In our Parent Support Discussions, Play 2 Progress hosts experts in their fields to answer parents' questions live.  This is a recording of Dr. Allie Ticktin's discussion with Speech-Language Pathologist Angie Thudium.

You can check out Angie's list of toy and game recommendations here. You can contact her through her website, https://formationspeechtherapy.com

About Angie Thudium: Angie Thudium is a Speech-Language Pathologist and owner of Formation Speech Therapy. She received a Bachelors of Health Sciences degree from the University of Missouri-Columbia and earned her Masters of Arts degree from the University of Kansas. Angie is certified by the Hanen Center to lead “It Takes Two To Talk” and “More than Words.” Both are family focused language intervention programs that teach caregivers how to support their children’s communication and language development. She is also certified in Orton-Gillingham Approach to reading intervention. Over the years, Angie has been trained in PROMPT, Social Thinking and DIR/Floortime. She is licensed through the State of California Speech Pathology and Audiology Board, holds her Certification of Clinical Competency and is a current member of ASHA. Angie’s experience includes practice at a non-public elementary and preschool, an early intervention program and a multi-discipline pediatric clinic. She loves working with families and guiding children to have breakthroughs in their ability to communicate and comprehend.