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A Parent's Guide to Developmental Delays: Recognizing and Coping with Missed Milestones in Speech, Movement, Learning, and Other Areas

Laurie Fivozinsky LeComer

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UPC:
9780399532313
Maximum Purchase:
2 units
Binding:
Paperback
Publication Date:
2006-01-03
Release Date:
2006-01-03
Author:
Laurie Fivozinsky LeComer
Language:
english
Edition:
1
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Developmental delays affect millions of children each year, and often go undetected until an alert and caring parent recognizes theres 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 childs 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