KidTalk intervention procedures are based on more than 50 research studies demonstrating that naturalistic, conversation-based language teaching implemented by parents and teachers is effective for teaching young children functional communication skills.
Children taught using KidTalk procedures typically learn new vocabulary, talk in longer sentences, and develop strong, positive relationships with their parents, teachers and peers.
For children with between 12 and 42 months with and without language delays.
For children with repaired cleft palate between 12 and 36 months.
For children with autism between 5 and 8 years with language delays.
**Save the Date for Enhanced Milieu Teaching Training for Summer 2012: July 16th through 20th
Email morganlueck@gmail.com for more information
This training will include:
1. First edition of the intervention manual
2. Direct practice with feedback and coaching from experts with children with different communication disorders (autism, Down syndrome, language delays)
3. Guidelines for teaching parents, teachers and other communication partners
4. Experience using alternative modes of communication (sign, AAC)
At the end of this training you will receive Level 1 Enhanced Milieu Teaching Certification and the steps necessary to complete additional certifications if desired.
Kidtalk makes the news with a picnic to gather families participating in all KidTalk projects. (click here to read the article in Green Hills News!)
IGDI Home Page (Individual Growth and Development Indicators for Infants and Toddlers)
Conference and Workshop Presentations
KidTalk has a staff of about 30 people, including psychologists, speech language pathologists, special educators, early childhood educators, and counseling professionals. Our staff includes doctoral and masters students in special education as well as undergraduate students who support our research and training projects.
KidTalk at Vanderbilt regularly provides intervention to young children with language delays through ongoing research and demonstration projects.
Contact us to learn about available KidTalk Projects.
