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How to Detect Developmental Delay and What to Do Next: Practical Interve

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If a child is not meeting expected milestones it can be a source of great anxiety for parents and teachers. This forthright guide offers practical advice on how to recognize the signs of developmental delay, address difficulties effectively, and help the child to flourish.Mary Mountstephen presents a practical approach to dealing with developmental delay, equipping readers with the knowledge, understanding and tools to tackle problems successfully. By clearly explaining how children develop, drawing on the expertise of a number of specialists in the field and detailing straightforward interventions with proven success rates, the author enables parents and teachers to identify a wide range of problems and empowers them with the information they need to take action.Concise and accessible, this book provides a wealth of useful advice on how to address developmental delay, and will prove invaluable to parents, teachers and other professionals working with children.
CONTENTS: Notes from the Author. Introduction. Part 1: Child Development and Signs of Delay. 1. Factors Affecting Early Development. 2. What to Expect in the Early Years. 3. Detecting Special Educational Needs. Part 2: Interventions for Home and School. 4. Movement and Learning. 5. Vision, Visual Processing and Learning. 6. Hearing, Auditory Processing and Learning. 7. How a Psychologist Can Help. Appendix I: Checklist of Initial Observations. Appendix II: Rhymes. Appendix III: Central Auditory Processing Disorders Leaflet. Appendix IV: Useful Resources. References. Index.
'With helpful tips, simple descriptions and well-structured chapters this book provides all parents and professionals working with children with a better understanding of children's needs and what can actually be done to help.'- Andy Dalziell, Director, The Movement and Learning Centre, www.mlcscotland.com
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