Look Who's Talking

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Summary: Book Review for Look Who's Talking
Review: "I thoroughly enjoyed reading Laura Dyer's book. As a parent of small children and an elementary school teacher, I found this book to be a valuable resource for anyone who has or works with small children. The information is very practical and presented in a way that's easy to read and understand. Laura addresses what a vital role parents play in the language development of their children. She gives wonderful hands-on activities, reading suggestions, musical activities, and imaginary play activities that parents can use to enhance their children's language skills and development. She addresses things that can influence language development such as daycare and television viewing and she includes useful information about language development that is broken down in stages from ages birth to age seven. I would highly recommend this book!"

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Summary: Book Review for Look Who's Talking
Review: "I thoroughly enjoyed reading Laura Dyer's book. As a parent of small children and an elementary school teacher, I found this book to be a valuable resource for anyone who has or works with small children. The information is very practical and presented in a way that's easy to read and understand. Laura addresses what a vital role parents play in the language development of their children. She gives wonderful hands-on activities, reading suggestions, musical activities, and imaginary play activities that parents can use to enhance their children's language skills and development. She addresses things that can influence language development such as daycare and television viewing and she includes useful information about language development that is broken down in stages from ages birth to age seven. I would highly recommend this book!"

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Summary: Offers straight answers to common questions
Review: Knowledgeably written by Laura Dyer (a speech-language therapist especially skilled in working with children), Look Who's Talking! How To Enhance Your Child's Language Development, Starting At Birth draws upon academic research and field work alike in order to show how parents just how they can help stimulate their children's ability to use language. Individual chapters address such topics as proverbial signs and gestures; common language development concerns and warning signs; steps for successful sign language usage; bilingualism and second-language learning; the unique challenges of international adoptions; using music to enhance language development, and so much more, Look Who's Talking! offers straight answers to common questions and is highly recommended reading for the parents of bubbling young personalities wanting to express themselves with an articulation suitable to their age.

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Summary: from a parent
Review: Laura's book is wonderful. It should be
included with the owner's manual as each child is born

From a parent of a former (now resolved) speech delayed
special education student:

http://edchapman.tripod.com/ParentLinks.html

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Summary: Wonderful resource for parents
Review: Look Who's Talking is a wonderful resource for parents who have questions about their child's speech. Laura Dyer, a speech-language therapist with a master's degree in communications disorders, has written a book that is well researched, easy to use and full of practical advice.

Look Who's Talking begins with an overview of speech and language development, including influences, potential problems and causes. Complicating issues such as auditory processing, hearing, language delays, and developmental delays are discussed. One of the key features of this book is the very detailed descriptions provided for each age and developmental stage; parents of babies and older children will find this a helpful resource.

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Summary: Helpful Book!
Review: Look Who's Talking is an excellent book. Ms. Dyer has obviously reviewed a large volume of research (see the notes section for many helpoful resources)and has covered many topics. Yet, she has managed to write in terms that are easily understood and helpful to parents and others. She has included specific examples to illustrate important points. Her book is filled with helpful and encouraging statements like these.

- You are your child's first and most important language model.
- Language is best learned by doing.
- Talking about a child's interests helps language development.
- Active learning is better than passive learning.

The author describes scaffolding as it relates to speech and language development. She includes helpful charts which provide information about a wide variety of topics including the following.

- Sound Acquisition
- Consonant Cluster Acquisition
- Recommended Staff-Child Ratios (childcare centers)
- Signs of Hearing Impairment

I have a copy of this book myself, and I have given the book as a baby shower gift. I also have the author's Little Language Songs for Little Ones tape, which my children and I enjoy listening to in the car.

You'll be glad you added this book to your personal or professional library.

Rating:
Summary: Helpful Book!
Review: Look Who's Talking is an excellent book. Ms. Dyer has obviously reviewed a large volume of research (see the notes section for many helpoful resources)and has covered many topics. Yet, she has managed to write in terms that are easily understood and helpful to parents and others. She has included specific examples to illustrate important points. Her book is filled with helpful and encouraging statements like these.

- You are your child's first and most important language model.
- Language is best learned by doing.
- Talking about a child's interests helps language development.
- Active learning is better than passive learning.

The author describes scaffolding as it relates to speech and language development. She includes helpful charts which provide information about a wide variety of topics including the following.

- Sound Acquisition
- Consonant Cluster Acquisition
- Recommended Staff-Child Ratios (childcare centers)
- Signs of Hearing Impairment

I have a copy of this book myself, and I have given the book as a baby shower gift. I also have the author's Little Language Songs for Little Ones tape, which my children and I enjoy listening to in the car.

You'll be glad you added this book to your personal or professional library.

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Summary: A Must Read for Every Parent!
Review: This book is a treasure--a definite "must-have" for every parent's bookshelf!

Speech and Language pathologist, Laura Dyer has written the ultimate book on how children acquire speech and
language skills during the first seven years of life. The book is comprehensive in its scope, yet is very readable
and practical as well.

Are you mystified about how babies learn to talk?

Do you wonder how to tell if a child is experiencing developmental lags, or speech difficulties?

Maybe you want to know the ideal time to introduce a foreign language to a child, or how to teach English to a child
adopted from another country.

Should you use sign language to improve communication with your child, even if they aren't hearing impaired?

How can a parent or caregiver ready a child for the important task of learning to read?

In crystal clear fashion, Laura Dyer explains all that and more!
Page after page is packed with practical advice, anecdotes, resources, and sidebars filled with the easy to
understand nuggets of information any parent can understand and apply. No technical, head-scratching data. No
confusing jargon. No 64 letter words that leave you scrambling for a dictionary!

If you want a book that takes you step by step through the stages of speech and language learning in children, this
is the book for you!

Rating:
Summary: A Must Read for Every Parent!
Review: This book is a treasure--a definite "must-have" for every parent's bookshelf!

Speech and Language pathologist, Laura Dyer has written the ultimate book on how children acquire speech and
language skills during the first seven years of life. The book is comprehensive in its scope, yet is very readable
and practical as well.

Are you mystified about how babies learn to talk?

Do you wonder how to tell if a child is experiencing developmental lags, or speech difficulties?

Maybe you want to know the ideal time to introduce a foreign language to a child, or how to teach English to a child
adopted from another country.

Should you use sign language to improve communication with your child, even if they aren't hearing impaired?

How can a parent or caregiver ready a child for the important task of learning to read?

In crystal clear fashion, Laura Dyer explains all that and more!
Page after page is packed with practical advice, anecdotes, resources, and sidebars filled with the easy to
understand nuggets of information any parent can understand and apply. No technical, head-scratching data. No
confusing jargon. No 64 letter words that leave you scrambling for a dictionary!

If you want a book that takes you step by step through the stages of speech and language learning in children, this
is the book for you!