Book Description
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
The publisher, John Wiley & Sons
Designed for parents who suspect their child may have some type of communication problem. Explains what is considered ``normal'' for a child's development then describes symptoms of various common disorders. Demonstrates how to distinguish between a problem that will probably be outgrown, from one that requires outside help. Also explains how to get help, what tests are likely to be done and how to understand the diagnosis. Includes activities parents can do with their children at home to help them progress.
From the Back Cover
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
About the Author
PATRICIA McALEER HAMAGUCHI, M.A., C.C.C./S.L.P., holds a master’s degree in speech-language pathology and is certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. She has been a speech-language pathologist for more than twenty years. She has a private practice in Cupertino, California, and resides nearby with her husband and two children.
Childhood Speech,Language and Listening Problems,2nd Edition ANNOTATION
Understanding speech problems, such as stuttering/listening problems/common causes of problems/autism/hearing impairment
FROM THE PUBLISHER
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.
FROM THE CRITICS
Children's Literature
This revised edition, aimed at parents, demystifies the seemingly increasing problems with speech, language and hearing problems that young children are suffering. The eight chapters are well written for the layman while fully elucidating how problems develop, whether your child needs help, the nature of speech, language and listening problems and what the IEP process is. Real examples of each problem are given, which helps the reader to distinguish between possible problems versus developmental differences among children. Written by a speech and language therapist, it is the perfect book to read if you suspect your child is having difficulty or has been referred by school personnel for testing. Resources for further reading, a glossary and an index are provided. 2000 (orig. 1995), John Wiley & Sons, $15.95. Ages Adult. Reviewer: Meredith Kiger
Parent Council Reviews
Speech and language development can sometimes present difficulties for children. Here's a book that will help parents who suspect their child might have difficulties in this area. It describes how to find expert assistance and outlines some of the basic problems associated with speech, language, and listening. Written specifically for parents, this guide uses understandable terms and outlines services in comprehensible ways. 2001, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., $15.95. Ages Adult. Reviewer: S. Palmer SOURCE: Parent Council, September 2001 (Vol. 9, No. 1)
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