Synopses & Reviews
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
Synopsis
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.
About the Author
Laurie LeComer, M.Ed., is a Program Monitor, Inclusion Facilitator, and Special Education Evaluator for children with known and suspected developmental delays and disabilities. She lives in Connecticut with her husband and three children. She is a member of the Harvard Graduate School of Education's Collaborative on Integrated School Services and a member of the Council for Exceptional Children.