Because trauma, early adversity, and chronic stress impact a child's ability to learn vicariously, many children struggle with issues related to speech and language development. If a child can't understand language or express their needs, they may have trouble making friends, following directions, or getting needs met without using behaviors. In this episode, Cara Mohundro, MA, CCC-SLP, teaches us practical ways we can encourage language development while still staying connected to our kids. Cara is a mom to four children by birth and adoption and lives and works in Memphis, TN. Click here to download a transcript for this episode. Relevant Links Memphis Family Connection Center Speech and Language Milestones by Age