Animal Match-Up Puzzle. Garlic Press, $13.95

A complement to the Early Sign Language board books. For older learners, this 26 two-piece/two-sided puzzle set allows puzzle parts to be combined in a variety of ways to reinforce letters of the alphabet, sign language, and early reading pre-skills.

Attention and Listening in the Early Years. Sharon Garforth, $43.95

The ability to attend, to listen and to look are prerequisites to all forms of learning. By facilitating children's attention and listening skills, we are able to give them a better chance of achieving their potential in communication, speech and language, and therefore learning skills.

Attention and Listening in the Early Years is an innovative course designed for groups of children aged 2-4. Each group session is planned around a theme such as 'The Farm' or 'The Zoo'. The themes provide an anchor for the children to gain meaning from the listening activities, games and songs that will help them learn to sit still, not talk, look at the speaker and think about the words — all vital skills in good listening. Each session will be a fun and fruitful alternative to traditional circle-time for early childhood practitioners and speech and language therapists.

Augmentative & Alternative Communication: Supporting Children & Adults with Complex Communication Needs, 3rd edition. David Beukelman & Pat Mirenda, $87.50

Approaching severe communication disorders from an intervention perspective, this trusted resource thoroughly prepares students and practicing professionals to serve individuals with augmentative or alternative communication needs. A comprehensive textbook for students in introductory courses and a valuable reference for in-service educators and therapists, this revised and updated third edition incorporates the most up-to-date research and developments in the AAC field.

Autism Spectrum Disorders and AAC. Pat Mirenda & Teresa Iacono, $57.50

For children, adolescents, and adults with autism, Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) can have a tremendous positive impact on communication, social skills, and behavior. This comprehensive, up-to-date research volume looks at the most effective AAC methods; clarifies the common characteristics of effective AAC interventions and offers insights into the research required to make AAC technologies more meaningful and motivating. Essential reading for educators, SLPs, OTs, PTs, and other direct service providers working with ASDs.

Bee Smart Baby ACTION WORDS!™ - Baby BumbleBee™ series!
DVD format, 3 volumes, $22.95 each volume

These award-winning language development DVD's are great tools for working with non-verbal children, children with limited speech and diagnosed with a variety of developmental disorders including autism, PDD, CP and other developmental delays. In the Vocabulary Builder Series, common nouns are introduced while Action Words!™ focuses on common verbs. Set to the music of classical composers, the Bee Smart™ series uses techniques proven effective in successful language learning. The DVD's also include an interactive Sign Language Tutor; a Reading Tutor as well as games and fun facts to increase learning interest and offers the option of learning the featured words in French, Spanish, German or Japanese.

The Big Book of Exclamations. Teri Peterson, illustrated by Chris McAllister, $17.95

A fun, educational book designed to promote speech sound development and imitation of gestures, sounds and words.

Brain, Behavior and Learning in Language and Reading Disorders. Maria Mody & Elaine Silliman, $55.50

Grounded in cutting-edge research on brain/behavior relationships, this book explores how language and reading disorders develop, and presents exciting new approaches to examining and treating them. Experts from multiple disciplines investigate how children's learning trajectories in spoken and written language are shaped by the dynamic interplay of neurobiological, experiential, and behavioral processes. The volume includes innovative neuro-imaging applications and other techniques that help shed new light on childhood disorders such as dyslexia, language impairment, writing disabilities, and autism. Implications for evidence-based diagnosis, intervention, and instruction are discussed.

Challenge Me! Speech and Communication Cards. Amanda Elliott, Illustrated by David Kemp, $25.95 (ages 3-12)

The Challenge Me! Speech and Communication Cards provide fun and dynamic challenges for children aged 3-12 with any form of speech problem. The cards provide a variety of fun activities designed to improve breathing techniques and use of speech apparatus such as the mouth, tongue and nose; control extra salivation; moderate volume, tempo, rhythm and intonation of speech; and improve sound production and clarity of words and sentences. These user-friendly activities will make speech training enjoyable for both children and their facilitators and are great for use in the classroom, at home, on a one-to-one basis or with a group of children.

The Child and Adolescent Stuttering Treatment and Activity Resource Guide. Peter Raming & Darrell Dodge, $73.95

The Child and Adolescent Stuttering Treatment and Activity Resource Guide responds to the continuing demand from speech-language pathologists for specific, hands-on activities that can be used in the evaluation and treatment of fluency disorders (stuttering and cluttering) in children. The guide provides specific decision-making information to help clinicians choose the goals to address, and provides ideas on activities and strategies that can be used to meet these goals. An applied book about therapy, it is full of practical therapeutic ideas, substantiated by solid research information and explanations.

Children's Comprehension Problems in Oral and Written Language: a Cognitive Perspective. Edited by Kate Cain and Jane Oakhill, $57.50

This book presents cutting-edge research on comprehension problems experienced by children without any formal diagnosis as well as those with specific language impairment, autism, ADHD, learning disabilities, hearing impairment, head injuries, and spina bifida. Providing in-depth information to guide research and practice, chapters describe innovative assessment strategies and identify important implications for intervention and classroom instruction. The book also sheds light on typical development and the key cognitive skills and processes that underlie successful comprehension.

