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Episode #1: What Causes a Speech or Language Delay (and what doesn't)

In this first episode of Talk It Out, Katie and Carly of Wee Talkers—pediatric speech-language pathologists and moms of six kids between them—dive into a question that’s on many parents’ minds: “What causes a speech and language delay?” They cover common concerns, clear up myths, and offer helpful resources and encouragement.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • What to expect for communication milestones at 12 months. Carly and Katie explain pre-talking skills and the milestones that build a foundation for speech and language.
  • Common causes of speech and language delays. They discuss conditions and factors like hearing loss, autism, family history, and more.
  • What doesn’t cause delays. Clearing up common myths, they address questions about tongue ties, bilingualism, screen time, and parental impact on speech delays.

Plus, Katie and Carly offer practical tips for supporting your child’s language development at home and share resources like the Wee Talkers milestone checklist and their TalkToddler course, designed to help parents boost communication skills with their little ones.

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CARLY AND KATIE

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Carly and Katie are pediatric speech-language pathologists and the co-founders of Wee Talkers. Through courses, resources, and now their podcast, they help parents support their children's speech and language development in simple, effective ways.

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