Waubonsee Community College

Childhood speech and language disorders, surviving and thriving as a family, Suzanne M. Ducharme

eng

Includes bibliographical references and index

index present

non fiction

Childhood speech and language disorders

bibliography

940520661

Suzanne M. Ducharme

Whole family approaches to childhood illness and disorders series

surviving and thriving as a family

"Speech and language issues are among the most common disorders among children. This book introduces families to the variety of speech and language disorders, available treatments, and potential outcomes, and will help families learn to better cope with the issues that often arise surrounding the child and the disorder, "--Baker & Taylor"Communication is one of life's most fundamental joys, yet one often taken for granted until it is lost or fails to develop. Yet for millions of children each year, the skills that encompass communication stall or do not emerge at all. Even a mild disorder or temporary interruption in development can have long-term effects and results in serious and far-reaching deficits that touch every aspect of a child's life. Each year, millions of children and their families join the ranks of those who are navigating a life they never expected, and frequently feel they are unable to take on. While it is critical to address the child's deficits with supports and specific interventions, it is equally important to directly address the impact on the family, from the marital relationship to the well-being of siblings. With a warm and compassionate approach, Suzanne Ducharme provides parents with comprehensive information about speech and language development and the intervention process, but also delves deeply into the fears, concerns, and questions that every parent faces when something goes wrong. She provides families with information and resources, but also support and perspective. Using real stories throughout, Ducharme is able to illustrate the range of difficulties, challenges, and triumphs of families who love and support children with speech and language issues."--Publisher's description

pt. 1. Welcome to the journey -- Alphabet soup and seeing your child in context -- Communication development -- Assessment of speech and language disorders -- An overview of speech sound disorders -- An overview of language disorders -- pt. II. The parent experience -- Finding the new normal : moving forward and taking charge -- Brining it all together : looking ahead -- Lessons I have learned -- Appendix A: Speech sound development -- Appendix B: Channeling your emotions