Speech Delays, Red Flags & Neurodivergent Learners: A Parent's Guide with Carly Jaffe, M.S., CCC-SLP

**Make sure to Share and Subscribe so more families can find our resources! This podcast episode featured Tiffany Hernandez interviewing Carly, a speech language pathologist, about speech development and support for neurodivergent learners and homeschool families. Carly discussed the importance of early communication foundations, particularly during the 0-3 age window, and explained key red flags parents should watch for including delayed prelinguistic skills by age one and limited vocabulary combination by age two. They covered strategies for supporting speech development at home through routine-based language modeling, reading to children, and interactive play, with special attention to avoiding babytalk while using appropriate vocal inflection. Carly also introduced her Jabaroo app, which provides functional language words, songs, and interactive components to help children learn essential communication skills, and offered free access to podcast listeners. The conversation concluded with plans for a follow-up episode focused specifically on how speech language pathologists can support microschools nationwide. All About Carly Jaffe: Carly Jaffe, M.S., CCC-SLP, is a Florida State licensed and ASHA-certified Speech-Language Pathologist, founder of Miss Carly SLP, and creator of Jabberroo. Carly began her career working in the NYC Department of Education, where she spent 12 years supporting students with diverse learning and communication needs, a foundation that shaped the way she supports children and families today. Through her private practice, Carly works with children of all ages with a special focus on childhood apraxia of speech, autism, and early communication development. She helps families build communication skills through connection, play, and everyday routines. Four years ago, Carly founded Jabberroo, an interactive speech and language platform designed to bring communication-building activities into the home through interactive songs and books. Her mission is to help parents turn everyday moments into meaningful opportunities for learning. Carly also partners with schools to support communication development beyond traditional speech therapy sessions. Through Jabberroo, she helps teachers and staff incorporate evidence-based communication strategies into daily classroom routines using interactive songs, books, visual supports, and structured language activities. Her focus is on helping communication goals carry over throughout the school day so that students have opportunities to practice and use their skills across classrooms, activities, and social interactions. Link to download Jabberroo app: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/jabberr... Email: [email protected] Website link to Jabberroo: www.jabberroo.com/welcome Website link to private practice: www.misscarlyslp.com Instagram/tiktok: @Jabberroo Youtube: @Jabberroo    / @jabberroo