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

Essential information for any parent with a child who might have cognitive, physical, or emotional delays

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 parents with accessible and up-to-date guidance.

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

Author: Laurie Fivozinsky Lecomer
Publisher: Tarcher
Published: 01/03/2006
Pages: 304
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.72lbs
Size: 9.16h x 5.98w x 0.82d
ISBN: 9780399532313

Review Citation(s):
Library Journal 02/15/2006 pg. 128

About the Author
Laurie Fivozinsky LeComer, EdM, is a special educator and a nationally recognized behavioral and developmental consultant. She is the author of The Socially Included Child.