The Secret to Unlocking Your Toddler’s Language: Just OWL!

As parents, we are programmed to be "fixers." When our children struggle to open a snack or find a word, our instinct is to jump in and do it for them. In the world of Early Intervention (EI), we often find that the most effective way to help a child speak is actually to stop talking!

To stop talking?! I know, I know but hear me out…

To help your child become a confident communicator, speech therapists use an evidence-based strategy called The OWL Technique. This approach is a cornerstone of the Hanen Centre’s "It Takes Two to Talk" program, which is backed by decades of research showing that children learn best when they lead the interaction.