Childrens communication skills : from birth to five years Based on a huge body of research in child language and communication development Childrens Communication Skills uses a clear format to set out the key stages of communication development in babies and young children. Its aim is to increase awareness in professionals working with children of what constitutes human communication and what communication skills to expect at any given stage.Illustrated throughout with real life examples this informative text addresses:normal development of verbal and non verbal communication skillsthe importance of play in developing these skillsdevelopmental com