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LENA eNewsletter - July 2009

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Dr. Kimbrough Oller explains how he used the LENA System to evaluate language input and learning in his own multilingual home. Using LENA to evaluate child language input and language learning in audio environment featuring three languages

Ask the Expert - July 2009

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0500

LENA eNewsletter - June 2009

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Dr. Jill Gilkerson explains how the LENA Developmental Snapshot was created and how parents and clinicians can use the new online service to identify language delays and disorders early and monitor a child’s treatment progress. Quick and confidential, the LENA Developmental Snapshot is a unique service for parents and clinicians

Ask the Expert - June 2009

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500

LENA eNewsletter - April 2009

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Teacher, administrator, and urban learning advocate Mary Ann Bash explains how she uses the LENA System with her Each One Teach One: No More Gap language intervention program. LENA Foundation Announces the Development of an Automatic Autism Screen...

Ask the Expert - April 2009

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0500

LENA eNewsletter - March 2009

Sun, 01 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Melanie Potock, M.A., CCC-SLP, explains how she’s been using the new LENA Language Assessment to augment her treatment regimen and get more out of her workday. LENA Foundation Technology Measures Effectiveness of Autism Therapy...

Ask the Expert - March 2009

Sun, 01 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0500

LENA eNewsletter - January 2009

Thu, 01 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Christine Yoshinaga-Itano, Ph.D., talks about the LENA Pro system’s potential to help discover new treatments for infants and children who are deaf or hard of hearing. Infoture division LENA LABS announces new LENA Language Assessment...

Ask the Expert - January 2009

Thu, 01 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0500

LENA eNewsletter - November 2008

Sat, 01 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Terrance D. Paul, CEO and Co-founder of Infoture, Inc., developer of LENA, talks about the latest research, plus LENA Automatic Vocalization Assessment Report. Supporting Language Development in the First 3 Years...

Ask the Expert - November 2008

Sat, 01 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500

LENA eNewsletter - September 2008

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Dr. Kimbrough Oller discusses his success with the LENA System, plus some preliminary analysis of an ASD study using LENA. Identifying important outcomes for children from birth to age 5...

Ask the Expert - September 2008

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0500

LENA eNewsletter - July 2008

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Featured expert Steve F. Warren, Ph.D. talks about the value of LENA, "Good Morning Me!" as the featured book and some great feedback from our customers. Literacy begins at home...

Ask the Expert - July 2008

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500

LENA eNewsletter - May 2008

Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Featured expert Susan Oakes offers tips on reading with your children. Featuring Moshe and Zachary as the LENA baby picks! Mom wins fight for autism insurance...

Ask the Expert - May 2008

Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Does reading aloud help children become better readers?

Talking Tip - July 2008 - Take a trip to the beach or a lake.

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Play together on the shore with the dirt or sand. Build a sandcastle or other formation. Talk through the building process. Walk along the water’s edge and let the water soak your feet. Talk about how it feels using words such as cold, wet, slippery, and tickly. Explore the seaside/lakeside terrain while naming and describing things you see such as seashells, seaweed, rocks, and animals.

Reading Corner - July 2008 - Good Morning Me!

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Purchase this book

“Parent-child vocal play that involves strategic sound repetition can be great fun for both parent and child. This book provides parents with some wonderful tools for establishing a strong basis for intelligible speech.”
-Christine Yoshinaga-Itano, Ph.D., Vice Provost and associate Vice Chancellor for Diversity and Equity at the University of Colorado at Boulder

Talking Tip - May 2008 - Have a language-rich family excursion! (Pt. 2)

Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 -0500

The art museum. Art provides a feast for the eyes – and the brain! Look at each painting and describe what you see. Talk about the feelings portrayed in the painting. Marble, metal, cement, clay, and wood all have different qualities. Use this opportunity to talk about the sight and feel of each of these materials. Then go home and let your inspired children sculpt with clay, paint, or draw. Talk about what you are doing, and recall the events of your lovely day at the museum.

LENA eNewsletter - April 2008

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Featured expert Fredrick Zimmerman, Ph.D. discusses the influence TV has on children, and alternatives to using the TV as a babysitter. Featuring Emily Banks and Adam Escobedo as the LENA baby picks! Differences in Language Appear Biological...

Ask the Expert - April 2008

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0500

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) suggests that parents should refrain from letting children under age 3 watch TV. But sometimes I just need a break! Any tips? What do you recommend as some substitute activities?

Talking Tip - April 2008 - Have a language-rich family excursion!

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0500

The zoo. A family day trip offers a great opportunity to increase your child’s exposure to language. Use this time to name every animal. Talk about the color, size, and unique characteristics of each animal. Compare one animal to another so children can begin learning relationships such as big/small, short/tall, dark/light, and same/different. Use descriptive terms such as soft, warm, furry, and feathery. (Don’t forget to wash your hands afterwards.)

Reading Corner - May 2008 - My Truck is Stuck!

Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Recommended by Read Aloud America

LENA eNewsletter - March 2008

Sat, 01 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Featured expert Joanne Baum, Ph.D. discusses how to achieve higher word counts and conversational turns with twins. Featuring Neala Weddell and Tennessee Beckwith as the LENA baby picks! Researchers look into the link...

Ask the Expert - March 2008

Sat, 01 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0500

How can I engage with my twins more and increase my word counts? There doesn't seem to be enough energy or hours in a day!

Reading Corner - April 2008 - How a Baby Grows

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Talking Tip - March 2008 - Read enthusiastically with your child.

