MOUNT KISCO, N.Y., Feb. 1, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- Talk it up! There has been growing interest in recent years in how adults verbally interact with infants and toddlers and how "conversations" with them affect their language development, literacy acquisition, and eventual performance in school. Studies continue to be conducted by the International Reading Association, the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services exploring the impact of preschool education on future academic success, and increasingly, evidence has indicated the importance of high-quality speech and language stimulation during infancy and early childhood. Now there is a book, written with parents in mind, on how they can play a pivotal role in stimulating the language development of their babies and preschoolers -- Talk Me Into It by Dr. Susan L. Pike.
A practical and thorough guide on child language development, this trailblazing book translates the scientific research into easy-to-understand layman's terms. It is divided into three sections: "Learning to Talk," which identifies the significant features of listening and speaking through the various stages of infancy and early childhood; "Talking Together," which explains the principles and strategies for stimulating language development; and "Talking to Learn," which helps parents prepare their child for success in the social and academic world of the classroom.
Packed with useful information and tips, Talk Me Into It is not only ideal for parents, but for grandparents, daycare providers, and kindergarten teachers as well. Its in-depth coverage of the stages of early speech development, from infancy to early childhood, and its "Top Ten Lists of Activities" and "Books to Buy or Borrow" for each stage also make this a valuable resource for entry-level practitioners in speech-language pathology.
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About the Author
Dr. Susan L. Pike is a pediatric speech-language pathologist with certification from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. She holds a master's degree in speech-language pathology from Columbia University and a Ph.D. degree from the University of Virginia. With more than twenty-five years of experience in both school and clinical settings, she brings a wealth of knowledge and information to her readers. A presenter at state and national conventions, she has conducted workshops and training for daycare and preschool personnel. She is currently in private practice in northern Westchester County, New York.
TALK ME INTO IT
Preparing Children for School Success Through Language
by Susan L. Pike, Ph.D.
Publication Date: January 5, 2006
Trade Paperback: $20.99, 188 pages, 1-4134-9214-2
Cloth Hardback: $30.99, 188 pages, 1-4134-9215-0
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