




A collaboration of the
University of Arizona Department of Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences,
The University of Arizona Child Language Center,
and the North Pima Regional Partnership Council of First Things First
to promote the development of speech and language in young children through parent and teacher education.
Video Series
(All 7 videos - 68:22)
Typical Speech & Language Development
(11:02)
Bilingual Language Development & Disorders
(11:47)
Strategies for Encouraging Your Child's
Speech and Language Development
Frequently Asked Questions About Your Child's Speech and Language Development - Parts 1 & 2
Part 1 Only (13:02)
Part 2 Only (6:53)
Script Only
Additional Info
Barbara Kiernan, Ph.D., Project Director & Assessment Coordinator
Karen Zakerwski, M. S., Professional Development Coordinator
Carole Wymer, M.A., CCC-SLP, Special Needs Coordinator
Kim Metz, B.A., Director, Parent Connection
Mary Alt, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, Associate Professor
Leah Fabiano-Smith, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, Assistant Professor
Tracy Kaplan, M.S., CCC-SLP
Kathe McGrath, M.S., CCC-SLPUA
Student Assistants:
Maren Carter, Marissa Cooper, C Sydney Guarine, Celeste Gallegos, and Valerie Sanchez

When you have concerns or questions about a child’s speech and language development, call the TALKLine to get answers. The TALKLine is for parents, teachers, caregivers. Call the TALKLine, leave a message and a certified Speech-Language Pathologist will contact you to discuss your concerns, explore options and help you find resources, referrals and information.

Community Resources:
Southern Arizona Association for the Education of Young Children (SAzAEYC):
The Parent Connection:
http://www.theparentconnectionaz.org/
United Way Tucson
http://www.unitedwaytucson.org/
Child & Family Resources:
http://www.childfamilyresources.org/
Arizona Speech-Language Hearing Association (ARSHA):
Grunewald Blitz Center for Pediatric Communication Disorders (GBC):
http://slhs.arizona.edu/services/speech-and-language-clinics
Children Language Center (CLC):
The University of Arizona Department of Speech, Language & Hearing Sciences
Diamond Children’s Hospital:
http://www.uahealth.com/diamondchildrens
AZ Early Intervention Program (AZEIP):
Tucson Medical Center (Pediatric Therapy):
https://www.tmcaz.com/TucsonMedicalCenter/Therapy_Services/Pediatric_Therapy
Wings on Words Preschool (WOW):
http://clctucson.org/services/wings-on-words-program
Arizona State Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD):
https://www.azdes.gov/developmental_disabilities/
Tucson Area School Districts:
Support for Talking Matters provided by First Things First North Pima Regional Council
A child’s most important developmental years are those leading up to kindergarten. First Things First is committed to helping Arizona kids five and younger receive the quality education, healthcare and family support they need to arrive at school healthy and ready to succeed.
Learn more at azftf.gov.