Speech Language

Research suggests that the first six months of life are the most critical to a child’s development of language skills. For an individual to become sufficiently skilled in any language, they must be exposed to the language as early as possible, preferably before school age.

The award-winning book on engaging in more meaningful conversations with your child on the autism spectrum. If your child finds talking to people a struggle, this is the book to get the conversation started. In this hands-on guide, Heather Jones offers practical advice, born of experience with her own son, which will help you teach your child the principles of communication.

The Stages of Language Development: How Children Learn to Communicate is the essential resource for parents, teachers, caregivers, and students who want to understand how children grow from their very first cries to confident, articulate speakers. Covering every step from birth through adolescence, this book explains the fascinating journey of language acquisition in clear, accessible detail. Inside you will discover: The prelinguistic stage, when babies use cries, babbles, and gestures to lay the groundwork for speech. How toddlers experience the vocabulary explosion, adding new words at ...

This focused study guide provides comprehensive coverage of speech-language pathology across the full continuum of practice, from foundational communication development to assessment, intervention, and professional responsibility. It presents core concepts in clear, accessible language designed for efficient review and long-form listening. Content spans speech sound production, language development, fluency, voice, resonance, cognitive communication, hearing, and swallowing. Each topic is explained with attention to underlying processes, functional impact, and clinical reasoning, supporting...

This immersive French audiobook offers an engaging and practical way to learn French for beginners and intermediate learners alike, using real-life situational excerpts paired with clear English translations (A2 to B1 level on CEFR scale). Each audio scene—whether hearing the specials at a restaurant, understanding a train announcement, touring a market, or learning from a doctor—places the listener in authentic, everyday communication. By hearing how French is truly spoken in daily life, learners naturally absorb vocabulary, sentence rhythm, and pronunciation.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER From linguist Adam Aleksic, known as @etymologynerd on social media, comes a captivating exploration of how internet algorithms are transforming language and communication in unprecedented ways. “Packed with fascinating facts, of-the-moment observations, and a...

Spanish Pronunciation Made Easy offers a comprehensive, practical roadmap for English speakers aiming to speak Spanish more clearly and confidently. Rather than focusing solely on memorizing vocabulary, this guide emphasizes building strong pronunciation skills—the often-overlooked foundation of effective communication. Designed with an accessible, learner-friendly structure, the book uses scientific insights about language acquisition to explain why certain Spanish sounds are challenging and how to overcome them.

Te gustaría entender a las personas a través de sus gestos corporales? Te has preguntado alguna vez si una persona está diciendo la verdad mientras te habla? Sigue leyendo lo que estoy diciendo. El arte de leer los sentimientos, comportamiento, personalidad y pensamientos de las personas es lo que diferencia a los ejecutantes promedio de los ganadores sin cuestionamiento. Leer y analizar a las personas no es una habilidad con la que se nace naturalmente.

Early and social interaction skills are essential for every child to get the best start in life. Skills like language, eye contact, and self-regulation are just some of the things your child needs in order to excel - personally and academically! Since the pandemic, both parents and teachers are becoming more concerned about children’s abilities to interact. On top of that, there are delays in referrals to specialists. As early interaction is so important, you are probably thinking that you don’t have the qualifications to make a difference. This is not true!

For parents of young children, speech milestones are monumental—from baby babble to first words to full sentences. It's natural to worry when they don't arrive "on schedule" or when your little one seems to lag behind their peers. In What to Do When Your Child Isn't Talking, speech and language therapist Nicola Lathey and journalist Tracey Blake offer parents reassurance and solutions—at a moment when speech delay and regression is more common than ever.

Practice a new framework for dismantling racial bias in our society, our workplaces, and ourselves: by learning to detect it as well as people of color do. How do we combat racism in a world determined to tell us it doesn’t exist? To hold the line against racism, we need to know it when we see...

"Echoes of Expression: A Comprehensive Exploration of the Spoken Word" is an illuminating journey through the rich tapestry of human speech, from the dawn of language to the cutting-edge innovations of the digital era. This meticulously crafted book delves into the origins, evolution, and transformative power of speech, exploring its pivotal role in culture, society, and personal expression. With a keen eye on history, it highlights seminal speeches that have shaped the course of civilizations, and with a forward-looking perspective, it examines the impact of technology on our oldest form ...

If you think your child is at risk for language difficulties, the last thing you want to do is wait around. But, it’s scary not to know how to approach such a delicate situation. And the truth is, your fear of the unknown can sometimes be worse than the situation itself. Luckily, the missing piece that will help you and your child overcome the challenges that a speech delay or disorder brings is closer than you think. Yasmin Akhtar, an SLT, is on a mission to help parents understand language development through the power of games.

Wondering when to expect baby's first word? Want to get your toddler talking? Worried your child is not speaking as clearly as his peers? When it comes to language acquisition, all parents have questions, and Time to Talk has the answers.

What makes us human? Why are we the only animals who wear clothes, drive cars, trawl the internet, and fly helicopters on Mars? It’s all because we’ve learnt to talk, yet remarkably, we still don’t know how we did it. Speech! suggests an answer that’s been hiding in plain sight - the simple yet radical shift that turned our analog grunts and shrieks into words. But, its consequences are far from simple: being able to share ideas through language was an evolutionary tipping point - it allowed us to link up our minds.

Figures of Speech in Literature, is a comprehensive look at figures first found in the Bible and also throughout literature. The book examines a firm historic record and expands to every major corner concisely with more than 6,000 years of history to cover literary achievements that address figures. Poetry is a primary consideration and more easily recognized down throughout the ages, the nations and the cultures. This book is an excellent tool for the college classroom.

The essential guide for helping children with language and listening problems. Does your child have trouble getting the right words out, following directions, or being understood? In this revised edition of Childhood Speech, Language, and Listening Problems, speech-language pathologist Patricia Hamaguchi - who has been helping children overcome problems like these for more than 30 years - answers your questions to help you determine what's best for your child.

Overcoming Fear of Public Speaking is your essential guide to transforming anxiety into confidence and discovering the power of your own voice. This book addresses the fears, hesitations, and self-doubt that hold so many back from effective public speaking. With a blend of psychological insights, practical exercises, and real-world examples, it leads you through every stage of becoming a confident, compelling speaker. Whether you’re presenting in a boardroom, delivering a speech at a wedding, or pitching an idea, this book gives you the tools to speak with assurance, clarity, and impact. ...

Unlock your child’s voice with Talking to Tots: A Guide to Boosting Early Speech Development, an empowering, research-backed guide for parents, caregivers, and educators eager to nurture language skills in children ages 0–3. From a baby’s first coos to a toddler’s first sentences, this book transforms everyday moments—playtime, bedtime, or even diaper changes—into opportunities to spark speech and build lifelong communication confidence.Discover the science behind how babies learn to speak, from decoding cries to mastering first words, and learn practical, fun strategies to ...

Words shape laws. They justify force. They decide who is protected and who is punished. In this installment of the Letter to America series, a U.S. Navy Veteran examines how powerful terms like domestic terrorist, threat, and extremist have expanded in meaning, and why that expansion matters to every citizen. This short, reflective letter explores: How legal definitions can be stretched through interpretation Why permitted actions like protesting or lawful carry can still result in punishment The growing gap between rights on paper and rights in practice What happens when language is used ...