Talk to me
Subtitle: conversation strategies for parents of children on the autism spectrum or with speech and language impairments
By: Heather Jones
Published: 2014
Language: eng
Number of pages: 167
ISBN-13: 9781849054287
Subjects: Asperger's syndrome in children; Speech therapy for children; Treatment
Description: Heather Jones offers practical advice, born of experience with her own son, which will help you teach your child the principles of communication. Full of strategies and examples, it shows how you can allay fears, build confidence and teach your child to enjoy conversation. Once a child gets used to talking with other people, many life skills can develop more easily as they grow up--from making friends and shopping for themselves, to being interviewed and eventually getting a job.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Machine generated contents note: pt. I Working on Conversation; title: 1.Increasing Vocabulary is Not Enough!; title: 2.How to Get Your Child Talking; title: 3.Demanding a Conversation with Your Child; title: 4.It's Never Too Late to Start Encouraging Conversation; title: 5.Talking About a Diagnosis; title: 6.Finding a Reward System That Your Child Can Verbalise; title: 7.Using a Diary as a Conversation Catalyst; title: 8.Teaching Your Child How to Ask 'Wh-' Questions; title: 9.Teaching Turn-Taking in Conversation; title: 10.Teaching Your Child to Be an Active Listener; title: 11.Being an Active Listener for Your Child; title: 12.Teaching the Importance of Staying on Topic (Without Over-Indulging in Special Interests); title: 13.What is Phatic Communication and Why is it Important?; title: 14.Encouraging the Use of Names; title: 15.How to Help Family and Friends Have Conversations with Your Child; title: 16.Talking About Body Language and Emotions with Your Child; title: 17.Understanding the Importance of Pauses and Silence