A Parent's Guide to Developmental Delays : Recognizing and Coping with Missed Milestones in Speech, Movement, Learning, and Other Areas

Developmental delays affect millions of children each year, and often go undetected until an alert and caring parent recognizes there’s a problem. In A Parent's Guide to Developmental Delays , special education expert and consultant Laurie LeComer, M.Ed., provides essential information for any parent with a child who might have cognitive, physical, or emotional delays. Easy to understand, reassuring, and up-to-date, the book covers everything concerned parents need to know. Using real-life examples and case studies along with checklists, exercises, and other hands-on advice, the book covers a range of delays and disorders that include autism, ADHD, learning disabilities, Sensory Processing Disorder, aggressive behavior, and motor-control problems. Topics include: Spotting the "red flags" of delayed development, for every age group Identifying your child’s specific challenges Acting swiftly in order to gain the advantages of early intervention Getting a diagnosis and treatment plan that fits your child's needs Working with teachers, health professionals, and specialists for maximum results Tracking your child's progress Understanding your rights and making the most of every available resource Trusting your instincts in order to help your child learn, develop, and thrive

Special education expert Laurie LeComer, M.Ed., provides parents with essential information, addressing important topics and uncomfortable questions on such issues as:

- Spotting the "Red Flags" of abnormal development
- Getting a diagnosis and treatment plan
- Obtaining the best treatment options, education, and help
- The keys to a successful, fulfilling life for every developmentally delayed child

In this clear, accessible guide to the wide range of cognitive, physical, and emotional developmental challenges that affect millions of children each year, parents can find the answers, reassurance, and concrete advice they need to help their children grow and thrive.

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LeComer, a special education evaluator of children who are suspected of having developmental disabilities, has amassed case studies of children with developmental delays, checklists, and hands-on advice for parents of children with autism, ADHD, aggressive behaviors, sensory processing disorders, motor control problems, and learning disabilities. The author makes the point that not every developmental delay leads to a disability and that when caught early, many developmental differences can be corrected. She shows parents how to identify their child's specific challenges and how to act swiftly to obtain early intervention and treatment. At the end of each chapter, readers will find special exercises for each developmental delay. Part 3 offers plans for taking action and getting professional treatment. Recommended for parents of children with developmental delays and all public libraries. Parents seeking to improve their children's social interactions and success should also consider Richard LaVoie's It's So Much Work To Be Your Friend.-Walter J. Cegelka Copyright 2006 Reed Business Information.

Clear, practical advice to help parents get answers and take actionDevelopmental delays affect millions of children each year, and often go undetected until an alert and caring parent recognizes there’s a problem. In A Parent's Guide to Developmental Delays, special education expert and consultant Laurie LeComer, M.Ed., provides essential information for any parent with a child who might have cognitive, physical, or emotional delays. Easy to understand, reassuring, and up-to-date, the book covers everything concerned parents need to know.Using real-life examples and case studies along with checklists, exercises, and other hands-on advice, the book covers a range of delays and disorders that include autism, ADHD, learning disabilities, Sensory Processing Disorder, aggressive behavior, and motor-control problems. Topics include:*Spotting the "red flags" of delayed development, for every age group*Identifying your child’s specific challenges*Acting swiftly in order to gain the advantages of early intervention*Getting a diagnosis and treatment plan that fits your child's needs*Working with teachers, health professionals, and specialists for maximum results*Tracking your child's progress*Understanding your rights and making the most of every available resource*Trusting your instincts in order to help your child learn, develop, and thrive Developmental delays affect millions of children each year, and often go undetected until an alert and caring parent recognizes there's a problem. In A Parent's Guide to Developmental Delays, special education expert and consultant Laurie LeComer, M. Ed., provides essential information for any parent with a child who might have cognitive, physical, or emotional delays. Easy to understand, reassuring, and up-to-date, the book covers everything concerned parents need to know. Using real-life examples and case studies along with checklists, exercises, and other hands-on advice, the book covers a range of delays and disorders that include autism, ADHD, learning disabilities, Sensory Processing Disorder, aggressive behavior, and motor-control problems. Topics include: Spotting the "red flags" of delayed development, for every age group Identifying your child's specific challenges Acting swiftly in order to gain the advantages of early intervention Getting a diagnosis and treatment plan that fits your child's needs Working with teachers, health professionals, and specialists for maximum results Tracking your child's progress Understanding your rights and making the most of every available resource Trusting your instincts in order to help your child learn, develop, and thrive A comprehensive guide for parents on the cognitive, physical, and developmental challenges affecting children, providing information and case studies on topics including autism, ADHD, learning disabilities, aggressive behavior, and motor-control problems