Support Your Toddler’s Speech at Home (Free Parenting Class)
Presenter:
Presenter:
Jen Pla, M.Ed., BCBA, LBA
Jen Pla, M.Ed., BCBA, LBA
Date: May 1st, 2025
Time: 12pm-12:45pm PST
Location: Zoom
Custom Gift: All attendees will receive a complimentary printable designed to help reinforce the concepts taught in the class, making it easier to implement what you learn right away.
Cost: Free
Spots: 25
What It’s About
Support Your Toddler’s Speech at Home is a parent-centered class designed to help you nurture your child’s communication skills in ways that feel natural, meaningful, and connected.
In this class, we’ll explore how speech and language emerge through everyday routines, and how small shifts in your interactions can make a big difference in your child’s ability to express themselves. You’ll learn what early communication looks like—beyond spoken words—and how to meet your child where they are developmentally.
We’ll cover practical strategies to encourage speech at home, including how to model language effectively, respond to your child’s cues, and create a rich environment for communication without adding pressure. You’ll learn how to use play, shared attention, and familiar routines as opportunities for connection and growth.
This class also touches on ways to support toddlers who may be communicating differently—such as children who are late talkers, neurodiverse, or experiencing speech delays—by offering inclusive tools that honor their individual strengths.
You’ll gain insight into how toddlers learn language, what you can do to support their progress, and how to build confidence as a communication partner. Whether your child is just beginning to babble or starting to put words together, this class offers guidance, reassurance, and doable strategies that fit into your daily life.
By the end, you’ll feel more equipped to support your toddler’s speech in ways that foster connection, reduce frustration, and celebrate progress at every stage.
What to Expect
Below is the class outline and what you can expect to learn through attending
Understanding Early Language Development
• Key stages of toddler speech development
• How toddlers communicate before using words
• Signs your toddler is ready to start talking
Creating a Language-Rich Environment at Home
• Using daily routines to build speech and language
• The role of shared attention in toddler communication
• Setting up your space to support language learning
Modeling and Expanding Language Naturally
• How to model words and short phrases effectively
• Responding to gestures, sounds, and attempts to speak
• Using repetition and routines to encourage talking
Supporting Late Talkers and Neurodiverse Toddlers
• Inclusive strategies for children with speech delays
• Recognizing communication strengths in neurodiverse toddlers
• When and how to seek additional support
Using Play and Connection to Build Communication
• The power of play-based speech support
• Encouraging turn-taking and joint attention
• Making speech practice feel natural and enjoyable
Who Should Attend
This parenting class is for all parents and educators, including:
• Parents of toddlers ages 18 months to 3 years who are developing speech at their own pace
• Parents of children with autism, ADHD, developmental delays, or other unique learning needs
• Parents of late talkers who are looking for simple, practical tools to support communication
• Single parents who want effective, everyday strategies that fit into their routines
• Blended families navigating different parenting styles and communication approaches
• Co-parents seeking consistent, connection-based ways to support their toddler’s language development
• Educators, childcare providers, and early intervention specialists looking to partner with families in meaningful ways
My Gift to You
*for attendees only
All attendees will receive a tailored resource designed to help reinforce the concepts taught in the class, so you can immediately apply what you’ve learned in a meaningful way. The goal is to provide you with something practical you can take with you and use right away.
Depending on the class topic, your gift may include:
- Printables to support structured routines and positive behavior.
- Behavior charts, reward charts, and sticker charts to encourage cooperation and reinforce good habits.
- Potty training charts to help guide your child through the process with consistency.
- Parenting printables and educational resources designed to promote emotional regulation, communication, and positive discipline.
- Parenting guides with expert-backed strategies to help you navigate common challenges with confidence.
Each gift is intentionally selected to align with the skills and techniques covered in the class, making it easier for you to implement what you’ve learned. Whether it’s a visual tool, structured plan, or step-by-step guide, you’ll walk away with a valuable resource you can start using immediately to create a calmer, more connected home.
About the Presenter
Jen Pla, M.Ed., BCBA, LBA
Hi! I'm a Family Alignment Coach with 24+ years of experience guiding parents through the challenges and joys of raising children. I combine my experience in behavior analysis, education and meditation to create personalized parenting plans that help families connect, communicate more effectively and co-create a life they love. When I'm not supporting families, you'll find me hiking, camping, meditating, or practicing yoga at my local studio in Encinitas, California.
Jen Pla, M.Ed., BCBA, LBA
Hi! I'm a Family Alignment Coach with 24+ years of experience guiding parents through the challenges and joys of raising children. I combine my experience in behavior analysis, education and meditation to create personalized parenting plans that help families connect, communicate more effectively and co-create a life they love. When I'm not supporting families, you'll find me hiking, camping, meditating, or practicing yoga at my local studio in Encinitas, California.
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RSVP Information
After you RSVP below, you will receive an email with the Zoom link to attend the class at the scheduled date and time. We try to schedule our classes during typical lunch breaks, so you can join from the comfort of your home, car, or anywhere that fits your schedule, making it easy to participate without disrupting your day.
To ensure a stress-free and private learning experience, your video and audio will remain off throughout the session. At the end of the class, we will host a live Q&A session, where you’ll have the opportunity to ask questions via the chat feature and receive guidance in a comfortable, distraction-free environment.
Please note that this class will be recorded, and by RSVPing, you acknowledge and consent to being part of the recording. The recording may be used for educational purposes, marketing, or future course content. Any chat questions or participant interactions included in the recording will remain anonymous.
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Jen@alignedfamilies.com. If you’d like to invite a partner, friend, or relative, please forward this link so they can register separately. Each participant will need to RSVP individually to attend the class.
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