My First Learn-to-Talk Book

My First Learn-to-Talk Book is a joyful book that encourages speech development in little ones. By using adorable rhythmic rhyming text, simple exclamatory words and sounds, and engaging photographs of babies and toddlers, this book gives parents, grandparents, teachers, and therapists a new tool that does more than just entertain and engage babies and toddlers it uses proven therapeutic techniques to help little ones think, repeat, react, and babble: the vital skills they need to talk!

When I go down a slide, my mouth says 'wheeee!'

When I want a turn, my mouth says 'me!'

When I'm acting playful, my mouth says 'boo!'

When I hug my family, I say 'I love you!'

About the Author

Stephanie Cohen, M.A., CCC-SLP, CLC is a licensed and certified speech-language pathologist, lactation counselor, and mother who has been working with infants and toddlers for nearly 20 years. Her mission is to empower each parent to be his or her child's best teacher by supporting emotional connection and early language learning. Stephanie is also a mentor, speaker, and consultant who supports students and clinicians in the field. She hosts workshops, presents to international audiences, and has been an invited speaker at Northwestern University and for the Illinois Early Intervention Training Program.

Stephanie's work is featured on www.speechpathology.com and www.occupationaltherapy.com, professional continuing education sites with international audiences. Stephanie maintains a private practice in Northbrook, IL, where she lives with her husband, three children, and two dogs.