Communicating Partners: Developmental Guides for Professionals and Parents. James D. MacDonald, $35.95

Communicating Partners is the result of over 30 years of clinical practice and research with pre-verbal and verbal children with language delays, including children with autism, Asperger Syndrome and Down Syndrome. With practical suggestions that are illustrated with personal anecdotes and grounded in research findings, Communicating Partners offers an innovative approach to working with late-talking children that focuses on building responsive relationships and an understanding of the key stages of communication development.

Enhancing Everyday Communication for Children with Disabilities. Jeff Sigafoos, Michael Arthur-Kelly & Nancy Butterfield, $34.50

Practical and concise, this introductory guide is filled with real-world tips and strategies for anyone working to improve the communication of children with moderate, severe, and multiple disabilities. Emphasizing the link between behavior and communication, three respected researchers transform up-to-date research and proven best practices into instructional procedures and interventions ready for use at home or in school.

50 Great Activities for Children Who Stutter: Lessons, Insights and Ideas for Therapy Success. Peter Reitzes, $67.95

50 Great Activities for Children Who Stutter is a refreshing, practical manual for professionals working with school-age children who stutter … These fun activities make therapy both clear and successful. The presentation of the activities is down-to-earth, and includes step-by step directions, as well as delightful dialogue to use with the kids. You also get a number of activities specifically designed for therapy groups composed of children who stutter and children with language disorders.

First Signs Match-Up Puzzle. Garlic Press, $13.95

A complement to the Early Sign Language board books, this boxed set contains 26 two-piece puzzles. Suitable for 2 years and up. Pieces match signs and pictures appropriate for young learners. Appropriate for early language development and development of expressive language skills.

Helping Children with Down Syndrome Communicate Better covers the scope of speech and language issues important for this age group, from understanding language pragmatics to building conversation skills and from using augmentative and alternative communication systems to improving speech intelligibility. Chapters include case studies, research, home and school activities for practice, and present:

• The distinctions between language and speech
• Factors that make speech and language difficult (articulation, grammar, fluency)
• The evaluation process (school or private evaluation)
• Assessment of language and speech skills
• Language treatment (grammar, vocabulary, reading)
• Speech treatment (articulation, fluency, apraxia)
• Communication skills at school
• Communication skills at home & in the community
• Conversational skills (how to start & end conversations, take turns, stay on topic)
• Assistive technology for communication (assessing need, types of augmentative or alternative communication, the right match for your child)

A suggested reading list, resource guide, and appendices (sample evaluations and blank forms) complement the wealth of practical suggestions and strategies. Parents, therapists, and teachers will want to refer to it often to help children make communication progress and participate fully in their lives.

Helping Your Child with Selective Mutism: Practical Steps to Overcoming a Fear of Speaking. Angela McHolm, Charles Cunningham & Melanie Vanier, $21.95

Three experts in treating selective mutism team up to provide parents with the first book to offer practical strategies for treating children with this potentially isolating anxiety disorder often referred to as "social phobia's cousin."

How to Stop Thumbsucking and Other Oral Habits: Practical Solutions for Home and Therapy. Pam Marshalla, $22.50

When children suck a thumb, finger or pacifier too long it can affect their speech, teeth, swallowing and appearance. How to Stop Thumbsucking is a practical guide to the most effective strategies used by speech therapists today.

It Takes Two to Talk: a Practical Guide for Parents of Children with Language Delays, 2004 Edition. Jan Pepper & Elaine Weitzman, $53.00

The new third edition of It Takes Two to Talk: a Parent's Guide to Helping Children Communicate retains what was best about earlier editions while incorporating revisions that make it even better. The book reflects the most current research on child language acquisition and disorders. The philosophy, principles, and language facilitation strategies that form the foundation of It Takes Two to Talk remain essentially the same. It Takes Two to Talk is an excellent companion to the It Takes Two to Talk Program. It is also a practical resource for parents who are reading the book on their own to learn ways to help their child communicate.

Also available:

It Takes Two to Talk: a Guide to Promoting the Communication Development of Children with Language Delays. DVD, 2 hours. $54.00

Parler, un jeux à deux. Jan Pepper & Elaine Weitzman, $53.00 (French version, book)

Learning Language and Loving It™ DVD: Promoting Children's Social, Language, and Literacy Development in Early Childhood Settings. The Hanen Centre, $64.00 DVD format

This easy to use DVD demonstrates the vital role of preschool teachers in facilitating children’s social, language and literacy development. As a companion to the Learning Language and Loving It guidebook and program, this DVD provides real life examples of teachers using strategies in play and daily activities to create enriched, interactive language-learning environments that include children who have special needs and language delays, who are second language learners, as well as those who are typically developing. User friendly menus provide quick access to everyday examples.

Magic with Music: Building Children’s Communication through Songs & Rhymes. Hanen Centre, $39.00 (DVD format, 46 minutes)

This delightful new DVD is a fun and practical resource for parents, caregivers and family support professionals. Magic with Music clearly demonstrates how to enrich a child’s social, language and early literacy development using songs and rhymes. Suitable for use with babies, toddlers and preschoolers.

