Talking Together A Parent's Guide to the Development, Enrichment, and Problems of Speech and Language

Learning to talk is one of the most important things we accomplish in our early years. While we may take the development of speech & language for granted, it does not occur naturally. Because learning to speak is a process that continues to develop from birth to adolescence, parents & other caregivers have a continuous influence. Besides the psychological implications of learning to talk, language development helps in a child's intellectual growth. TALKING TOGETHER offers information on speech & language development, gives guidelines for vocal interaction, & offers parents the self-confidence they need to use the information. A pediatrician & a speech therapist cover speech & language from birth to eight years, show how to interpret sounds such as cooing or crying, describe how to help a child learn to listen & follow directions, & emphasize such seemingly simple behaviors as giving the child time to respond. They emphasize that communication must be two-way, that adults should look directly at the child when speaking to him/her, & that they should not only talk but listen & observe. The focus is on how a parent or caregiver can enhance the child's natural desire & ability to communicate.Schetz, Katherine F. is the author of 'Talking Together A Parent's Guide to the Development, Enrichment, and Problems of Speech and Language', published 1994 under ISBN 9780936015453 and ISBN 0936015454.