Frequently Asked Questions
What ages are the courses for?
Course 1 is best suited parents or speech therapists with children between the ages of 12 months and 5 years. Course 2 is best for children 2 years to 5 years.
Is this course for children Autism?
YES! This course covers essential techniques which apply to children at-risk of autism, or diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. Modules 1 and 2 are tailored for children experiencing these developmental challenges.
Should the course replace speech therapy?
For optimum results, use this course while working in-person with a qualified Speech-Language Pathologist. This course is designed to accompany in-person speech and language therapy by providing general education and resources.
Does your speech therapy course work?
More than 2,000+ families have taken part in our course and made significant improvements in their speech and language skills. Parents love how flexible, engaging, and accessible our speech therapy course is.
How many words should my child be saying?
The average vocabulary sizes for children are as follows:
- 12 mos = 2-6 words
- 15 mos = 10 words
- 18 mos = 50 words
- 24 mos = 200 - 300 words
- 30 mos = 450 words
- 36 mos = 1,000 words
How do I know if this course is right for my child?
Does this sound like your child?
- over the age of 12 mos
- lacks verbal imitation skills and real words
- has difficulty following simple directions
- lacks appropriate playtime skills
- has a below-average vocabulary size
- lacks social interest and engagement
If any of those descriptions sound like your child, you should consider enrolling in this course to learn how to help your child.
Are English Closed Captions available?
YES! English closed captions are available for each video in the first course titled"How to Teach a Toddler to Talk V2" but not yet for the Advanced course.
Is the course available with Spanish subtitles?
Spanish subtitles are available for each video in the first course titled "How to Teach a Toddler to Talk V2" but not yet for the Advanced course. Enrollment also includes a Spanish translation of the course workbook.
How do I use the mobile app?
First, you need to select and pay for a membership plan. Once you are a member you can visit the Apple app store or Google Playstore and search "Walkie Talkie Education." Then you can enter your login information and access all of our content on our new mobile app.