Supporting Young Children with Communication Problems

Supporting Young Children with Communication Problems

by Myra Kersner (Editor), Myra Kersner (Editor), Jannet A. Wright (Contributor)

Synopsis

Now in its fourth edition, formerly published as How to Manage Communication Problems in Young Children, this invaluable guide to understanding and helping children whose speech and/or language is delayed or impaired has been completely revised and updated, and provides readers with:

  • Practical advice on how to recognise communication problems
  • Strategies for supporting children with speech, language and communication needs
  • Best practice guide for parents and professionals working in partnership
  • Contributions from a wide-range of specialist speech and language therapists

Reflecting new developments and current practice, this book is of interest to parents, early years' practitioners, students in education and speech and language therapy, and anyone interested in pursuing a career with young children in the foundation years. Written in an accessible style, it assumes no prior knowledge and includes a range of practical suggestions for dealing with children with all kinds of communication difficulties.

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More Information

Format: Illustrated
Pages: 176
Edition: 4
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 24 Apr 2015

ISBN 10: 1138779210
ISBN 13: 9781138779211

Media Reviews
'This book is an informative, introductory guide for anyone wishing to quickly improve their skills in recognising and supporting the varied speech and language difficulties these children may be experiencing' - Saira Pester, Special Children, November 2015
Author Bio
Myra Kersner was previously a Senior Lecturer at University College London, UK Jannet A. Wright was formerly Professor of Speech and Language Therapy and Head of the Speech and Language Therapy Division at De Montfort University, Leicester, UK.