Sat, 01 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Point out pictures in the story and talk about them.
If you’re tired of reading “baby books” read your favorite stories out loud.
Poetry is a wonderful way to expose you and your child to new words and creative word usage.

LENA eNewsletter - February 2008

Fri, 01 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Featured expert Dr. Judy K. Montgomery talks about increasing speech and language skills, featuring Erik Smithson and Katherine Jacobs as the LENA baby picks! Five ways to help kids love Books...

Ask the Expert - February 2008

Fri, 01 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500

My 15 month old daughter doesn't speak as much as my friends' children. How can I encourage her to speak more? And what should I look for in her that prompts me to visit a speech specialist?

LENA eNewsletter - January 2008

Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Featured expert Dr. Joanne Baum talks about fostering a child’s interest in reading, featuring Hope Holtrop and Brycen Colombo as the LENA baby picks! Fundamental skills pre-kindergarten has its advantages...

Ask the Expert - January 2008

Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500

With all the toys my child received during the holidays, how can I maintain an interest in reading?

Reading Corner - March 2008 - Where’s Spot?

Sat, 01 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Talking Tip - February 2008 - Think out loud.

Fri, 01 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Whether it’s your grocery list or your ideas for your upcoming sales pitch, speak these things out loud to your child. See examples below: 1. “Let’s see... we need diapers, shampoo, and lotion for you. For dinner tonight, let’s buy noodles, tomato sauce, and mushrooms to make spaghetti.” 2. “Should I present the research first or the personal story first? I think the personal story will catch the client’s attention.”

Reading Corner - February 2008 - Guess How Much I
Love You

Fri, 01 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Recommended by Read Aloud America

Talking Tip - January 2008 - Talk to your child during normal, everyday activities.

Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500

During meals, talk about the food they are eating. Talk about the color, taste, and texture of the food. Talk about how the food makes you feel. For example, you can say, “You’re eating peaches. Peaches are bright orange. They taste sweet! I love eating peaches!”

LENA eNewsletter - December 2007

Sat, 01 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500

Featured expert Dr. Steven F. Warren talks about the implications of language delays, featuring Brian Williams and Vinson Gardy as the LENA baby picks! Research shows dialogue boosts language skills...

Ask the Expert - December 2007

Sat, 01 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500

Does a language delay mean my child will be slow for the rest of his or her life?

LENA eNewsletter - November 2007

Thu, 01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0500

Featured expert Khanh-Van Le-Bucklin gets artsy, featuring Maile and Ethan as the LENA baby picks! Research shows, parents talk more to first-born children and...

Ask the Expert - November 2007

Thu, 01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0500

My daughter has shown a very unique interest in colors, more so than my other children. Would you suggest letting her use painting computer games or should I let her run loose with her own paints? She is young and I worry she will try to eat the paints!

Reading Corner - January 2008 - Baby Cakes

Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Recommended by Read Aloud America

Talking Tip - December 2007 - Speak to your child face to face, calmly, in a fairly quiet environment.

Sat, 01 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500

Speak often
Use short 7-9 word sentences
Use lots of expression in your voice
Repeat often
Name and describe things around both of you
Use lots of gestures with your speech

Reading Corner - December 2007 - Goodnight Moon

Sat, 01 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500

Talking Tip - November 2007 - Sing to your child:

Thu, 01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0500

You can sing common children’s songs like “The Wheels on the Bus” or “The Itsy Bitsy Spider.”
Play your favorite music, and sing out loud. You have a captive audience!
Make up your own songs. Be as silly as you want! Have fun!

LENA eNewsletter - October 2007

Mon, 01 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0500

Featured expert Dr. Jill Gilkerson talks about Conversational Turns (CT), featuring Sadie Brazzell and Michelle Johnson as the LENA baby picks! Research shows, most parents talk most with their children in...

Ask the Expert - October 2007

Mon, 01 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0500

I consider myself to be a very talkative mother, but I continually score poorly in Conversational Turns. I don't see how I can engage in conversation with my child if they can't talk yet. What exactly are Conversational Turns and how do I increase them?

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Talking Tip - July 2008 - Take a trip to the beach or a lake.

Reading Corner - July 2008 - Good Morning Me!

Talking Tip - May 2008 - Have a language-rich family excursion! (Pt. 2)

LENA eNewsletter - April 2008

Ask the Expert - April 2008

Talking Tip - April 2008 - Have a language-rich family excursion!

Reading Corner - May 2008 - My Truck is Stuck!

LENA eNewsletter - March 2008

Ask the Expert - March 2008

Reading Corner - April 2008 - How a Baby Grows

Talking Tip - March 2008 - Read enthusiastically with your child.

LENA eNewsletter - February 2008

Ask the Expert - February 2008

LENA eNewsletter - January 2008

Ask the Expert - January 2008

Reading Corner - March 2008 - Where’s Spot?

Talking Tip - February 2008 - Think out loud.

Reading Corner - February 2008 - Guess How Much I Love You

Talking Tip - January 2008 - Talk to your child during normal, everyday activities.

LENA eNewsletter - December 2007

Ask the Expert - December 2007

LENA eNewsletter - November 2007

Ask the Expert - November 2007

Reading Corner - January 2008 - Baby Cakes

Talking Tip - December 2007 - Speak to your child face to face, calmly, in a fairly quiet environment.

Reading Corner - December 2007 - Goodnight Moon

Talking Tip - November 2007 - Sing to your child:

LENA eNewsletter - October 2007

Ask the Expert - October 2007

Reading Corner - February 2008 - Guess How Much I
Love You