Early Childhood Language and Play Development
Recorded March 16, 2022
Language development in early childhood is the process your child uses to learn and understand the system of words for communication. Play is an important part of a child’s early development. Playing helps young children’s brains to develop and for their language and communication skills to mature.
In this video, the team from Speech Matters walks us through Early Childhood Language and Play Development and explains the different aspects and stages of it as well as provide insights and some tools on how to promote both.
Presented by Speech Matters SLP Services Inc.
Holly Smith (she/her) is a speech-language pathologist with over 12 years of experience working with clients of all ages. She is currently registered with the College of Speech and Hearing Health Professionals of British Columbia (CSHBC) and the Alberta College of Speech Language Pathologists and Audiologists (ACSLPA), and she is certified with Speech-Language and Audiology Canada (SAC). Holly has worked with many autistic learners and their families, working collaboratively to provide client-centered and autism-affirming SLP services. Holly also has spent many years working with Indigenous children and families, and she is passionate about informed, inclusive, and culturally-sensitive practice for Indigenous communities.
Fright Moore (they/them) is an autistic speech-language pathologist currently registered with the College of Speech and Hearing Health Professionals of British Columbia (CSHBC) and the Alberta College of Speech Language Pathologists and Audiologists (ACSLPA). Fright is also provisionally certified with Speech-Language and Audiology Canada (SAC). Fright has worked with many autistic children and their families, equipping learners with the tools to communicate and live authentically. As part of their practice, Fright provides autism-affirming caregiver education and coaching.
Laurisa Adams (She/Her) is a speech-language pathologist and currently registered with the Alberta College of Speech Language Pathologists and Audiologists (ACSLPA). Since moving to Alberta, Laurisa has gained much experience working with autistic clients and their families across many aspects of their daily lives; whether that be through FSCD home visits or within educational and daycare settings. Laurisa has a strong passion for early language development and providing education and support to families that can help stem successful early communication skills in whatever capacity that feels right for the family.
For more information:
