Title: A parent's guide to developmental delays
Description: Clear, practical advice to help parents get answers and take actionDevelopmental delays affect millions of children each year, and often go undetected until an alert and caring parent recognizes there’s a problem. In A Parent's Guide to Developmental Delays, special education expert and consultant Laurie LeComer, M.Ed., provides essential information for any parent with a child who might have cognitive, physical, or emotional delays. Easy to understand, reassuring, and up-to-date, the book covers everything concerned parents need to know.Using real-life examples and case studies along with checklists, exercises, and other hands-on advice, the book covers a range of delays and disorders that include autism, ADHD, learning disabilities, Sensory Processing Disorder, aggressive behavior, and motor-control problems. Topics include:*Spotting the "red flags" of delayed development, for every age group*Identifying your child’s specific challenges*Acting swiftly in order to gain the advantages of early intervention*Getting a diagnosis and treatment plan that fits your child's needs*Working with teachers, health professionals, and specialists for maximum results*Tracking your child's progress*Understanding your rights and making the most of every available resource*Trusting your instincts in order to help your child learn, develop, and thrive
Subjects: Child development deviations, Developmentally disabled children, Family & Relationships, Nonfiction, Treatment