Includes index.

My child doesn't have a problem, does he? coming to terms with your concerns -- Wait is a four-letter word: the importance of early intervention -- Diving into the alphabet soup: deciphering the MDs, PhDs and SLPs to find the right expert for your child -- The ABCs of SLPs: deciphering the diagnoses -- How they do it: understanding the different therapeutic techniques -- Getting the right help: finding and evaluating your child's speech therapist -- Mackerel, Mozart and Cranial manipulation: complementary therapies that may improve your child's speech and language development -- Dealing with the diagnosis: the impact on your child, as well as your marriage, family, and job -- Home/work: creating a communication-friendly home -- School daze: navigating your way through the individualized education program -- Are you covered?: cutting through the red tape of insurance -- The tunnel is long but I promise there's a light: encouraging advice, words of wisdom, and happy endings from parents just like you.