Clear, practical advice to help parents get answers and take actionDevelopmental delays affect millions of children each year, and often go undetected until an alert and caring parent recognizes there’s a problem. In A Parent's Guide to Developmental Delays, special education expert and consultant Laurie LeComer, M.Ed., provides essential information for any parent with a child who might have cognitive, physical, or emotional delays. Easy to understand, reassuring, and up-to-date, the book covers everything concerned parents need to know.Using real-life examples and case studies along with checklists, exercises, and other hands-on advice, the book covers a range of delays and disorders that include autism, ADHD, learning disabilities, Sensory Processing Disorder, aggressive behavior, and motor-control problems. Topics include:Spotting the "red flags" of delayed development, for every age groupIdentifying your child’s specific challengesActing swiftly in order to gain the advantages of early interventionGetting a diagnosis and treatment plan that fits your child's needsWorking with teachers, health professionals, and specialists for maximum resultsTracking your child's progressUnderstanding your rights and making the most of every available resourceTrusting your instincts in order to help your child learn, develop, and thrive