First Words: A Parent's Step-by-Step Guide to Helping a Child with Speech and Language DelaysFirst Words: A Parent's Step-by-Step Guide to Helping a Child with Speech and Language Delays gives parents the information they need to allow them to stimulate their child’s speech and language. Parents are given actual samples of how children with autism and other language delays respond differently to questions and how their responses can be redirected in order to start building connections. Offenbacher explains terms such as speech and language, typical language delay, PDD-Pervasive Developmental Delay, ASD-Autism Spectrum Disorder, Asperger’s Syndrome, and ABA-Applied Behavioral Analysis. The book outlines the typical developmental steps of speech and language acquisition, and where parents should begin when starting to help their child. It suggests the types of toys, and experiences that stimulate language, as well as a floor plan to arrange a “work area” and learning center in their home. It provides check lists for them to evaluate their child every step of the way and set meaningful and attainable goals. This book is not meant to replace professional intervention. But it guides parents in becoming a para-speech partner in maximizing the stimulation their child receives so they develop skills for communicating. |
Contents
INTRODUCTION | 115 |
Chapter 23 | 117 |
Chapter 24 | 121 |
Chapter 25 | 125 |
Chapter 26 | 129 |
Chapter 27 | 133 |
Chapter 28 | 137 |
Chapter 29 | 161 |
Chapter 8 | 37 |
Chapter 9 | 45 |
Chapter 10 | 49 |
Chapter 11 | 59 |
Chapter 12 | 67 |
Chapter 13 | 69 |
Chapter 14 | 73 |
Chapter 15 | 77 |
PART ONE SUMMARY | 81 |
Part Two | 83 |
INTRODUCTION | 85 |
Chapter 16 | 87 |
Chapter 17 | 91 |
Chapter 18 | 97 |
Chapter 19 | 101 |
Chapter 20 | 105 |
Chapter 21 | 107 |
Chapter 22 | 109 |
PART TWO SUMMARY | 111 |
Part Three | 113 |
PART THREE SUMMARY | 165 |
Part Four | 167 |
INTRODUCTION | 169 |
Chapter 30 | 171 |
Chapter 31 | 173 |
Chapter 32 | 175 |
PART FOUR SUMMARY | 193 |
Part Five | 195 |
INTRODUCTION | 197 |
Chapter 33 | 199 |
Chapter 34 | 201 |
Chapter 35 | 203 |
Chapter 36 | 205 |
Chapter 37 | 211 |
FINAL SUMMARY | 213 |
BIBLIOGRAPHY | 217 |
LIST OF WEBSITES | 219 |
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2 2 7ABOUT THE AUTHOR | 227 |
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