While researching communication disorders and resources for families of children with communication disorders/delays I realized that not all people will have access to the internet. For this reason, I decided to look for additional resources that might be more readily available to all families. I was able to find many books written on the topic that might serve as sources of information and support to families. These books include:  The Parent’s Guide to Speech and Language Problems by Debbie Feit, More Than Words: Helping Parents Promote Communication and Social Skills in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder by Fern Sussman, It Takes Two To Talk: A Practical Guide For Parents of Children With Language Delays by Jan Pepper, The Late Talker: What to Do If Your Child Isn't Talking Yet by Marilym Agin, and Childhood Speech, Language, and Listening Problems by Patricia McAleer Hamaguchi. I was happy to find a great short book about stuttering that was written for children (Sometimes I Just Stutter by Eelco de Geus). This book discusses stuttering in an open and encouraging way and includes letters from many people who stutter. I was also able to find activity books and videos that promote speech and language development, such as Let's Talk Together - Home Activities for Early Speech & Language Development by Cory Polland and Baby Babble DVDs.

All of these resources are written by experts, SLP’s, and/or parents who have experienced raising a child with a communication disorder. I found all of these books and DVD’s at my local library, which is a great free resource that all families can use.