'They’re just a late talker.' 'They understand everything.' 'They’ll catch up.'

When you work with young children, it can be difficult to know what is part of typical language development and what might signal that a child needs additional support.

In this practical webinar, qualified Speech Pathologist Colin Slattery unpacks how language develops from birth to five and what educators should be noticing along the way. You'll explore both what children understand and how they express themselves, while building your knowledge of common language delays and disorders.

Together, we will explore how to:

• Recognise key stages in receptive and expressive language development from birth to five

• Understand the development of vocabulary and what to expect as children’s communication grows

• Identify signs that may indicate a language delay or communication difficulty

• Understand how augmentative communication can support children with complex communication needs

Because when we understand how children communicate, we are better equipped to recognise their strengths, notice when they may need additional support and respond with greater confidence.