Charlotte Lynch – författare

Early Communication Skills has been a popular and widely used publication since becoming available in 1991. Now in its third edition, the resource retains its original approach to communication, providing a source of fresh educational and therapeutic ideas for pre-school children.Special features include: a question and answer section designed to answer all common concernsa new section on Putting Words Togetherphotocopiable worksheets and recording sheetsover 100 activities, spanning all areas of communication from pre-verbal skills to early words.This accessible resource contains ideas for a six-session programme that could be develivered in support and training, and is ideal for educators and parents as well as Speech and Language Therapists working with Early Years.

Teaching Reading and Phonics to Children with Language and Communication Delay is an accessible and jargon-free book full of practical ideas for teaching the first stages of reading and phonics to children who have speech and language delay. Written by a bestselling author, this invaluable toolkit covers approaches to the teaching of reading for a variety of needs so that no child is left behind.Features include:• a wide range of practical activities• useful checklists at the end of each chapter for assessing progress and further planning• links to example photo books to demonstrate how reading can be personalised and interactive• tips for teaching reading and motivating children in their learning• template material which can be photocopied and downloaded as eResourcesPacked with helpful illustrations and examples that can be used in lessons, this book offers a variety of methods of teaching reading, including an emphasis on visual strategies which are well suited to children with language delay and complex communication needs. Clear explanations and step-by-step instructions mean the book can be used by parents as well as non-specialist teachers and teaching assistants, and the book will be ideal reading for any educators working with young children to improve their literacy.