The Gift of Speech: A practical guide to making decisions about your young child’s speech, language and communication needs

Are you worried that your child might isn't talking as much or as well as expected? Are you dealing with tantrums that stem from communication frustration? Is your child a late talker? In this comprehensive, no-nonsense resource, Gabriele walks parents through what they need to know about deciding whether to seek a speech and language evaluation for their child, where and how to do that, and how to make the most of the experience. Through client stories and her own experience as a speech language pathologist for almost 20 years, Gabriele highlights the importance of early intervention and how it can help children blossom into their best selves. She also provides tips on how to choose the right therapist for your child and make sure that you understand how best to help your child.

Gabriele Nicolet, MA, CCC-SLP is a speech-language pathologist in private practice in the Washington, DC area. She has particular expertise in treating very young children who are late talkers.