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How Does Play Impact Cognitive Development?

Piaget, Vygotsky, and Smilansky. These are the top researchers (along with Parten) cited when understanding how play impacts cognitive development in early childhood. Vygotsky’s research says children are born with basic cognitive functions and build/grow their cognitive abilities through social interactions and adult experiences. He believes talking to children and

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Early Signs of Autism in Toddlers

This episode is Part 1 of a four-part conversation between Tara and Megan about autistic toddlers. Megan and Tara discuss typical vs. atypical toddler development, traits of Autism in 2 year olds, and other early signs of Autism. This is an important conversation for SLP Early Intervention and speech therapy

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