Enhancing Early Communication Development with Talkido
Northshore Education Consortium
Beverly, Massachusetts, USA
SLP Director
Sarah Chan
Early Childhood
The user background
Northshore Education Consortium serves students aged 3-22 with moderate to severe special needs. SLP’s integrated Talkido into speech/language sessions with early childhood education (ECE) students to support communication and engagement.
Challenge
Young students with significant communication challenges often struggle to express their needs and interact with others. The SLP was looking for a tool that would:
Why does Talkido matter?
Early language development is critical for communication success. Talkido’s engaging approach supports students in building foundational speech and literacy skills.
How was Talkido implemented?
The SLP introduced Talkido as part of speech therapy sessions:
Used Talkido cards for high-motivation messages, encouraging students to interact and make requests.
Created phonics activities by placing letters on cards with recorded sounds, reinforcing sound blending and segmenting.
Designed a scavenger hunt using Talkido tags, helping students practice listening and following directions.
Used picture cards for articulation practice and social interaction, including recording messages for friends.
Outcomes
Instant Feedback
The ability to hear letter sounds immediately reinforced phonics practice.
Flexible in Different Environments
Volume controls allowed effective use in various settings.
High Motivation
Students were highly engaged due to the novelty and voice output feature.
Educator Testimonial
"Talkido provided immediate feedback that kept my students engaged. The ability to blend sounds and hear letters aloud was incredibly beneficial for phonics work."
Sarah Chan
SLP Director at Northshore Education Consortium
