Overview

The interaction between a child and their parent or caregiver is the foundation of communication. The Talk Box is a collection of online resources that helps parents and caregivers learn ways to help their child’s speech and language development. Any activity you do with your child is a chance to learn language. Talk to your child while you play and do everyday things together. How you talk and respond to your child makes a difference.

The Talk Box will give you tips to help your child. You’ll learn:

• how to talk with your child to encourage communication development
• activities to help your child develop language
• what to expect in speech sound and language development
• about talking to your child in the language you know best
• when and where to get help

The Talk Box resources are for parents, caregivers and others who care for your child. It’s not meant to replace speech and language services. If you’re concerned about your child’s speech and language development, contact a speech-language pathologist.