Description
Speech and Language Impairment in Early Years is an essential guide for practitioners working with children who have speech and language impairments, offering a thorough understanding of how these challenges affect cognitive development. This practical resource will equip you with everything you need to identify issues and implement effective interventions, without the need for extensive retraining.
Written by speech and language therapists specifically for Early Years practitioners, the book provides a complete overview of how children acquire language and what language impairments look like at this stage of development. It offers both strategic and practical advice to help you manage and encourage the development of speech and language skills in your setting.
One of the key focuses of the book is creating the optimum communication environment for every child, enabling practitioners to recognize the features of specific language difficulties and feel confident intervening when children are struggling.
The book includes:
- Downloadable Assessment Tools
- Checklists
- Recording Forms
- Advice and Information Leaflets
- Intervention Strategies
With a wide variety of online resources available, including phonological and sound awareness documents, assessment tools, and activity ideas, this book offers valuable materials you can download directly to your device and use in the classroom.