Time to Talk - by Michelle Macroy-Higgins & Carlyn Kolker (Paperback)

About the Book

How can a parent know if their child is on track when it comes to understanding language and developing their own speech abilities? It isn't completely out of your hands!

Book Synopsis

When it comes to language acquisition, all parents have questions...and?this invaluable resource?has all the answers.

When should I expect my baby's first word? Is my toddler on his way to talking soon? Is my child speaking as clearly as her peers? All parents end up thinking questions like these during their children's formative years, but too few act on them, assuming the answers are too unpredictable to be certain. Time to Talk answers these questions for the curious parent.

Written by an experienced speech-language pathologist and mom, this practical and proactive guide will help parents:

• Understand the building blocks of speech and language
• Monitor progress against expected milestones
• Enhance their child's communication skills
• Spot signs of potential problems with hearing, speech, or language development
• Address common concerns, such as articulation, late talking, stuttering, dyslexia, etc.
• Foster literacy
• Raise bilingual children successfully

Your child's language acquisition no longer must be a guessing game for you. From baby's first babbling to reading readiness, Time to Talk provides everything a parent needs so this vital fundamental skill doesn't have to be left to chance.

From the Back Cover

Are your child's speech and language skills on track? From babbling to fluently expressing thoughts, the developmental journey is filled with milestones. You might recognize some, such as when your child says her first words, but others are harder to spot.

Does your child respond to her name by 12 months? Should you worry if your toddler isn't speaking? What if your preschooler struggles with the r and l sounds? Can your four-year-old rhyme words? Does your kindergartener show key signs of reading readiness?

Time to Talk unlocks the mysteries of speech and language acquisition, and helps parents carefully monitor progress. Both troubleshooter and skills booster, this definitive guide provides timelines of what to expect from infancy to elementary school; quick answers to common questions; red flags to watch for; simple activities to boost communications skills; guidelines for handling common problems, such as articulation issues, late talking, stuttering, and dyslexia; tips for getting the best results from therapy; clear explanations of medical advances; advice for fostering bilingualism; and reassuring stories of parents and children who have faced and overcome challenges.

And whether kids are working through obstacles or hitting targets, Time to Talk will put them on a firm path to literacy success.

Michelle MacRoy-Higgins, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, has worked as a speech-language pathologist for more than 15 years, focusing on the treatment of infants, toddlers, and young children. An associate professor in the Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Department at Hunter College, Michelle has a M.S. in communication disorders and a Ph.D. in speech-language-hearing sciences. She is the mother of two girls.

Carlyn Kolker is a freelance writer, former reporter for Bloomberg News and Reuters, and the mother of two boys.

Review Quotes

..". invaluable to all parents, especially those whose children are experiencing speech and language difficulties...an incredible guide on speech and language development. " -Eco Child's Play

..".a treasure. It gives parents the information and confidence to build the best possible foundation for their children, enabling them to learn to beautifully communicate with the world." --Blog Critics

"An easy-to-read, straightforward guide for parents about how babies and young children learn to talk...provides a practical, insightful look at the core components of listening, speaking, and reading" -Brooklyn Letters.

About the Author

Michelle Macroy-Higgins, Ph.D., CCC-SLP has worked as a speech-language pathologist for more than 15 years, focusing on the treatment of infants, toddlers, and young children. An associate professor in the Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Program at Hunter College, Michelle has a M.S. in Communication Disorders and a Ph.D. in Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences. She is the mother of two girls. Carlyn Kolker is a freelance writer, former reporter for Bloomberg News and Reuters, and the mother of two boys.