The Late Talker: What to Do If Your Child Isn't Talking Yet

Every parent eagerly awaits the day his or her child will speak for the first time. For millions of mothers and fathers, however, anticipation turns to anxiety when those initial, all-important words are a long time coming. Many worried parents are re-assured that their child is 'just a late talker,' but unfortunately, that is not always the case. Balanced with a mother's perspective and an acclaimed doctor's experience, this book gives parents smart information on: Finding the right therapy and therapist. Negotiating with school boards, teachers, and language specialists. Speech exercises to do at home with a child. Groundbreaking evidence of the promising benefits of nutritional supplementation.