Children's Communication Skills: From Birth to Five Years

Are you concerned about your child's communication skills? Look no further than Children's Communication Skills: From Birth to Five Years, the ultimate guide to understanding and nurturing your child's language development. Backed by extensive research in child language and communication, this book provides a clear roadmap of the key stages of communication development in babies and young children.

With real-life examples peppered throughout, this informative text walks you through the normal development of both verbal and non-verbal communication skills. You'll also gain valuable insights into the pivotal role playtime plays in developing these skills. But what if your child experiences developmental communication problems? Don't worry, this book covers that too, offering guidance on how to navigate and overcome such obstacles.

For bilingual families, Children's Communication Skills offers a comprehensive exploration of how bilingualism intersects with cognition and early literacy development. You'll learn how to foster your child's language capabilities while embracing their dual language upbringing.

Designed as an easy source of reference, this book features chapter summaries, age-specific skills tables, and sections on warning signs that may indicate further help is needed. Additionally, a glossary of key terms ensures that you have a complete understanding of the concepts discussed.

Whether you're a parent, educator, or professional in the health, education, or social care sectors, Children's Communication Skills is an invaluable resource. Increase your awareness of what constitutes human communication and gain insights into the expected communication skills for each stage of your child's growth. Don't miss out on this invaluable tool in your journey to support your child's communication development. Get your copy now.