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

Hamaguchi, Patricia McAleer

 
9780471034131: Childhood Speech, Language, and Listening Problems: What Every Parent Should Know

Synopsis

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.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

Does your child have trouble speaking or listening?

This essential, up–to–date 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? Speech–language pathologist Patricia Hamaguchi has been helping children overcome problems like these for more than fifteen years. And now her sensitive, practical guide can help you determine what′s best for your child. You′ll find:

  • 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
  • Your child′s rights in the public schools
  • 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, PhD, Former President, American Speech–Language–Hearing Association (ASHA), Professor and Chairperson, Department of Communication Disorders, Southern Connecticut State University

Biographie de l'auteur

PATRICIA McALEER HAMAGUCHI, MA, CCC/SLP, is certified by the American Speech–Language–Hearing Association, and is a member of the Myofunctional Therapy Association of America. She has been a speech–language pathologist for more than fifteen years, practicing in Connecticut Public Schools and her own private practice.

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