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Podcast: Talking Toddlers
Episode: Why Asking “What’s This?” Often Backfires With Late Talkers Ep 138
Description: If your toddler isn’t talking much yet, you may have found yourself asking, “What’s this?” — hoping to hear a word.But for many late talkers, that well-intentioned question quietly shuts things down.In this episode, Erin Hyer — speech-language pathologist with over 35 years of clinical and real-life experience — explains why asking for words too early can work against development, and what actually helps toddlers feel ready to communicate.You’ll learn:Why silence doesn’t mean your child won’t talk — just that the foundations are still formingThe difference between 'testing' and ...