Facilitation Challenge Calendar at WavesofCommunication.com HOLIDAY Thanks 2U Sale ends December 1: Natural Facilitation Q&A Support Community (wavesofcommunication.com) Black Friday Consulting Special Offer: Consulting - Waves of Communication SIGN UP for my newsletter and FREE Get-Started Guide at WavesofCommunication.com

Dec 04, 202333:52
Introduce Structured Learning Through Problem Solving - Virtual Autism - Late Talkers

Introduce Structured Learning Through Problem Solving - Virtual Autism - Late Talkers

Are you struggling with STRUCTURE? Watch this video to learn how PROBLEM SOLVING could be the strategy that you need to earn trust and introduce structured learning. HOLIDAY Thanks 2U Sale: Natural Facilitation Q&A Support Community (wavesofcommunication.com)Black Friday Consulting Special Offer: Consulting - Waves of CommunicationSIGN UP for my newsletter and FREE Get-Started Guide at WavesofCommunication.comWatch these videos for more help:Connect - https://youtu.be/x17OPcbmLoAGestalts - https://youtube.com/live/uoVMhMeNrWAGet Help - https://youtube.com/live/FXel7IRf5EcEXPLORE my new certification course with 2 FREE lessons at WavesofCommunication.comORDER your language facilitation workbook on Amazon https://bit.ly/11-WeekJourneytoSpeechFamilies in INDIA - Order your WORKBOOK here: https://notionpress.com/.../11-week-journey-to-shift...WORK with Marci for personalized coaching, join workshops, or join our Natural Facilitation Community..WavesofCommunication.com

Nov 20, 202301:09:50
FUNctional Facilitation Q&A - YOUR Speech, Behavior, Social Skills Questions Answered

FUNctional Facilitation Q&A - YOUR Speech, Behavior, Social Skills Questions Answered

This is a replay of Marci's recent Live Q & A over at her YouTube channel.

Watch these videos for more help: Connect -    • 5 Tips to Establish Listening and Con...   Gestalts - https://youtube.com/live/uoVMhMeNrWA Get Help - https://youtube.com/live/FXel7IRf5Ec EXPLORE my new certification course with 2 FREE lessons at WavesofCommunication.com SIGN UP for my newsletter and FREE Get-Started Guide at WavesofCommunication.com ORDER your language facilitation workbook on Amazon 📘 https://bit.ly/11-WeekJourneytoSpeech Families in INDIA - Order your WORKBOOK here: https://notionpress.com/read/11-week-... WORK with Marci for personalized coaching, join workshops, or join our Natural Facilitation Community.. WavesofCommunication.com

Nov 13, 202301:19:32
5 Habits that Block Speech Progress
Nov 06, 202336:26
Developmental Language Disorder DLD and Autism Spectrum ASD - What Parents Need to Know

Developmental Language Disorder DLD and Autism Spectrum ASD - What Parents Need to Know

Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) Affects one in 14 kids. Does your late talker have it? Tune in to learn everything parents need to know about this common COMMUNICATION disorder that is easy to confuse with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

Oct 30, 202353:05
5 Reasons You Should Hire a Certified Natural Speech Facilitator
Oct 23, 202336:22
Single mum of a former late talker shares how she didn't stop until her daughter expanded her words

Single mum of a former late talker shares how she didn't stop until her daughter expanded her words

Success story Laura comes back to give us an update on her daughter's progress. Laura is a single mum from the UK who made excellent use of available resources to help her late talker.

Oct 16, 202301:06:10
5 FUN Halloween Speech Facilitation Activities - Get Ready NOW

5 FUN Halloween Speech Facilitation Activities - Get Ready NOW

Halloween is coming. Are you READY? Learn 5 activities designed to help you prepare for the spooky excitement and specific natural facilitation FOCUS TOPICS that will result in increased independent SPEECH this month.

Oct 09, 202347:20
 Storytelling Opportunities for Natural Speech Development

Storytelling Opportunities for Natural Speech Development

Storytelling could be the strategy that helps YOUR late talker start using more ADVANCED speech. Tune in to learn 5 OPPORTUNITIES to use storytelling everyday and 10 SIGNS that your child IS UNDERSTANDING your stories. SIGN UP for my newsletter and FREE Get-Started Guide at WavesofCommunication.com School readiness video: https://youtube.com/live/nCGkCGv2PNM Gestalt learning video: https://youtube.com/live/uoVMhMeNrWA DOWNLOAD the TEMU app here:https://temu.to/m/u6rnwnf5mwk (New User) 30% Discount Code: apk10867 Price I paid for the items in this video: Felt Storybook - $10.98 ORDER your language facilitation workbook on Amazon 📘 https://bit.ly/11-WeekJourneytoSpeech REGISTER for my online workshop here: Training - Waves of Communication Families in INDIA - Order your WORKBOOK here: https://notionpress.com/read/11-week-... WORK with Marci for personalized coaching, join workshops, and book a consultation. Coaching - Waves of Communication

Oct 02, 202301:03:60
Virtual Autism School Readiness TEMU Haul + How to Facilitate Speech Naturally

Virtual Autism School Readiness TEMU Haul + How to Facilitate Speech Naturally

School Readiness TEMU Haul - Equip yourself for natural facilitation and save some $$. Learn how to use each item to target specific focus topics and language concepts. DOWNLOAD the TEMU app here:https://temu.to/m/u6rnwnf5mwk (New User) 30% Discount Code: apk10867 Price I paid for the items in this video: Animal Balance $6.48 Ice Cream - $7.19 Pop Tubes - $1.61 Microphone - $1.68 Press car - $3.98 Phone - $1.79 Felt Storybook - $10.98 String Beads - $3.38 Fishing Game - $5.48 Mini People - $5.48 Geo Puzzle - $6.98 Categories of the items for comparing at home: animals, food, vehicles, people, games, puzzles, stories, sorting/fine-motor, speech enhancers. Virtual Autism Facilitation Support - Waves of Communication SIGN UP for my newsletter and FREE Get-Started Guide at WavesofCommunication.com School readiness video: https://youtube.com/live/nCGkCGv2PNM Gestalt learning video: https://youtube.com/live/uoVMhMeNrWA ORDER your language facilitation workbook on Amazon 📘 https://bit.ly/11-WeekJourneytoSpeech REGISTER for my online workshop here: Training - Waves of Communication Families in INDIA - Order your WORKBOOK here: https://notionpress.com/read/11-week-... WORK with Marci for personalized coaching, join workshops, and book a consultation. Coaching - Waves of Communication

Sep 25, 202301:10:49
TPR Grammar Strategies for Late Talkers with Limited or Scripted Speech #Virtual Autism

TPR Grammar Strategies for Late Talkers with Limited or Scripted Speech #Virtual Autism

Learn to use TPR and help your Gestalt late talker learn to integrate GRAMMAR into their speech so their speech can become more accurate and FUNctional. Information about my NEW Virtual Autism Natural Facilitation Support Member Community SIGN UP for my newsletter and FREE Get-Started Guide at WavesofCommunication.com

Sep 18, 202301:00:01
Intuitive Gestalt Language Strategies - Shift Scripts into FUNctional Speech

Intuitive Gestalt Language Strategies - Shift Scripts into FUNctional Speech

PART TWO Gestalt processors require parents to use INTUITION to help them convert their limited scripts into FUNctional language. Tune in to this 2-part series to learn what you need to know to activate your child’s natural speech development. Don't forget to listen to part one that was released last week

Sep 11, 202301:00:57
Gestalt Language Plus Your Intuition = The Secret to Facilitating Functional Speech

Gestalt Language Plus Your Intuition = The Secret to Facilitating Functional Speech

Is your child a Gestalt Language Processor (GLP)? MOST late talkers are! Tune in to this 2-part series to learn what you need to know to activate your child’s natural speech development

Sep 04, 202350:34
School Readiness Metrics + 10 Things Needed for a Successful School Term

School Readiness Metrics + 10 Things Needed for a Successful School Term

Are YOU and your child ready for school? This week I am sharing the metrics that schools look for to determine readiness PLUS 10 things every parent needs to facilitate a successful school term.


Marci has an improved, easier to navigate and user-friendly website.

Explore all your options for coaching here: 

https://www.wavesofcommunication.com/coaching


Aug 28, 202301:05:58
The 5 Top Jobs to Facilitate Speech Progress and Reduced Autism Symptoms

The 5 Top Jobs to Facilitate Speech Progress and Reduced Autism Symptoms

Exhausted parents who feel like ZERO progress toward functional speech is happening…This week’s episode is for YOU! Learn how you could be wasting time and energy playing the WRONG ROLE while neglecting the TOP 5 JOBS needed to facilitate the speech you are looking for.

Marci has an improved, easier to navigate and user-friendly website.

