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Path for Words is a comprehensive book by Marie Martinez. This guide supports parents in fostering language development in children aged 1-3 years. The book is structured into two parts: Part I focuses on foundational knowledge, covering developmental milestones, bilingualism, concerning behaviors, and maximizing speech-language pathology sessions. The first part details specific milestones like gesturing and following two-step directions by age two, providing clear benchmarks for parents. Part II offers practical, five-minute activities integrated into daily routines such as bath time, snack time, and outside play. Each activity is tailored to three verbal levels—preverbal, verbal 1, and verbal 3—ensuring accessibility for children at different stages. For instance, during bath time (Chapter 6), parents are guided to use words like "bubbles" for preverbal children or encourage phrases like "my turn" for verbal 3 children. The book also includes resources like checklists, visual support cues, and references to evidence-based practices, including those from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), enhancing its scholarship.
It's amazing how much this book is needed right now! Path for Words is an invaluable resource for parents and caregivers seeking to nurture early communication skills. Marie Martinez’s expertise as a dual-certified professional in speech-language pathology and behavior analysis shines through, giving readers a blend of scientific rigor and compassionate empathy. The activity-based approach is very effective, as it transforms routine moments into learning opportunities without overwhelming busy parents. As the adult child of bilingual immigrant parents, I believe Path for Words comprehensively outlines everything a child needs to thrive in language learning from the very beginning. I highly recommend it to parents eager to support their child’s language journey with confidence and creativity!
