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Summary: Subtitle is should be What to Do if Your Child has Apraxia!
Review: This book is an excellent resource if you suspect your child might have apraxia. But its subtitle, "What to Do If Your Child Isn't Talking Yet" is misleading, since it implies that the variety of possible speech and language disorders will be addressed. Instead, 95% of the book is devoted to apraxia, a very specific disorder, with perhaps 5% relating to other speech disorders. Language disorders as such are barely touched upon.
It's a fascinating book full of helpful information, certainly, and interesting in its own right. But for me, the mother of a child with a language disorder, it was $14 dollars largely wasted.
For the next edition, the publishers should be encouraged to change the subtitle and give a clearer description of the book's subject on the back cover.
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Summary: Parent Friendly and Comprehensive - A Must Have!
Review: This book is by far the most comprehensive parent friendly book on speech and language disorders. It truly empowers parents by identifying in easily understandable terms what a delay in speech may look like compared to a serious disorder! Also it addresses treatment options from therapy to supplements including real stories of children, that have made significant gains in their language as a result. This books empowers you to find the right specialists in your area to identify the delay/disorder and treat your child, if necessary. Just as important, it walks you through getting the services your child is entitled too in the Early Intervention Program which is free, regardless of income! Another highlight is the practical and varied advice on the many things to do at home with your child; activities that really make a difference! I bought this book, read it, took much of the advice that was given and have seen the green light for our daughter! It is so exciting! I believe this book is a Godsend and anyone with concerns about their child's speech should not hesitate to buy it. You will find yourself referring to it often, as the information in it, deserves much more than one read through!
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Summary: The Late Talker
Review: This book is full of information if you have a child that may be speech delayed. It is so important to know what to do for a young child that may be delayed. Read this book & get the help these children need early on, don't wait!! I wish this book was out there when I was given the dx of apraxia in 2001 for my child. Or even years ago when I was fighting for help with my child that stuttered. This book will help guide you through all the problems that come up from insurance, school systems to families. Thank you to the authors for all your wonderful work!!
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Summary: This is the new bible for parents of S/L impaired children!
Review: This book is outstanding! I started it today and have already read 100 pages. I have NUMEROUS ear marks of excerpts that I can copy for the school, SLP, doctors, family, etc.Once word gets out about this, it is going to be the "bible" for the speech impaired population. Thanks to Lisa Geng, Malcolm Nichol, Dr. Agin, Cindy Mustafa, Paula Tallal and the rest who contributed to this masterpiece! Tricia Morin
SPEAK, St. Louis Parent Extension for Apraxic Kids
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Summary: outstanding!
Review: This book is outstanding! I started it today and have already read 100 pages. I have NUMEROUS ear marks of excerpts that I can copy for the school, therapists, doctors, family, etc. Once word gets out about this, it is going to be the "bible" for the speech-impaired population. Thanks to the all the folks who contributed to this masterpiece! Tricia Morin
SPEAK, St. Louis Parent Extension for Apraxic Kids
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Summary: Wish I'd read this book first
Review: This is a gret book! It's written specifically for parents so it is not heavy on technical jargon. For parents that are worried about their child and everyone else is telling you to "wait & see"- get this book! Everyone else might be right but often that gut feeling a parent has should be listened to. This book will help YOU decide whether or not to wait and see. If I had read this book in the beginning I would not have taken the "wait and see" approach and let my child go through 6 mos without help. 6 mos may not seem like a lot- but it's a longtime in a toddlers life.
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Summary: Great Book!
Review: This is a wonderful book! I am so glad that I found it and can now help my son with his speech therapy and oral motor therapy.
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Summary: Disappointing
Review: This material is no doubt very useful, but for a very narrow audience--those who have late talkers who need a diagnosis of apraxia. I was very disappointed to find that there was very little else thoroughly discussed here. The authors are very compassionate, and have a lot to offer regarding the emotional suffering parents (and children) endure while trying both to attain an accurate diagnosis and to help their beautiful children learn to speak. At times I found the content so emotional, though, that it was hard to wade through. I know this path is difficult, as I have two late talkers myself, but I was looking for more "meat" in this book than it actually contained, considering the hefty qualifications of the authors. All in all, I was disappointed, but I've been reading a boat load of material. If I were just starting out, I might have found this book more helpful and comforting, even though my kids are clearly not apraxic.
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Summary: The Late Talker
Review: Upon reading, The Late Talker, I began to recall my own trials and tribulations raising my youngest daughter, Gage, who suffered from Apraxia. I am an R.N. and the mother of three children; however, nothing could have prepared me for the challenges of each day in dealing with my daughter's frustrations as a result of Apraxia. It would have been a godsend to have a resource like this book which outlines symptoms, provides direction for a remedy and comfort for a concerned mother.
Many children have speech impediments, which over time, they often grow out of. On the other hand, I believe many children are misdiagnosed in the realm of speech. I cannot stress the importance of early intervention. Knowing where to find help, what questions to ask and what to look for are all things that I had to struggle with and are clearly and collectively outlined in this book. I believe The Late Talker will be a guide for mothers struggling to find ways to help their speech impaired children.
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Summary: My LifeSaver Book
Review: What would I do without this book? I have read it once and highlighted information throughout the book. I carry the book with me as I do my appointment book. This book has been my lifesaver. As a mother with a daughter diagnosed with apraxia at 18 months, I felt lost and uninformed. This book has given me so much information. I now feel in control of the diagnosis. After reading this book, I know the right kind of therapy my daughter needs (and we finally are getting it after four speech pathologists), ways to obtain the appropriate services through health insurance, fun things to do at-home to help stimulate speech, useful information on the dramatic benefits of essential fatty acids and advice from other parents with apraxic children. I am currently working on a support group here in Palm Beach County now after reading this book. Thank you to the authors for a very much needed user friendly guide to this speech disorder.
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