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.

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.

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!

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...

Tired of sounding ordinary. Do you feel misunderstood? Do you miss opportunities because you can’t find the right words to articulate your views? Perhaps it’s time to elevate your vocabulary? Words for the Well Spoken is a powerful vocabulary builder for adults, designed to help develop advanced English, improve communication skills, and speak with authority at work, in conversations, and in public speaking. Inside, you’ll discover 2,000 carefully selected words to ensure you sound more articulate, strengthen business communication, and elevate both your writing and speaking skills ...

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...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

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.

Words can build empires or burn them down. is your definitive guide to mastering the art of impactful communication, from the boardroom to the global stage. In a world where noise is constant, those who speak with clarity, conviction, and purpose rise above the rest. Whether you're delivering a keynote, pitching an idea, leading a team, or inspiring a crowd, this book will show you how to command attention, connect deeply, and drive real change through the power of speech. Drawing on timeless rhetoric, cutting-edge neuroscience, and real-world examples from history’s greatest speakers, ...

Does your child seem to understand much more than he can say? Does he struggle to say words that other kids his age say effortlessly? If so, he may have childhood apraxia of speech (CAS), a neurological, motor-based speech disorder which is characterized by difficulty planning and organizing the...

Want to Learn 3 Simple Tips to Help Your Child’s Communication in 7 Days? If your child has yet to say their first words, or is just starting to say their first words, and if you’re looking achieve the maximum benefit in the shortest amount of time to help your child reach their next communication milestone, then look no further. The Early Communication Pocketbook is here to show you some quick easy ways to help your child. In the Early Communication Pocketbook, you’ll learn: 🏆 How to set up situations for communication success ⭐️ The one most essential practical technique to ...

Elevate Your Vocabulary as You Sleep is an audio learning experience designed to expand your vocabulary, enrich your language, and refine your communication while your mind rests.

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...

A searing indictment of Western media that lays bare how the "free press," long tasked with speaking truth to power, instead became a vital part of the machinery that enabled the genocide in Palestine If you’re not writing the truth about crimes against humanity, you’re culpable in them...

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.

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.