Helping Children with Down Syndrome Communicate Better: Speech and Language Skills for Ages 6-14 (Topics in Down Syndrome)
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</style> <![endif]‘There is no one Down syndrome profile when it comes to communication skills,' espouses author Libby Kumin in this sequel to herEarly Communication Skills for Children with Down Syndrome. Part of theTopics in Down Syndromeseries, this guide for parents and professionals offers an overview of the wide variety of speech and language difficulties in children with Down syndrome, aged six to fourteen. It continues with a discussion of speech-language evaluation and eligibility and what children will typically work on while in therapy with a speech-language pathologist. Kumin also believes that 'language is part of daily living and is best practiced during real life,' and suggests teamwork among the family, speech-language pathologist, and teacher. To build up this team, she provides strategies for classroom teachers, such as modifications that help students with Down syndrome follow spoken instruction or feel included in conversations. For families, the author presents a wealth of home activities. Ranging from vocabulary building and verb tenses to sound production and voice to facial expressions and turn taking, which go beyond traditional therapy lessons. A professor in the Department of Speech-Language Pathology/Audiology at Loyola University where she founded the Down  Syndrome Center for Excellence, and a national speaker, Kumin draws on over twenty years of experience working with babies, children, adolescents, and adults with Down syndrome and their families. This leading expert has also writtenClassroom Language Skills for Children with Down Syndromeand producedWhat Did You Say? DVD: A Guide to Speech Intelligibility in People with Down Syndrome. Integrating the latest research, therapies in speech-language therapy, and assistive technology, Kumin adds to this practical and invaluable handbook with quick lists, sample worksheets, evalutions, reports, and surveys; an extensive Resource Guide with related organizations and websites; and eye-catching photographs of children with Down syndrome at school, at home, and in the community. Although her information is authoritative, the text is easy to read and the author’s tone is always encouraging and supportive. Her10 Tips for Nurturing Your Child’s Communication Skillsshould become a mantra for all families and professionals working with children with Down syndrome. If helping these children communicate better is the goal, then this book is the guiding path.ForeWord Magazine, January/February 2009 Libby Kumin is an expert in communication and Down syndrome, a teacher and an advocate. Kumin has extensive experience in working with people with DS of all ages and is familiar with common (and less common) challenges that occur and how to address them. She is a teacher, and writes thorough, detailed explanations, as if anticipating and answering questions readers might have. Kumin is also an advocate, and troubleshoots for parents advocating for school services by giving examples of roadblocks they might encounter and provides a roadmap to make detours to continue down the path of improving your child’s speech and language. Kumin provides numerous activities and games that parents and professionals can use to help 6-14 year olds improve their communication.Down Syndrome News, Volume 31, #7 Written for both parents and professionals, the book provides in depth information on the communication challenges of Down syndrome children from the ages of 6-14. A wealth of information is provided to help parents and professionals help Down syndrome children develop strong communication skills.CAPHIS Consumer Connections