"The Late Talker: What to Do If Your
Child Isn't Talking Yet" by Marilyn C. Agin, M.D., Lisa F.
Geng, and Malcolm J. Nicholl. Review In
a great review, Publisher's Weekly described it as an "expert guide to understanding
speech delays and problems," and went on to say, "A careful, thorough
and realistic book, this will be a great resource for any parent dealing with
these issues."
Other reviews:
"This gem of a book provides
useful, field-tested advice offering comfort and counsel for the anxious parent."
-Richard D. Lavoie, M.S., M.Ed., visiting professor at Simmons College.
"Full
of terrifically practical and encouraging information. Everyone on the team helping
your late-talking child will benefit from reading this book."-Martha R. Herbert.,
Ph.D., pediatric neurologist at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical
School.
"A definitive book for parents and professionals alike. I hope
everyone involved with children reads this."-Theresa Cavanaugh, M.Ed., LDT-C,
co-president of the Learning Disabilities Association of New Jersey and LDA Teacher
of the Year, 2000. In the book's foreword, Paula Tallal, Ph.D., Board of
Governor's Professor of Neuroscience and Codirector of the Center for Molecular
and Behavioral Neuroscience at Rutgers University describes "The Late Talker"
as "a comprehensive handbook for parents concerned about their child's speech
or language development" and "an empowering call to action."
Notes:
There
is an entire chapter of the importance of EFAs (Essential Fatty Acids) with references to the research and anecdotal
results of almost all "late talkers" in this new book
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