More Than Words DVD: Promoting the Communication Development of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Other Social Communication Challenges. The Hanen Centre, $55.00 DVD format (18 months to 5 years)

This easy-to-use DVD is an invaluable tool for both parents and professionals who support preschool children with social and communication challenges, such as autism spectrum disorder. A companion to Hanen’s popular More Than Words guidebook, the DVD brings to life the research-based strategies parents can use in everyday activities to foster their children’s communication skills.

The book is also available: More Than Words: Helping Parents Promote Communication and Social Skills in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Fern Sussman, $53.00

Neurogenetic Syndromes: Behavioral Issues and Their Treatment. Bruce Shapiro & Pasquale Accardo, $65.95

This cutting-edge volume sheds new light on neurogenetic syndromes using a promising clinical perspective: examining behavioral and psychological phenotypes, with a strong focus on the influence of genetics. Linking science with practice like no other current text on this topic, this comprehensive book combines the latest research of two dozen leading experts and shows how these advances in knowledge apply to treatment and therapy.

The Parent’s Guide to Speech and Language Problems. Debbie Feit, $23.95

This authoritative guide for helping the speech-impaired child is a one-stop resource, offering not only current medical information but also advice and encouragement from a mom who’s been there. Author Debbie Feit has two children with speech problems and understands what it takes to survive and thrive day-to-day as a family. The Parent’s Guide to Speech and Language Problems offers a practical combination of clinical research and real-world, hands-on parenting solutions.

The Silent Child offers case-based analysis of how children with pathology ranging from autism to aphasia find their way towards speech. It includes narrated real-life treatment sessions and draws general conclusions from both a linguistic and a psychoanalytic perspective.

This 160 page guide is a handy resource for clinicians. Its contents include diagrams and descriptions, which blend pictures, words and sentences together; worksheets; lesson plans; sensory cues and aids for shaping speech; syllable drills; progress and final report forms; guidelines for parents; and a list of suggested reading to follow up on related subjects. This is a time-proven curriculum, which has resulted in a high rate of speech improvement in children with hearing loss.

Spotlighting two of the most prevalent and most researched genetically based disabilities—Down syndrome and Fragile X syndrome—this cutting-edge text clarifies the distinct speech and language issues associated with each disorder and helps readers conduct individualized assessment and intervention.

Talk to Me, Baby! How You Can Support Young Children's Language Development. Betty Bardige, $32.95

Playful, engaging talk with young children is much more than a social activity: it's the foundation of language, intellectual, and social-emotional development, and it's also the key to narrowing the achievement gap between children from different socioeconomic backgrounds. Now there's a practical, easy-to-read guidebook that shows professionals and parents how to talk to and play with young children in ways that directly support their emerging language skills.

With passion, warmth, and wisdom, early education expert Betty Bardige takes readers on a fascinating tour through six stages in a young child's language development—starting with the "baby babbles” of infancy and ending with the early literacy skills of the preschool and kindergarten years.

Teaching Communication Skills to Children with Autism. Pat Crissey, $43.95 (Grades K-12)

Teaching Communication Skills to Children with Autism offers a comprehensive overview of methods and strategies for developing functional communication in children with autism. It addresses the needs of non-verbal and beginning communicators, as well as verbal children with high functioning autism and Asperger Syndrome. Includes a license to reprint PDF forms and handouts.

Teaching Communication Skills to Students with Severe Disabilities. June Dowling, $51.95

Developed by a highly respected expert, this practical guide has the comprehensive, research-based information professionals need to support students from preschool to high school as they learn and use communication skills. With a strong emphasis on students' need and right to communicate, this book shows readers how to analyze environments for their communicative value, assess students' communication skills, teach specific skills such as gaining attention and requesting, and guide peers and adults in supporting students with disabilities.

Teaching Verbal Behavior in the Natural Environment:

Teaching Vocal Manding (Requesting). Holly Kibbe & Cherish Twigg, $112.95 DVD format, 60 minutes

Teaching Manding (Requesting) Using Sign Language. Holly Kibbe & Cherish Twigg, $117.95 DVD format, 60 minutes

These DVDs provide definitions and concrete examples of the ins and outs of the natural environment portion of a verbal behavior program. Creators and behavior analysts Holly Kibbe and Cherish Twigg explicitly define each type of mand and clearly demonstrate how to teach them. Kibbe and Twigg also provide important guidelines to teaching the mand, prompt fading strategies, strategies for problem solving and how to make manding easy and fun for your child.

Teaching Manding Using Sign Language is specifically created to help parents and professionals teach non-vocal children how to use sign language to ask for things that they want.

Treatment of Language Disorders in Children. Rebecca McCauley & Marc Fey, editors, $74.95 (includes DVD)

An essential text for future practitioners and an ideal resource for in-service professional development, Treatment of Language Disorders in Children is the key to choosing and implementing the best interventions for children with language disorders. Expert contributors take a balanced, in-depth look at 15 widely used interventions, examining how they should be applied, what evidence demonstrates that they really work, and what SLPs should do to support and refine the approaches. Includes DVD clips of each approach in action, providing vivid illustrations of the interventions.