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Author Offenbacher, Barbara Levine, 1953-

Title First words : a parent's step-by-step guide to helping a child with speech and language delays / Barbara Levine Offenbacher ; [all illustrations by Kinga Domitrz].

Imprint Lanham : Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, ©2013.

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 Cheshire Public Library - Children's Department  PARENTING J 618.9285 OFFENBACHER    Check Shelf
Description xiv, 227 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 217-220) and index.
Summary This book gives parents the information they need to allow them to stimulate their childs speech and language. Parents are given actual samples of how children with autism and other language delays respond differently to questions and how their responses can be redirected in order to start building connections. Offenbacher explains terms such as speech and language, typical language delay, PDD- Pervasive Developmental Delay, ASD-Autism Spectrum Disorder, Aspergers Syndrome, and ABA- Applied Behavioral Analysis. The book outlines the typical developmental steps of speech and language acquisition, and where parents should begin when starting to help their child. It suggests the types of toys, and experiences that stimulate language, as well as a floor plan to arrange a work area and learning center in their home. It provides check lists for them to evaluate their child every step of the way and set meaningful and attainable goals. This book is not meant to replace professional intervention. But it guides parents in becoming a para-speech partner in maximizing the stimulation their child receives so they develop skills for communicating.
Contents pt. one. Typical speech and language development and disorder -- Introduction : Why are you reading this book? -- pt. two. Working with your child -- pt. three.Sounds to words : techniques to stimulate speech, language, and socialization -- pt. four. Verbatim samples of spectrum language disorders -- pt. five. How to naturally advance your child's communication development without missing valuable opportunities.
Subject Speech disorders in children.
Language disorders in children.
Language disorders in children. (OCoLC)fst00992379
Speech disorders in children. (OCoLC)fst01129222
Added Author Domitrz, Kinga.
ISBN 9781442211223 (cloth ; alk. paper)
1442211229 (cloth ; alk. paper)
9781442211247 (electronic)
1442211245 (electronic)
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