“Expansion” is rephrasing what a child says in a more correct, complete, or complex way.  When we model longer, correct phrases, we create more listening opportunities! 

http://heartolearn.org/materials/docs/lsl-strategies-flyers/Expansion%204.8.18_ENGLISH.pdf

When exposed to speech, children with normal hearing learn to listen, begin to babble, start imitating speech, develop an understanding of speech and language, and produce words.

Link: https://journals.lww.com/thehearingjournal/Fulltext/2018/12000/Auditory_Perception_vs__Speech_Production_in.3.aspx?fbclid=IwAR08Rgg2ZImXreXvlf15iF9HmGW4HntQwIg7eUqwb1ejYugdIcKiqJf98mY

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Link: https://blog.aaastateofplay.com/2018/12/how-play-helps-children-develop-5.html

The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) lauded the development of an early detection device for Filipino infants to prevent hearing loss by researchers from the Philippines and the United States of America.

Link: https://news.mb.com.ph/2018/12/07/ched-lauds-joint-ph-us-project-on-early-newborn-screening-on-deafness-prevention/

Parents are overwhelmed with messaging and claims about how the latest “educational” toy or app is going to make their child smarter or more prepared for school. At the same time, accelerating scientific advances have demonstrated the critical importance of early brain and child development across the lifespan.

Link: http://www.aappublications.org/news/2018/12/03/toys120318?platform=hootsuite

Are you registered for the NCHAM Webinar being offered tomorrow, 12/5? Register now to learn more about “Just in Time Resources for Families and Providers.”

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