How has the pandemic affected speech and language development for young children? Why are so many babies and toddlers nonverbal or severely speech delayed today? How do I know if my child is delayed? What can I do at home to help my child communicate? "Growing up in a Pandemic" will address all of these questions are more. Whether you work with children or have children of your own, this book is for you. We will dive deep into the effects of the pandemic on speech and language development, especially for our birth to three year old population. The best part? It is written in an easy to read format so that you do not need to be a speech pathologist to understand it. Everyone should have a voice, especially our young ones. Many of the tantrums we see in young children are caused by their inability to effectively communicate their needs. With the tools provided in this book, you will learn how to help your child communicate effectively, reduce tantrums, and remove the barriers that are causing delays in your child's speech.

"Growing up in a Pandemic" was written to answer all of the questions that many parents around the globe are asking, and much more. This book will discuss the personal experience of a speech language pathologist working out in the field pre- and post-pandemic, and the concerns she now sees for the future of our children. She will also explain the "when", 'why", and "how" children learn to communicate, as well as provide you with the tools to help you learn how to increase your child's communication at home. The advice and strategies she gives in this book are the same strategies she gives to the clients and families she works with. So think of this book as your own personal speech therapist right at the palm of your hand. Whether you work with children or have children of your own, this book is for you. We will dive deep into the effects of the pandemic on speech and language development, especially for our birth to three year old population. The best part? It is written in an easy to read format so that you do not need to be a speech pathologist to understand it. Everyone should have a voice, especially our young ones. Many of the tantrums we see in young children are caused by their inability to effectively communicate their needs. With the tools provided in this book, you will learn how to help your child communicate effectively, reduce tantrums, and remove the barriers that are causing delays in your child's speech.

Jasmine is originally from the midwest, but now currently resides in Southern California with her dog Nikko. She obtained her Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. After Graduate School, she spent three years working for a school district in Illinois and then two years with the Illinois Early Intervention program (Birth to three year olds) before making the move to California. Since living in California, she has gained experience working as a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) Supervisor, an Early Intervention SLP, a Case Manager, and a Virtual Speech Pathologist for both California and Oregon school districts. Jasmine also provides private speech therapy consultations for children birth to three years old, both virtually and in-person. She currently holds State Licensures in California, Illinois, Tennessee, Georgia, Oregon, and Montana. When she isn't working full time as a Speech Language Pathologist, she is teaching online virtual fitness classes for her online fitness business that she started at the beginning of the pandemic, Fitness with Jazz. Some hobbies for her include going on road trips, reading, working out, cooking, hiking, creating motivational content, and just living life to the fullest. You can connect with Jasmine on Instagram at @fitnesswithjazz_ If interested in booking a speech therapy consultation with Jasmine, check out her website at www.fitnesswithjazz.net/speechtherapyconsultation.