Aug 13 2024 40 mins
In this episode, I speak with Dr. Sandra McMahon, an experienced speech pathologist with specific expertise in multiple birth children, about the unique challenges and considerations in language development for twins, triplets or more.
Sandra discusses the importance of early intervention in speech pathology, emphasizing that while some children might naturally outgrow certain communication difficulties, early support is crucial for better long-term outcomes. She highlights how addressing feeding issues early on can impact speech and language development, given the coordination required for both tasks.
She highlights three key areas for parents and educators to be mindful of when thinking about the language development of multiple birth children and offers practical advice for parents concerned about their children's communication skills.
Sandra also clarifies the popular view that multiple birth children have their own secret language and explains what is happening when multiple birth children seem to speak their own language.
This is a must-listen episode for anyone raising multiples who wants to learn more about how to support their children’s language development.
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