Language Development resources

294 printable resources for Language Development: patient and caregiver education handouts, therapy materials, clinical references and evaluation tools for speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists and physical therapists. Written and reviewed by practicing clinicians, ready to print, and included in a Therapy Insights membership.

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Cut and Create: Silly Stories

Print Resource — US Letter — 4 pages
PediatricSLPFine MotorLanguage Development
This playful cut-and-paste activity combines expressive and receptive language with fine motor practice as children choose words to create a silly surprise story. Use it individually or in groups to encourage communication and shared decision-making without right or wrong answers.
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Friendship Skills: Everyday Social Situations

Print Resource — US Letter — 3 pages
PediatricOTSLPAutismExecutive FunctionLanguage Development
Help children practice navigating everyday social situations involving friendship, personal space, consent, and kindness using simple visual scenarios that encourage discussion and perspective taking. This resource gives therapists an engaging way to teach respectful social interactions, support social problem-solving, and reinforce skills that children can apply in school, home, and community settings.
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I Have Something to Say: Helping Kids Repair Communication Breakdowns

Print Resource — US Letter — 5 pages
PediatricSLPAACApraxia of SpeechArticulation and PhonologyAutismLanguage Development
Help children who use AAC learn simple, respectful ways to repair communication when they are interrupted, misunderstood, answered for, or need more time to compose a message. This illustrated resource gives therapists practical scripts and self-advocacy strategies that can be practiced in therapy and carried into everyday conversations.
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The Power of Waiting: A Simple Way to Support Communication

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
PediatricSLPAACApraxia of SpeechArticulation and PhonologyAutismExecutive FunctionLanguage DevelopmentStuttering
Help communication partners understand why waiting matters. This handout uses simple visuals and practical examples to show how extra processing time can support more successful communication while explaining why repeating questions, rushing, or adding more words may unintentionally make communication harder.
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Clinical Reference

22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome: Considerations for Speech, Feeding, and Participation

Print Resource — US Letter — 4 pages
PediatricSLPArticulation and PhonologyFeeding and SwallowingLanguage Development
This resource helps therapists understand how 22q11.2 deletion syndrome may affect speech, communication, feeding, and everyday participation. Use it to guide clinical reasoning, identify factors that may warrant further evaluation or referral, and develop therapy goals that reflect the child’s individual needs and experiences.
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Preparing for Difficult Conversations

Print Resource — US LETTER — 3 PAGES
PediatricOTSLPAutismExecutive FunctionLanguage Development
Help teens prepare for challenging conversations with teachers, parents, coaches, employers, friends, and other important people in their lives. This handout and activity guide teens through a structured planning process that supports self-advocacy, perspective-taking, and clear communication before discussing a difficult topic.
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Friendship Check-In: Listening to Yourself and Noticing Patterns

Print Resource — US LETTER — 2 PAGES
PediatricOTSLPAutismExecutive FunctionLanguage Development
Help middle school and teen clients reflect on their friendships through a neurodiversity-affirming lens that emphasizes self-awareness, patterns, and relationship balance rather than rigid social rules. This resource guides discussions about how relationships feel, how effort is shared over time, and how to recognize personal needs and boundaries in friendships.
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Big Feelings in My Body

Print Resource — US Letter — 3 Pages
PediatricOTSLPAutismExecutive FunctionLanguage DevelopmentSensory
Use this resource to help school-age children explore how shame and anxiety can show up in the body through sensory awareness, emotional language, and self-reflection. Use the visuals and discussion prompts to support interoception, emotional regulation, self-advocacy, and conversations about strategies that help children feel safer and more supported.
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Handout

The Power of Language Modeling

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 Page
PediatricSLPExecutive FunctionLanguage Development
Help parents understand how children often learn communication best through repeated, low-pressure exposure to language rather than constant prompting or correction. This handout gives therapists a warm, practical tool for coaching families on how to model language naturally during everyday interactions while supporting spontaneous communication development.
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Handout

Phones, Algorithms, and Young Brains

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 Page
PediatricOTSLPExecutive FunctionLanguage DevelopmentSensory
Use this handout to support conversations with parents about how different digital environments may interact with developing systems for attention, emotional regulation, flexible thinking, and social learning. Rather than focusing only on “screen time,” this resource helps families think more critically and compassionately about the quality, pacing, and emotional impact of online experiences during early childhood.
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