Understanding Speech

For additional reading and ongoing support, the following books are wonderful aides for parents, caregivers, teachers, and/or anyone working with a child who faces one of these issues. Be sure to check back for more recommendations in the future.

Behavior:

• 1-2-3 Magic: Effective Discipline for Children 2-12 by Thomas W. Phelan

Autism:

• Thinking in Pictures (Expanded, Tie-in Edition): My Life with Autism (Vintage) by Temple Grandin
• Louder Than Words: A Mother's Journey in Healing Autism by Jenny McCarthy
• The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon

Articulation:

• Teach Me How to Say It Right: Helping Your Child With Articulation Problems - By Dorothy P. Dougherty
• Look Who's Talking - By Laura Dyer
• Does My Child Have a Speech Problem? - By Katherine Martin

Language:

• Signing Smart with Babies and Toddlers: A Parent's Strategy and Activity Guide - By Michelle Anthony, Reyna Lindert
• Childhood Speech, Language, and Listening Problems : What Every Parent Should Know - By Patricia McAleer Hamaguchi

Websites:

• American Speech, Language and Hearing Association: http://www.asha.org
• Apraxia Kids: http://www.apraxia-kids.org
• Stuttering Foundation of America: http://www.stutteringhelp.org

Mason Links:

• MasonMetu.com, From Me To You - Mason Kid Friendly Things To Do