Why isn't my child speaking? When will they start to communicate? Is it late, or is it normal for their age? In a simple and clear manner, esteemed speech-language pathologist Evgenia Stefanaki explains the basic concepts related to speech and describes what to expect from every child in the early stages of their life in relation to language.

She then analyzes the pre-linguistic skills that a child must develop in order to talk and describes the ways in which each caregiver can assist them. She also notes the important role that play and daily routines have in language development.

Through many examples, strategies, and activities that every parent or caregiver can implement in their daily life, this book helps to maximize the encouragement of the child's language development and systematically reach our ultimate goal: To talk!

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

• Milestones of language development
• Fundamental questions about a child's speech development
• What to do if you notice a delay in how your child communicates
• What skills a child should have 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 speaking skills
• Simple instructions with many examples for enhancing understanding and empowering speech
• Ways to incorporate speech development activities into your daily routines