Early Childhood Education

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This paper discusses early childhood education; particularly the aspect of speech and language therapy for young children, as discussed in "An Introduction to Early Childhood Special Education" by Linda Dunlap. The paper discusses the age for normal development of speech in children and gives some recommendations for a child who has not started speaking by that age, as well as possible intervention strategies. The paper also presents the writer's personal experience in this area.

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"Intervention may include interaction with the family regarding educational resources and opportunities, referring the family to social workers or other organizations who can help, or suggesting special education resources that can help the child. Many experts working with speech pathologists urge teachers to integrate certain therapies into the classroom. This helps all the students hone their speech skills, but also allows the children who need therapy to continue to practice their work with other children, making them feel more comfortable in the classroom environment. A teacher must be aware of the special needs of the speech-impaired student, and be in touch with the student's parents for ways they can aid in their child's learning and eventual adult success and independence."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Dunlap, Linda L. An Introduction to Early Childhood Special Education. MA: Allyn & Bacon, 1997.

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