Did you know that most children begin to combine words once they have a solid foundation of early vocabulary? This is a key step in language development, when communication becomes more expressive and meaningful. But what if your child isn’t using words yet, or isn’t combining them? Whether your child is a late talker, nonverbal, or using AAC to communicate, there are powerful ways to support language growth, starting with something called core vocabulary . What is Core Vocab

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