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Persisting Speech Difficulties in Children: Children’s Speech and Literacy Difficulties

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Call no.
: 618.92855/PAS
Author
: Michelle Pascoe, Joy Stackhouse & Bill Wells
Contributor
: Siti Nurhafizah Binti Sajeli@Sejali
Summary
Michelle Pascoe, Joy Stackhouse, and Bill Wells’s book addresses the complex challenges faced by children with ongoing speech and literacy difficulties, blending theory, case studies, and practical tools for intervention. While technical in parts, I could see how valuable it would be in Malaysia, where multilingual environments make speech development and support more complicated. Reading it reminded me how often we dismiss delays as “just late talking,” without realizing how deeply speech issues can affect confidence, learning, and friendships. For me, the book carried an urgent message: early identification and culturally adapted support are essential to truly help children find their voices.