Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Learn how to use a simple Mr. Potato Head toy to help your child build language, attention, imitation, and engagement through play.
In this video, I’ll show you how to:
Choose simple, functional words to repeat
Create opportunities for your child to request
Encourage imitation and joint attention
Keep learning playful and motivating
And remember: your child does not need to repeat every word right away. Your job is to model the language clearly and consistently. Repetition builds understanding—and understanding comes before talking.
Want personalized help finding the right next step for your child? Fill out our 5-minute questionnaire, and my team will send you resources based on your child’s needs:
👉 marybarbera.com/programs
Subscribe for more practical strategies to increase talking, reduce tantrums, and help children with autism or signs of autism make progress at home.
#SpeechDelay #Autism #ToddlerSpeech #LanguageDevelopment #earlyintervention
Learn how to use a simple Mr. Potato Head toy to help your child build language, attention, imitation, and engagement through play.
In this video, I’ll show you how to:
Choose simple, functional words to repeat
Create opportunities for your child to request
Encourage imitation and joint attention
Keep learning playful and motivating
And remember: your child does not need to repeat every word right away. Your job is to model the language clearly and consistently. Repetition builds understanding—and understanding comes before talking.
Want personalized help finding the right next step for your child? Fill out our 5-minute questionnaire, and my team will send you resources based on your child’s needs:
👉 marybarbera.com/programs
Subscribe for more practical strategies to increase talking, reduce tantrums, and help children with autism or signs of autism make progress at home.
#SpeechDelay #Autism #ToddlerSpeech #LanguageDevelopment #earlyintervention
