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Before the Words™ Quick-Start Kit
$14
Five real tools you can start using tonight, for children just beginning to connect, communicate, or copy. A simple, low-risk first step.
Get the Quick-Start Kit →Before the Words™ · Free
Find out where your child’s communication is right now, and exactly where to start.
Answer 18 quick observations about your child. In about two minutes, you’ll get their starting stage, three strategies to try this week, and a visual support matched to where they are.
Find My Child’s Starting PointCreated by Kim Koch, M.S., CCC-SLP, 30+ years of experience, founder of Little Voices Guided.
Why this works
Instead of asking whether your child is “on track” for their age, the Finder looks for the earliest skill that isn’t consistent yet. That’s the same starting-point approach SLPs use, because progress builds from the last solid skill.
Connect · Communicate · Copy · Vocalize · Sound · Approximate · Words
Finished the Finder? Start here tonight.
Anything you buy along the way is credited toward the Guided System, so you never pay twice. Bought an earlier step? Reach out through the Contact page and your purchase will be applied toward the next edition.
This is an educational observation guide, not a screening or diagnosis. It does not replace an evaluation by a certified speech-language pathologist. If you have concerns about your child’s communication, talk with a licensed speech-language pathologist.