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Consumer Education 117 Revised and Updated Beyond Baby Talk Fully Revised & Updated From Speaking to Spelling: A Guide to Language and Literacy Development for Parents and Caregivers Kenn Apel, PhD, CCC-SLP and Julie J. Masterson, PhD, CCC-SLP Inside, you’ll ﬁnd all of the essential steps and checkpoints to help you gauge your child’s progress, as well as easy methods to: Evaluate and monitor your child’s spokenlanguage development Enhance your child’s literacy skills for improved spelling, reading, and writing abilities Guide your child to effective communication with this fully updated handbook. Language is about so much more than just words, and healthy communication is the foundation of your child’s ability to succeed emotionally, socially, and academically. The ﬁrst eight years of life are a critical period of language and literacy development, and as a parent, you are your child’s primary role model as he or she begins to acquire speaking, reading, and writing skills. And yet, you may be uncertain of what constitutes typical language progress and of what activities and practices will enhance your child’s learning experiences the most. Fully revised and updated for our modern times, Beyond Baby Talk is here to guide you through the easiest and most engaging ways to instill strong communication skills in your child, and to provide fun for you both along the way. Kenn Apel, Ph.D., CCC-SLP Julie Masterson Ph.D., CCC-SLP b e- yond be -yond ta l k Apel Ph.D., CCC-SLP Kenn Apel, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, is a professor and chair of communication sciences and disorders at the University of South Carolina and a widely known researcher and educator in language and literacy development and disorders. Language is about so much more than just words, and healthy communication is the foundation of a child’s ability to succeed emotionally, socially, and academically. The first 8 years of life represent a critical period of language and literacy development, and parents/caregivers are a child’s primary role models as he or she begins to acquire speaking, reading, and writing skills. Understand and navigate environmental inﬂuences on language development such as television, texting, and cultural slang Recognize the signs of language and literacy progress problems—and know when to seek professional help Julie J. Masterson, Ph.D., CCCSLP, is a nationally known educator and researcher in speech, language, and literacy development. She is a professor of communication sciences and disorders at Missouri State University. Masterson Ph.D., CCC-SLP Fully Revised & Updated ta l k A Guide to From Speaking to Spelling: New releases, featured titles & more at Also available as an eBook & on Audio from Random House U.S. $15.00 / $18.00 CAN Family & Relationships–Child Development ThreeRiversPress.com Cover design: Maria Elias ISBN 978-0-307-95228-8 Language and Literacy Development for Parents and Caregivers T Beyond Baby Talk highlights all of the essential steps and checkpoints to gauge a child’s progress, as well as easy methods to: • Evaluate and monitor a child’s spoken language development. • Enhance a child’s literacy skills for improved spelling, reading, and writing abilities. • Understand and navigate environmental influences on language development such as television, texting, and slang. • Recognize the signs of language and literacy progress problems—and know when to seek professional help. New features in this updated book include: • Expanded age range: now from birth to 8, with an emphasis on literacy • Two new chapters – Reading, Writing, and Spelling: Helping Your Child Achieve in School – Fads, Scams, and Myths: Knowing What to Look For • Completely revised and updated chapters and references • New information about home computers, mobile phones, texting, apps, and other technology About the authors: Kenn Apel, PhD, CCC-SLP, is a professor and chair of communication sciences and disorders at the University of South Carolina and a widely known researcher and educator in language and literacy development and disorders. Julie J. Masterson, PhD, CCC-SLP, is a nationally known educator and researcher in speech, language, and literacy development. She is a professor of communication sciences and disorders at Missouri State University. Item #0113291 $13.50 ASHA member / $15.00 nonmember What People are Saying: “Beyond Baby Talk combines accuracy with readability to produce an excellent resource for parents, caregivers, and clinicians alike.” — Arthur C. Maerlender, PhD, Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth “As a father of two older daughters and a young son, I was especially drawn to Beyond Baby Talk’s chapter on the influence of gender and birth order on language development. I expect that I will pick this book up repeatedly as my son grows, to review important details about language and literacy development.” — J. Michael Metts D.O., FACOP, FAAP, Chair, Department of Pediatrics, College of Osteopathic Medicine, Des Moines University “In this practical guide, Apel and Masterson explain how infants, toddlers, and children learn to speak, read, and write in clear and simple language that will help parents understand and bolster their children’s progress…” —Joshua Sparrow, MD, Associate Clinical Professor, Harvard Medical School Director, Strategy, Planning and Program Development, Brazelton Touchpoints Center Boston Children's Hospital Like Beyond Baby Talk at www.facebook.com/BeyondBabyTalk. 888-498-6699 • www.asha.org/shop http://www.asha.org/eweb/OLSDynamicPage.aspx?Webcode=olsdetails&title=Beyond+Baby+Talk+(Second+Edition) https://www.facebook.com/BeyondBabyTalk http://www.asha.org/shop

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of ASHA Catalog 2013

ASHA Catalog 2013
Table of Contents
Make ASHA Professional Development Your First Choice in Continuing Education
Calendar of 2013 Events, Online Conferences, and Live Webinars
2013 Conferences & Convention
Language and Literacy
Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
Autism and Developmental Disorders
Fluency
Speech and Voice Disorders
Swallowing Disorders
Neurogenic Speech and Language
School-Based Service Delivery
Multicultural Issues
Reimbursement and Medicare
Service Delivery and Practice Management
Cochlear Implants, Auditory Processing, and Other Clinical Issues
Hearing, Hearing Loss, and Balance
Assessment, Amplification, and Audiologic Rehabilitation
Special Interest Groups
ASHA Scholarly Journals
Reimbursement and Medicare
Service Delivery and Practice Management
School-Based Service Delivery
Assessment Tools From ASHA
Products From Other Publishers Members save 10%
ASHFoundation Merchandise and Gift Items
ASHA Merchandise and Gift Items
NSSLHA Merchandise and Gift Items
Consumer Education
Order Form
Author Index
Product Index

ASHA Catalog 2013