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Summary: The Late Talker
Review: A must read for parents with children who are behind in developing speech. For the parent who thinks "something isn't quite right" or "other kids seem to be so far ahead of my child with speech"This book provides the answers and guidance to defining normal milestones, normal delays, and also discusses a neurological speech disorder called apraxia which requires intensive speech therapy. It also references some other disorders which sometimes are warning signs that a child needs additional help and his speech will not just develop naturally. Early intervention, therapeutic approaches, dealing with insurance companies and school systems are all included. A wonderful book which provides numerous resources on where parents can go to get help for their children.
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Summary: Just outstanding!
Review: As both a parent of an apraxic child, AND a professional, I give this book the 5 stars across the board! It was well thought out, well written, and put together more USEFUL information that I could have imagined! The book is presented on a personal level, by three outstanding professionals. Marilyn, Lisa and Malcolm used real life scenarios, and made you feel like every page was worth reading! If you've got a child with any kind of speech delay, this is surely the book for you!
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Summary: 2 grandparents review
Review: As grandparents we were upset at first when we realized that our two-year old grandson still had not begun talking. He had a speech impairment. Fortunately, our daughter was directed to a "special needs" nursery school, where a knowledgeable teacher introduced her to the concept of "early intervention" and the need for a prompt proper diagnosis by a developmental pediatrician, followed by therapy by a qualified speech pathologist. Our grandson, now eight years old, is enrolled in a "Special Ed" county schools, and is receiving the special therapy, which will enable him to look forward to clearer speech patterns and enunciation in the foreseeable future. All this, because our daughter became involved actively,in searching for a solution to her son's disorder.We recently read" The Late Talker" by Dr Marilyn Agin and Lisa Geng, which describes in great detail the frustration of parents of an apraxic child, who do not know where to turn for help. The book explains the importance of "Early Intervention" and the danger of a wait-and-see attitude. A professional diagnosis by a developmental pediatrician is essential for a guide for proper therapy. The need for a speech therapist is stressed, whether in school or privately. This book lead a parent of a child with a speech impairment from a maze of confusion into a reasonable plan for a child's future progress of better speech. At the end of "The Late Talker" there is a section on resources for a parent,a guideline for school-based speech-language-pathologists, explanations of medical abbreviations, a glossary and finally an extensive bibliography. This book encourages parents to get involved, go to IEP meetings, work with the boards of education to get the best training for their child. Fortunately,it is an easy read,as well. We recommend it highly. Sincerely, 2 lucky grandparents
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Summary: The Late Talker, read it!
Review: Contrary to the one review by Carol Lamon for The Late Talker, this book was not written by a parent alone. This could be learned not just by reading the book, but merely just by reading the front or back cover. The Late Talker was primarily written by a Dr. Agin, a pediatric neurologist who runs the Early Intervention system, as well as by one other author who writes a chapter on nutritional interventions. I found the professional and parent blending refreshing and easy to understand for someone such as myself who is not a parent of a child with any speech problems, nor a speech therapist. As a kindergarten teacher for over 4 years I can state firmly that it is not uncommon to have children with some type of minor speech difficulties in my class, especially early in the year. However I purchased The Late Talker to assist me with a new child in my class this year who has a more severe speech delay. I walked away from reading this book with much more than just knowledge about speech difficulties, and how to be a better educator to this one child, but on how to better understand and help the "late talker" children in my class. Beth
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Summary: Interesting and informative
Review: I am a grandmother with two grandchildren who have been (one is currently) late talkers. I was looking for a book that would in clear language explain to me the myriad kinds of speech and developmental disorders, therapies and research in this area. "The Late Talker" does that brilliantly. I gave the book to my daughter who is in the midst of evaluation procedures for the second late talker in her family. Much of the book validated her past action and present thinking. Early intervention was invaluable in successfully mainstreaming the first child with delayed speech. She also was very interested in the nutritional supplement chapter and plans to follow up with her physician. In addition to the professionals who will find this book invaluable, it is a wonderful resource for lay people and families with late talkers.
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Summary: hope for my 2 year old
Review: I bought the book, The Late Talker, and I am so happy with the results that we have gotten with my 2 year old. My son, was not saying a word, or communicating at all and was very independent. About a month ago I started a suggestion that they made in the book, and WOW have I seen results. He is no longer independent (meaning, not wanting to communicate) He is repeating words now that I ask him to repeat and his focus and attention span is amazing. All my friends and family thought that he may be autistic and after only 3 weeks of giving him this product that they suggest in the book, I have seen miraculous changes. I thank God first and then I thank the authors of this book. I would highly recommend this book if anyone has a child with speech problems or is even in doubt. This product that I am giving him is sooooo healthy for the whole family.
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Summary: The First You'll Need to Buy, A True Starting Point
Review: I can say no more than the other reviewers have said. This book is quite simply a compilation of everything you'll need to know on the journey to helping your child and deflating your anxiety. While full of understandable descriptions of the wide variety of communication disorders, this book also provides the resources and instructions you'll need to survive the pitfalls of getting help for your son or daughter. My single regret is that I could only buy this book once! It was the best money I ever spent.
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Summary: great book!
Review: I highly recommend this book,especially if your just starting out on this journey of having a late talker. It covers everything that you need to know. It would have helped me tremendously!
My daughter was diagnosed with apraxia 5 years ago when there wasn't a book out there like this. I have really enjoyed reading this book. I keep going back to it frequently,It is very helpful if you have an apraxic child. I have a yahoo support group for Florida families dealing with apraxia. Please contact me for more information. borngmama@surfbest.net
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Summary: Wonderful Book
Review: I ordered "The Late Talker" from Amazon along with a book my
Developmental Ped recommended to me...!! I received both today and after reading a bit of each I realized I only need "The Late Talker" and am going to return the other and get my money back! This book has already answered so many questions and will be my best "friend" during my journey to helping my son to speak. This book covers all aspects of having a Late Talker including activities you can do at home to help stimulate speech. This is a must read for all parents and professionals who work with children!
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Summary: Thank you
Review: I purchased this book The Late Talker a week or so ago after it was recommended to us by our son's preschool teacher. I couldn't put it down! My wife who was waiting to read it says I was glued to it. Our son who is 30 months old does not have any type of hearing loss, or any other problem, but he isn't talking yet. He doesn't have a diagnosis of any speech problem, and his pediatrician said he may just have a slight delay. He's the most normal kid you would ever want to meet, except he doesn't talk yet. The reason I'm writing this is because this book made sense of a subject that my wife and I did not have a clue how to explore. We didn't know how to help our son, and we thought there is no harm in giving him more time. We are no longer the "wait and see" type parents we were. We now know how to help our son at home even though he is not in therapy, and we have contacted Early Intervention for an evaluation to see if he needs some speech therapy. As much as we appreciate this book, and as much as we've learned, I'm hoping that my son doesn't need therapy, and that we don't need this book in a few months, if I can also say that. Either way, we love our son and know how to help him right now, and going ahead no matter what.
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