Childhood Speech, Language and Listening Problems: What Every Parent Should Know

by PatriciaMcAleerHamaguchi (Author)

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  Paperback
  1995

  $4.69

  This guide enables parents to identify common childhood communication disorders that are often overlooked or misunderstood. The author explains what is considered normal for a child's development and tells parents how to recognize hidden warning signals. She also describes the tests that will be conducted if a disorder is suspected, and helps parents to interpret the results and understand the medical jargon.

• Used

  Paperback
  2001

  $3.24

  Does your child have trouble speaking or listening? This fully revised and updated edition of the essential guide explains what you can do to help Have you noticed that your child has difficulty getting the right words out, following directions, or being understood? If so, speech-language pathologist Patricia Hamaguchi -who has been helping children overcome problems like these for more than twenty years-has now revised and updated her highly effective guide to help you determine what's best for your child. Find out all you need to know about: * Autism/PDD, central auditory processing disorders, dyspraxia, bilingual language development, adoption issues, thumb-sucking, and more * How to recognize the most common speech, language, and listening problems * When to get help for your child and when to wait * Where to find the right specialist and what to ask * How to read and understand the jargon-filled evaluation report * The very latest changes in philosophy, treatment approach, labeling, laws, programs, and resources * How the problem may affect your child academically, socially, and at home * Tips for helping your child at home Provides valuable information for parents of children with speech, language, and listening problems. ----Sandra C. Holley, Ph.D., Former President, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association