Product Description

This valuable guide to understanding and helping children whose speech and/or language is delayed or impaired has now been revised, taking into account changes that have occurred since the first publication. Written for parents and practitioners, the third edition is a practical, jargon-free book providing an overview of normal development and speech and language difficulties in young children. The book includes: reviews of language programmes currently used by speech and language therapists; advice on working with other professionals and parents; updated references and resources, including useful website addresses; and updated further reading lists. It assumes no prior knowledge and includes practical suggestions for dealing with children with communication difficulties.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #399769 in Books
• Published on: 2002-07-24
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 144 pages

From the Back Cover

This invaluable guide to understanding and helping children whose speech and/or language is delayed or impaired is now revised and reissued, taking into account changes that have occurred since the first publication. The 3rd edition, which is for parents and practitioners, is a practical jargon-free book providing an overview of normal development and speech and language difficulties in young children. It assumes no prior knowledge and includes practical suggestions for dealing with children with communication difficulties.

About the Author
Myra Kersner and Jannet A Wright, Senior Lecturers in the Department of Human Communication Science, University College London.