Let me speak / by Dorothy M. Jeffree and Roy McConkey.

London : Souvenir Press, 1976.

176 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.

Introducing language. Language development charts. Stages of language development. Observe and record your child's language development. Booklets to read. Points to remember. Rules to follow when using the games. Foundations of language. Ways to encourage the child's early vocalisations. Games to encourage listening skills. The child's ability to imitate both actions and sounds. Games to help the child's understanding of the world around him. Games to help picture recognition and the development of imaginative play. Non-verbal means of communication. Language skills. Games to help the child learn to name things. Help the child's understanding and use of verbs. Meaning and use of prepositions. Games to encourage two-word sentences. Games to help children structure sentences. Using language. Ways in which everyday activities can be used to help the child's language development. Ways of encouraging the use of language in communication. Games to help children play together and talk to one another. Language and thinking. Memory games. Games to help with classification and the learning of adjectives. Using language for self-direction.

Includes index.