• Why isn't my child speaking?
• When will they start to communicate?
• Are they delayed or is it normal for their age?

In a simple and clear manner, the renowned speech-language pathologist Eugenia Stefanaki explains the basic concepts related to speech and describes what is expected from each child in the early stages of life in relation to speech.

She then analyzes the pre-linguistic skills that a child must have acquired in order to speak and describes the ways each caregiver can help. She also highlights the important role that play and daily routines play in language development.

Through many examples, strategies, and activities that any parent or caregiver can implement in daily life, this book helps to maximize the child's language development and methodically reach our ultimate goal:
To speak!

Eugenia Stefanaki guides the reader from theory to practice and answers questions that concern every parent or caregiver regarding children's speech by analyzing the following topics:

• Language development milestones
• Key questions about a child's speech development
• What to do if you notice a delay in your child's communication
• What skills a child needs to speak and how to enhance them
• How to play with the aim of language development
• Effective tips, techniques, and strategies for speech development
• Advice on how to maximize your child's potential without causing pressure or frustration
• Activities designed to improve your child's speech skills
• Simple instructions with many examples to enhance understanding and speech empowerment
• Ways to integrate speech development activities into your daily routines