The child with down's syndrome and cerebral palsy

Speech and language acquisition is a prerequisite to oral communication. Studies have shown that there is a natural chronological age and time when most children acquire this skills. However, a child who fails to follow this progression is considered to have speech delay. This work, like many others, established that Down's Syndrome and Cerebral palsy conditions lead to speech problems. However, the speech later develops due to among other things, maturity and the communication needs that emerge. That a variety of complementary intervention techniques to help correct the situation are in application in the school curriculum, the sole purpose being to make this children communicate their basic needs and to become better members of the community. The contents of this book target all stake holders in the education sector and parents of such children.

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MARGARET AMATESHE, MA: holds a Bachelor of Education degree in English and Literature and a Master of Arts Degree in English and Linguistics, both from Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya. She has been a senior graduate teacher for the past 21years with the Teachers' Service Commission and is Head of the English Department at her current station.