Babble Buddies Circle Time | Aurora Speech Clinic | Speech Therapy & Occupational Therapy

Did you know...

An infant’s babbling predicts their later vocabulary size.

The development of gestures from 9 to 16 months predicts language ability 2 years later.

Infants who have parents who use frequent contingent talk have substantially larger vocabularies as toddlers.

Children whose parents read them 5 books a day enter kindergarten having heard about 1.4 million more words than kids who were never read to.

Calling all caregivers of babies ages 0-12 months who are looking for a social and educational circle time! Join us weekly as we sing songs, read books, and play games all while learning tips and tricks to support communication development. During this circle time, which will be led by a speech-language pathologist, you will learn how to do the following:

-Support baby’s vocalizations and babble

-Support baby’s developing gesture use

-Support baby’s listening skills

-Support baby’s vocabulary development

-Support baby’s developing play skills

And more importantly, have fun and meet others to share your parenting journey with!

We will also address hot topics and answer questions such as:

-Will using baby sign give my baby a head start?

-Does speaking multiple languages cause delays?

-Do pacifiers cause speech and language delays?

-What are your thoughts on screen time for babies?

This program was created by one of the ASC owners, Stephanie Zawalicz, who has over 14 years of experience working as a speech-language pathologist, with a special interest in early speech and language development, and is trained to implement Babble Bootcamp and a variety of other Hanen parent-training programs for infants and toddlers. Stephanie is the mother to a 5-year-old daughter and 1-year-old son who may join circle time too! Babble Buddies will be implemented by Stephanie and/or second year speech-language pathology graduate students.

The investment for six weeks of circle time is $270.00. Receipts will be provided after each class, which are submittable to supplemental health insurance under speech-language pathology services.

ENROLLMENT FOR MARCH-APRIL SESSIONS IS NOW OPEN:

Mondays at 11:00-11:45 or 12:00-12:45: March 17, 24, 31, April 7, 14, 28

Thursdays at 11:00-11:45 or 12:00- 12:45: March 20, 27, April 3, 10, 17, 24

Tiny Talkers Circle Time

Encourage early communication and foster connections with Tiny Talkers!

This specialized program is designed for babies aged 12–18 months and their caregivers. Tiny Talkers Circle Time offers a blend of structured and free play activities to support your child’s growing speech and language skills while making learning fun.

What to Expect:

Interactive Themes: Each session is built around exciting themes like Ocean Adventures, Animal Friends, and Food Fun to captivate your child’s curiosity.

Structured Activities: Enjoy a storybook and sing-along that encourage language comprehension, vocabulary building, and early word combinations.

Free Play Exploration: Engage in sensory-rich and motor-based activities designed to stimulate learning and communication.

Expert Guidance: Speech and language strategies are embedded throughout to help you support your child’s development.

Details:

Who: Babies 12–18 months with their caregivers (Sessions led by Stephanie Zawalicz, SLP, or SLP graduate students- receipts available for insurance submission).

When: Fridays | Choose from: 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM, 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM, 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM, March 21, March 28, April 4, April 11, April 25

Where: York Stars Rhythmic Gymnastics Club (189 Earl Stewart Dr Unit 1, Aurora ON)

Program Fee: $225 for five sessions

Why Choose Tiny Talkers Circle Time?

Tiny Talkers offers a nurturing space where babies can develop essential communication skills through play and interaction. Caregivers gain practical tools and insights to encourage their child’s language growth at home—all while bonding and having fun together.