Child Speech

Tom Rob Smith-the author whose debut, Child 44, has been called "brilliant" (Chicago Tribune), "remarkable" (Newsweek) and "sensational" (Entertainment Weekly)-returns with an intense, suspenseful new novel: a story where the sins of the past threaten to destroy the present, where families must...

If you think your child is at risk for language difficulties, the last thing you want to do is wait around. But, it’s scary not to know how to approach such a delicate situation. And the truth is, your fear of the unknown can sometimes be worse than the situation itself. Luckily, the missing piece that will help you and your child overcome the challenges that a speech delay or disorder brings is closer than you think. Yasmin Akhtar, an SLT, is on a mission to help parents understand language development through the power of games.

Early and social interaction skills are essential for every child to get the best start in life. Skills like language, eye contact, and self-regulation are just some of the things your child needs in order to excel - personally and academically! Since the pandemic, both parents and teachers are becoming more concerned about children’s abilities to interact. On top of that, there are delays in referrals to specialists. As early interaction is so important, you are probably thinking that you don’t have the qualifications to make a difference. This is not true!

Are you still waiting for your child to say the words "Mama" or "Dada" or string together a few words to form a sentence? As a parent, you want to ensure that your child receives the best start in life, which means learning the vital skills that will help them navigate through childhood and adolescence. But this goal is stifled when their development is delayed and they struggle to learn how to speak or use language as expected.

Research suggests that the first six months of life are the most critical to a child’s development of language skills. For an individual to become sufficiently skilled in any language, they must be exposed to the language as early as possible, preferably before school age.

Written by Dr. Teri James Bellis, one of the world's foremost authorities on APD, this is the first book on the subject that is completely accessible to the public. Through helpful case studies, you'll finally discover the answers you need, as well as proven strategies for living with APD. Comprehensive and powerfully prescriptive, this book contains vital information for anyone who suffers from this serious disorder.

Does your child seem to understand much more than he can say? Does he struggle to say words that other kids his age say effortlessly? If so, he may have childhood apraxia of speech (CAS), a neurological, motor-based speech disorder which is characterized by difficulty planning and organizing the...

Would you like to develop more creativity? Are you often stumped about how to become more creative? This audiobook shows how anyone, even YOU, can become more creative by using freedom of speech. This audiobook guides you through 19 different creative tools so you too can harness the full power of freedom of expression. Don't listen to the naysayers; YOU too can become creative by listening to this audiobook!

If you know a child who has a speech coming up or is simply interested in improving their ability to speak in public, this is a useful resource filled with tips and tricks as well as numerous excerpts from presidential speeches for inspiration. This audiobook explains the key elements of speech-making to a younger audience from picking the right topic, to how to structure a speech, to offering a great delivery. The audiobook contains numerous tips and tricks to write a good speech and then perform it well.

Marci learned, after decades of speech therapy, that parents are the best language facilitators. Parents already know their children better than any therapist can. They know what their children are thinking and feeling due to the natural, intuitive connection between parents and their kids. Marci’s language facilitation program equips and empowers parents to see the speech learning from the child’s perspective.

This book examines the causes of delayed speech and the issues of toddlers who are late talkers. Parents will learn different ways to help their children through this difficult time, while also providing support, acceptance, and leading a normal life without making the child feel as if they must be fixed. No matter the cause of a child's inability to talk, several foolproof methods are offered to help them communicate.

Eli, a longed-for child, is born to David and Kathy Coolman. David and Kathy are absolutely overjoyed about their new son. However, as Eli grows and develops, sadly he also develops an unexpected speech impediment. His parents are at a loss about how to help him. To get Eli through the hardships and traumas of his speech difficulties, not to mention all the unfortunate accompanying bullying and teasing from the other students, David and Kathy take Eli to a series of speech therapists.

Längst haben Tim, Abena und Balu bewiesen, dass sie ihre Aufträge selbstständig meistern können. Doch plötzlich tauchen im Hauptquartier Fotos auf, die die YOUNG AGENTS im Einsatz zeigen. Alarmstufe Rot! Der Professor reaktiviert Billy, Naomi und Charles, denn um den Fotografen ausfindig zu machen, ist die geballte Erfahrung aller YOUNG AGENTS gefordert. Wird es gelingen, den Maulwurf zu enttarnen? Bei ihrem neuesten Fall müssen die YOUNG AGENTS alles riskieren …

The essential guide for helping children with language and listening problems. Does your child have trouble getting the right words out, following directions, or being understood? In this revised edition of Childhood Speech, Language, and Listening Problems, speech-language pathologist Patricia Hamaguchi - who has been helping children overcome problems like these for more than 30 years - answers your questions to help you determine what's best for your child.

Seit Kurzem steigt die Zahl der Wohnungseinbrüche dramatisch an. Nachwuchsagent Tim ermittelt undercover und gerät mitten in einen Bandenkrieg. Nun muss sich Abena in den konkurrierenden Einbruchs-Clan einschleusen, um die Banden als Doppelagentin gegeneinander auszuspielen.

The award-winning book on engaging in more meaningful conversations with your child on the autism spectrum. If your child finds talking to people a struggle, this is the book to get the conversation started. In this hands-on guide, Heather Jones offers practical advice, born of experience with her own son, which will help you teach your child the principles of communication.

In mehreren Seen wurden Spuren von Gift gefunden und die YOUNG AGENTS müssen verhindern, dass es ins Trinkwasser gelangt! Ob eine Hamburger Terrorzelle, die sie ausspionieren sollen, etwas damit zu tun hat? Oder hat vielleicht sogar der berüchtigte Gangster »Boss« wieder seine Finger im Spiel?

Elf 137 wirbelt mit Humor und Ideenreichtum durchs Weihnachtsland – mal lustig, mal spannend, immer voller Fantasie. Ob er beim Backen für Chaos sorgt, ein geheimnisvolles Jo-Jo-Rätsel löst oder gestohlene Weihnachtskugeln aufspürt. Geschichten über Einfallsreichtum und Freundschaft, die einladen, Neues zu entdecken und über sich hinauszuwachsen.

Karen Massey is a highly specialist Speech and Language Therapist who is interested in sharing positive clinical experiences that can help others. This book focuses on the co-occurrence of Autism and Childhood Apraxia of Speech. Find out how a group of children, each with both Autism and Childhood Apraxia of Speech, moved from being pre-verbal right through to speaking in sentences.

Parents, just like you, grapple daily with feelings of anxiety and helplessness, watching their child lag behind peers, worrying about their future in a fast-paced world. The confusion about whether to wait or seek help can be overwhelming. This book steps in as your ally. Written from a place of deep understanding and practical experience, it's crafted to bring you real-world solutions and peace of mind.