Time to Talk (Paperback)

Michelle MacRoy-Higgins

ISBN 10: 081443729X / ISBN 13: 9780814437292

Published by HarperCollins Focus, New York, 2017

About this Item

Paperback. When it comes to language acquisition, all parents have questionsandthis invaluable resourcehas all the answers.When should I expect my babys first word Is my toddler on his way to talking soon Is my child speaking as clearly as her peers All parents end up thinking questions like these during their childrens formative years, but too few act on them, assuming the answers are too unpredictable to be certain. Time to Talk answers these questions for the curious parent.Written by an experienced speech-language pathologist and mom, this practical and proactive guide will help parents:Understand the building blocks of speech and languageMonitor progress against expected milestonesEnhance their childs communication skillsSpot signs of potential problems with hearing, speech, or language developmentAddress common concerns, such as articulation, late talking, stuttering, dyslexia, etc.Foster literacyRaise bilingual children successfullyYour childs language acquisition no longer must be a guessing game for you. From babys first babbling to reading readiness, Time to Talk provides everything a parent needs so this vital fundamental skill doesnt have to be left to chance. How can a parent know if their child is on track when it comes to understanding language and developing their own speech abilities? It isnt completely out of your hands! This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Time to Talk (Paperback)
• Publisher: HarperCollins Focus, New York
• Publication Date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 081443729X
• ISBN 13: 9780814437292
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

About this title

Synopsis

When it comes to language acquisition, all parents have questions…and?this invaluable resource?has all the answers.

When should I expect my baby’s first word? Is my toddler on his way to talking soon? Is my child speaking as clearly as her peers? All parents end up thinking questions like these during their children’s formative years, but too few act on them, assuming the answers are too unpredictable to be certain. Time to Talk answers these questions for the curious parent.

Written by an experienced speech-language pathologist and mom, this practical and proactive guide will help parents:

• Understand the building blocks of speech and language
• Monitor progress against expected milestones
• Enhance their child’s communication skills
• Spot signs of potential problems with hearing, speech, or language development
• Address common concerns, such as articulation, late talking, stuttering, dyslexia, etc.
• Foster literacy
• Raise bilingual children successfully

Your child’s language acquisition no longer must be a guessing game for you. From baby’s first babbling to reading readiness, Time to Talk provides everything a parent needs so this vital fundamental skill doesn’t have to be left to chance.

About the Authors

Michelle Macroy-Higgins, Ph.D., CCC-SLP has worked as a speech-language pathologist for more than 15 years, focusing on the treatment of infants, toddlers, and young children. An associate professor in the Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Program at Hunter College, Michelle has a M.S. in Communication Disorders and a Ph.D. in Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences. She is the mother of two girls.

Carlyn Kolker is a freelance writer, former reporter for Bloomberg News and Reuters, and the mother of two boys.