Parent's Guide to Developmental Delays : Recognizing and Coping with Missed Milestones in Speech, Movement, Learning, and Other Areas

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.

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.