ForeWord Magazine: Integrating the latest research, therapies in speech-language therapy, and assistive technology, Kumin adds to this practical and invaluable handbook with quick lists, sample worksheets, evalutions, reports, and surveys; an extensive Resource Guide with related organizations and websites; and eye-catching photographs of children with Down syndrome at school, at home, and in the community. Although her information is authoritative, the text is easy to read and the author's tone is always encouraging and supportive. Her 10 Tips for Nurturing Your Child's Communication Skills should become a mantra for all families and professionals working with children with Down syndrome. If helping these children communicate better is the goal, then this book is the guiding path.