Acknowledgements
Introduction
Chapter 1: Language, Speech, and Communication
Chapter 2: Speech and Language Characteristics of Children with Down Syndrome
Chapter 3: Busy Baby---Busy Parents
Chaper 4: Before the First Word---Prescursors to Language
Chapter 5: The One-Word Stage
Chapter 6: The Two- and Three-Word Stages
Chapter 7: The Nuts and Bolts of Language Comprehension
Chapter 8: Speech and Intelligibility Problems
Chapter 9: Articulation and Phonology: Learning the Sounds of the Language
Chapter 10: Pragmatics: Communication in Action
Chapter 11: Communicating without Speech
Chapter 12: Understanding Speech and Language Evaluation
Chapter 13: Understanding Speech and Language Treatment
Chapter 14: Reading, Literacy, and Language
Chapter 15: School and Community Issues
Chapter 16: Concluding Thoughts
Appendices
Comprehensive Communication Evaluation Guidelines for Children with Down Syndrome
Speech and Language Referral Guidelines for Pediatricians
Comprehensive Speech & Language Treatment: Guidelines for Children with Down Syndrome from Birth to Six Years
Early Intervention Speech & Language Treatment Planning Form
Speech & Language Treatment Planning Form: First Word to Age 6
Speech Intelligibility Evaluation Summary Form for Children with Down Syndrome
Speech Intelligibility Treatment Program Plan for Children with Down Syndrome
Resource Guide
References and Suggested Reading
Children's Books for Language Stimulation
Index
