Optimizing Play-Based Intervention for Early Language Development: Our Top 10 Toys | Laura Mize

In this episode, Laura Mize, M.S., CCC-SLP, and Macy Mize Usher, M.S., CCC-SLP, share their Top 10 toys for boosting early communication in toddlers and preschoolers. We intentionally chose familiar, affordable toys you’ll find in almost every home, not specialty therapy materials, so parents and therapists can put these ideas into action right away. We break down why each toy made our list, along with our favorite therapy activities, sample early communication goals, and practical tips for using each toy to target a wide range of skills—from engagement and connection…to imitation…to play development…to receptive and expressive language. Whether you're a therapist providing bagless, family-centered intervention in children’s homes or a parent looking for fresh ways to help your child learn to understand and use words, this episode gives you tons of new, do-able ideas using toys a family already own or use these classics in your office or clinic. LINK HERE: https://teachmetotalk.com/ceu_course/... TOY LINKS WE RECOMMEND in this course: MY AMAZON STOREFRONT with this list https://amzn.to/4ra3wZp Bubbles https://amzn.to/3K8lScx, https://amzn.to/3JKkih5 Ball Toys https://amzn.to/48caQLr, https://amzn.to/47PnVLQ, https://amzn.to/482iQi4 Barns & Animals https://amzn.to/4phnPlR, https://amzn.to/3XG9pjs, https://amzn.to/3X7UcaS Cars & Vehicles https://amzn.to/3X4mumD, https://amzn.to/43F1Qx5, https://amzn.to/4rg9po4, https://amzn.to/488Sx9Z, https://amzn.to/4rc7UqW Key Toys https://amzn.to/3X7dxJa, https://amzn.to/4i8FKsB, https://amzn.to/3X3iUJr, https://amzn.to/3K6Uo75, https://amzn.to/4iaMqGT Bowling Set https://amzn.to/4iaoH9D Baby Dolls https://amzn.to/4pfB8TU, https://amzn.to/4a4BUPf, https://amzn.to/4a4BUPf Water Play https://amzn.to/3JViLop, https://amzn.to/4rq1tRg, https://amzn.to/4o6hvN0 Kitchen Play https://amzn.to/49qLGek, https://amzn.to/3Mdrumr, https://amzn.to/4pltfMI, https://amzn.to/44eAxtz Books https://amzn.to/4rq3JIe, https://amzn.to/4iaulZn, https://amzn.to/43I6nPg, https://amzn.to/4oqxsy5 Playground Equipment https://amzn.to/48qfgzu, https://amzn.to/4o37XlV, https://amzn.to/3K08KX6 Wooden Puzzles https://amzn.to/4pnh8Ps, https://amzn.to/43CWlyT, https://amzn.to/44hbVAr, https://amzn.to/3LOdBv0 ** I earn a tiny commission off any purchase from the links. Have a question for Laura and Macy? Email [email protected] or [email protected] with the subject line PODCAST Join Laura’s daily email for free therapy ideas: (near 50K subscribers!!) https://teachmetotalk.com/ Therapy Manuals from teachmetotalk.com The Late Talker Workbook NEW https://teachmetotalk.com/the-late-ta... The Autism Workbook https://teachmetotalk.com/product/aut... Let's Talk About Talking https://teachmetotalk.com/product/let... Teach Me To Talk The Therapy Manual https://teachmetotalk.com/product/tea... Building Verbal Imitation Skills in Toddlers https://teachmetotalk.com/product/bui... Teach Me To Play WITH You https://teachmetotalk.com/product/tea... FUNctional Phonology https://teachmetotalk.com/product/fun... Apraxia Workbooks 1 & 2 https://teachmetotalk.com/product/the... Learn about our Strengths-Based Approach for Helping Autistic Toddlers and Preschoolers Connect and Communicate: Shift from deficits-focused to strengths-based speech therapy — using goals and activities that build genuine connection while honoring neurodiversity. https://teachmetotalk.com/strengths-b... Shop Our Favorite Speech Therapy Toys: https://www.amazon.com/shop/teachmeto... Amazon affiliates earn teeny tiny commissions from purchases. It's still a great way to support our work!** Watch more videos and get free speech therapy ideas: https://teachmetotalk.com speech therapy speech therapy for toddlers how to teach toddlers to talk late talker nonspeaking toddler teach me to talk imitation skills early intervention speech therapy SLP tips autism and speech speech therapy imitation how to help late talkers speech therapy at home language development toddler communication play based speech therapy early language development toddler speech therapy ideas best toys for speech therapy how to teach toddlers to talk everyday toys speech therapy early intervention SLP late talker strategies toddler language goals bagless speech therapy autism early intervention speech therapy at home