1st Edition

Supporting Early Speech-Language Development Strategies for Ages 0-8

By Kimberly A. Boynton Copyright 2021
136 Pages
by Eye On Education

136 Pages
by Eye On Education

136 Pages
by Eye On Education

Learn how to support developmentally rich language learning environments during a child’s first eight years of life! This book demonstrates how to build foundations for a strong communication system, distinguish typical and disordered speech and language, and develop a deep understanding of the brain and language development connection. Featuring clear guidance on how to work with parents and... Read more

1. Introduction  2. Play and the Ages and Stages of Speech and Language Development  3. Brain Development and Language  4. Vocabulary Building and Phonological Awareness: The How and Why  5. Building the Optimal Communication Environment for All Communicators  6. Children with Speech and Language Delays or Disorders  7. The Communication Breakdown

Biography

Kimberly A. Boynton is a certified speech-language pathologist with licenses in the areas of Speech Language Pathology, Director of Exceptional Services, and School Superintendent. She is currently Assistant Professor in the Department of Speech Language Pathology at Saint Mary's College in Notre Dame, Indiana.