There is a reason why the word “wreath” is not a common first word! Not only is wreath a fringe word (typically only used in specific contexts), but it also contains the R and TH sounds, which are later developing sounds! It’s much more typical to hear first words such as mama, ba/bottle, wee, papa, or dada as a first word.
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This is because (you guessed it!) p, b, m, w, and d are EARLY developing sounds. Why is that? All of these sounds have something in common... They provide meaningful visual feedback! This means that a child can learn how to make the sound in their own mouth by looking at yours when you say it. Thank you mirror neurons 🙌
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PLUS the movements that the oral structures need to make to produce these sounds aren’t very complex. Basic lip, tongue, and jaw movement goes a long way.
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Now that doesn’t mean all children will have an easy time learning these sounds (enter your friendly neighborhood Speech Language Pathologist!)... but it does mean they could be an ideal place to start!
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So what does all of this mean for you? Modeling words that make sense to say throughout your every day life that ALSO contain these “visual” sounds might be just what your child needs to learn to say their first word!
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This is because (you guessed it!) p, b, m, w, and d are EARLY developing sounds. Why is that? All of these sounds have something in common... They provide meaningful visual feedback! This means that a child can learn how to make the sound in their own mouth by looking at yours when you say it. Thank you mirror neurons 🙌
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PLUS the movements that the oral structures need to make to produce these sounds aren’t very complex. Basic lip, tongue, and jaw movement goes a long way.
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Now that doesn’t mean all children will have an easy time learning these sounds (enter your friendly neighborhood Speech Language Pathologist!)... but it does mean they could be an ideal place to start!
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So what does all of this mean for you? Modeling words that make sense to say throughout your every day life that ALSO contain these “visual” sounds might be just what your child needs to learn to say their first word!
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