Week 4: Children Finding Their Voice

Written By Jody Vaynshtok

In our final week of National Speech-Language-Hearing Month we are exploring the world of early communication to help children find their voice. Communication can take many different forms: words, gestures, visuals, or devices.

Ways to support your child:

  • Follow their lead in play

  • Model language without pressure

  • Celebrate all communication attempts

Big or small, every voice matters. This week we are sharing resources to families to help them further develop their own skills in being a strong communication partner, and the ways to look for communication from your little one.

Jody Vaynshtok
Jody is a California-licensed speech language pathologist with eight years of industry and clinical experience. She has worked with both adult and pediatric populations during her time at private practice, birth-to-three, and hospital facilities. She is experienced in the assessment and treatment of a variety of communication and cognitive disorders. In addition, Jody has a passion for working with adults looking to achieve clearer communication. Jody received her BS in Speech and Hearing Sciences and MS in Medical Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Washington. She was a part of the Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital at Stanford’s cleft and craniofacial clinic participating in the multidisciplinary assessment and treatment of children born with craniofacial abnormalities. She holds a staff position at UCSF and is the lead speech language pathologist for the department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery’s Hearing Loss Clinic. When she's not busy having fun with her clients Jody enjoys spending time with her husband, Anton, friends and family. And if she's not headed out somewhere fun for dinner, you might find her at Bar Method working out!
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