Encouraging Language Development – Hardcover

First published in 1981, Encouraging Language Development deals in a straightforward and practical way with problems of the child with severe speech and language delay. Written with parents and non-specialist teachers in mind, it does not provide a specific programme but aims to provide insight into language acquisition to enable the individual to decide on the needs of a particular child.

Beginning with a discussion of normal language development, chapter 1 introduces some of the things that can go wrong and how they may be recognised. Chapter 2 then describes how to encourage basic development through play, attention, and vocalisation. The next chapter moves on to problems at a more complex level: labelling, phrasing, articulation, and self-direction. Finally, some suggestions are made about the kind of services which are available and how parents might go about getting further help and information.