How Toddlers Learn to Talk—Step by Step

This video is an insightful resource for parents and therapists. She emphasizes that spoken language doesn’t appear suddenly; it builds on foundational social and cognitive abilities. The video outlines skills such as reacting to events, responding to people, turn-taking, attention span, joint attention, play, receptive language, purposeful vocalization, imitation, gestures, and initiating interaction. Mize highlights that these skills are critical regardless of age, and delays should be addressed developmentally rather than by focusing only on speech. Her practical examples—like encouraging consistent responses to people—make the content relatable and actionable. The review takeaway: this video is both educational and reassuring, reminding caregivers not to give up on spoken language while also valuing AAC as support. Overall, it’s a clear, compassionate guide that blends professional expertise with parent-friendly strategies.