Phonological development is linked with a child's later success with language and literacy, but tests of early phonological skills are often not sensitive enough for the youngest children. That's why clinicians need PEEPS (TM), a comprehensive assessment of early phonological skills developed specifically for toddlers 18-36 months. Created by ......
Examines the role of multimodal augmentative and alternative communication in supporting speech, language, and communication of individuals with Down syndrome, across the lifespan.
This eighth volume in the AAC series brings together the disciplines of AAC and ABA, both of which are needed to address the challenges of individuals with autism spectrum disorders and complex communication needs.
Therapeutic Activities for Teachers, Parents and Therapists
Deborah M. Plummer has over 20 years+ó?? experience of facilitating groups and working individually with both children and adults. Formerly a clinical lead therapist working within the NHS, she also has extensive experience as a senior lecturer in aspects of health psychology and counselling. She regularly runs workshops and short courses on the ......
Speech is a spiritual activity as well as an art form, lending itself to real interaction with both higher spiritual worlds and the human world of social conversation. This title shows that speech is a tool for any serious dramatist in conveying the reality of worlds, whether visible or invisible, to the individual souls in the audience.
Provides educators, parents, and policy makers with an in-depth exploration of language development in early childhood, describing how it is fuelled by responsive caregiverchild interactions and intertwined with social-emotional development, executive function, and literacy.
A Handbook on Bilingualism & Second Language Learning
Updated with the latest research, this second edition of the bestselling textbook fully prepares SLPs and educators to support young children who are dual language learners-and make informed decisions about assessment and intervention when a disorder is p
Inference and Narrative Skills for Young People with Communication Difficulties
David Nash is a speech and language therapist based at Freeman College in Sheffield, UK, a specialist college for young people with complex communication difficulties aged 16 to 24.
Spotlights two of the most prevalent and researched genetically based disabilities - Down syndrome and Fragile X syndrome. This text clarifies the distinct speech and language issues associated with each disorder and helps readers conduct individualized assessment and intervention.
