From Sounds to First Words is a supportive, evidence-based course designed by a speech-language pathologist to help parents understand how early communication develops. Inside this course, you’ll learn: What counts as communication before words The pre-linguistic skills that predict first words How to respond to babbling, sounds, gestures, and eye gaze How to talk in ways that support language (without pressure) How daily routines build vocabulary When to monitor, support, and to seek help

Evidence-based strategies that support your child's communication development modeled by me (a Speech-Language Pathologist). You can use these as a guide for how to support your own child and reference them as many times as you like! This library will be constantly growing!

Welcome. I’m really glad you’re here. Before you jump into any videos or resources, I want to take a few minutes to explain what this space is, how to use it, and what you can expect — so this feels supportive, not overwhelming.

Coming April 2026! Pre-linguistic skills are the foundation of communication. This course includes short video lessons in each folder explaining what each skill is, why it matters, and how to target it during play and daily routines. Learn how to build joint attention, imitation, gestures, engagement, and early intentional communication step by step. Learn the WHAT, WHY, and HOW.