Explore all your options for coaching here: 

https://www.wavesofcommunication.com/coaching


Aug 21, 202351:35
5 Tips to Change Your Child's Mind - Virtual Autism Habits
Aug 14, 202339:03
5 Reasons Most Parents Should Decline Referral for Autism Evaluation
Aug 07, 202345:57
6 Reasons Your Child is Resistant or Stuck - Prompt Dependence or Prompt Avoidance
Jul 31, 202355:53
11 Ways to Use the Laws of Attraction and Overcome Virtual Autism
Jul 24, 202349:24
15 Different -Non-Tech- Causes of Virtual Autism Could Be Keeping Your Child Stuck
Jul 17, 202350:38
Most Common Speech and Behavior Questions Answered - Progress Check-In - Coaching
Jul 10, 202301:03:29
5 Signs Your Child is the Boss + Strategies
Jul 03, 202301:31:21
5 Parenting Tips for Virtual Autism Plus Answers to Common Questions

5 Parenting Tips for Virtual Autism Plus Answers to Common Questions

Mother’s Day and Father’s Day can feel very different for parents of kids who are not speaking well YET. Today’s video has 5 tips to help parents feel GREAT about your role in facilitating your child through their developmental challenges.


It's never too late to start seeing results with your child.

Register in this workshop NOW and see progress because you are more than capable than you know.

https://bit.ly/40AzMpY


Jun 19, 202301:12:35
How to Keep Your Mindset on Progress and Success Throughout Your Speech Development Journey
Jun 12, 202337:42
Plan Your Summer for Speech Development
Jun 05, 202311:36
Is Your Child TOO Delayed to Help Them Catch Up Naturally?
May 29, 202301:03:43
Week # 3 Virtual Autism Symptoms Challenge - Spoken Language and Social Skill
May 22, 202301:54:39
Virtual Autism Symptoms Challenge the ASD Diagnosis - Week #2 Introduce Structure
May 15, 202301:55:08
Virtual Autism Symptoms Challenge the ASD Diagnosis - Week #1 ReConnect
May 08, 202301:12:24
5 Tips to Establish Listening and Connection in ONE HOUR

5 Tips to Establish Listening and Connection in ONE HOUR

Marci filmed a really short but profound episode before she left India for Morocco.

In this episode, she shares the knowledge she gained and the advice she gave to Indian parents during her one-on-one sessions.


Don’t forget you have the opportunity to see her LIVE in Rabat, Morocco!

29th of April,2023


She will hold her online workshop on the 23rd of April

All the information is on our website: 

https://bit.ly/414Qkri


Apr 17, 202312:04
5 Strategies to Work With Verbal Stimming, Echolalia, Self-Talk, Autistic Speech Patterns
Apr 03, 202344:48
Stimming Behaviors - A Symptom or A Tool
Mar 27, 202341:22
Allergies and Autism ADHD Symptoms - Late-Talking and Irritation

Allergies and Autism ADHD Symptoms - Late-Talking and Irritation

Could your child’s “autism or ADHD symptoms” be a result of allergies? How are you responding to sudden changes in behavior when the weather, plants, or environmental influences such as pets or diets ALSO change? 

Allergies and sensitivities that cause inflammation, irritation, or even pain will cause a late-talker to need to communicate their distress. Tune in to this informational video + Q&A for ideas and strategies for late-talkers who suffer from allergies. 

REGISTER for my interactive online workshop here: Parent-Caregiver Workshop Options 

Marci’s workshop is starting  5 Days! 

Sign up now and see how you can help your child and others with language facilitation.

https://wavesofcommunication.com/nslf-workshop-options


Mar 20, 202347:34
5 Signs Your Child Has Virtual Autism

5 Signs Your Child Has Virtual Autism

Do you know about VIRTUAL autism? Many parents are putting their kids into potentially harmful therapies due to this common misdiagnosis.

Learn 5 signs that your child has virtual autism and what you can do to help them lose the symptoms and get back to speech development.

Marci is coming to India and Morocco this coming April!

Send her a note if you want to arrange an in-person consultation to see more natural speech

marci@wavesofcommunication.com

Mar 13, 202301:06:35
Uncover the Messages Behind Nonverbal Communication to Shift it Into Speech
Mar 06, 202325:54
Frustration in Schools - What Parents of Late-Talkers Need to Know NOW
Feb 27, 202342:22
10 Tips for Faster Speech Evolution in 2023 -Part 2
Jan 30, 202321:29
10 Tips for Faster Speech Evolution in 2023 -Part 1

10 Tips for Faster Speech Evolution in 2023 -Part 1

Is your late talker’s speech progress going more slowly than you hoped?

It's common for parents to struggle trying to keep up with the late-talker's complex evolution from behavior into speech.You may not see as much change as you did when you first made the shift to give up prompting. You may experience some great attention and focus, as well as some new vocalizations or pop-out words, however, the real, functional speech is not coming.

Once again, Marci has you covered with 10 tips to help.

Tune into this 2-part  series for parents who want to influence FASTER speech development progress with language facilitation.

Jan 23, 202321:48
Make the Switch from ABA to Natural Language Facilitation for Better Spoken Language Outcomes
Jan 16, 202339:48
Win the War Over Speech - Choose Your Battles Wisely and Avoid the Chaos
Jan 09, 202329:11