TO TALK A compilation of tips, ideas and approaches suggested and utilized by a group of speech and language professionals. Treatment of communicative problems is the primary responsibility of the speech-language pathologist. However, this responsibility does not belong exclusively to one profession. It encompasses the cooperation and assistance of a number of disciplines such as medicine, dentistry, psychology education, special education, and audiology.
Treatment is an interdisciplinary team undertaking captained by the speech-language pathologist.
Prevention of communicative disorders involves the same team concept and members. It would be inexpedient to attempt to prevent or treat a communicative disorder by oneself. Since communication is so pervasive and complex, it overlaps many boundaries. These communicative boundaries are occupied by a number of professionals and nonprofessionals who, because of their interaction with children, can provide valuable assistance if encouraged to do so. In this chapter we have included 101 practical suggestions for helping children talk better.