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Patricia McGuire

The Space Between the Words

Patricia McGuire

$32.95   $29.80

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English
Patricia McGuire
02 November 2025
Age groups: children; Child & developmental psychology
Series: Marcus Long Language Journey
Your child is brilliant. You see it in their eyes, in their intricate drawings, in the way they solve problems. But when you ask about their day, you get single words. When you ask them to explain their thinking, they struggle and shut down.

You know the thoughts are there. But something stands between their mind and their voice.

""The Space Between Words"" follows Marcus and his family through the complete journey: from initial concerns through diagnosis, from IEP meetings through speech therapy, from struggle through transformation. Along the way, you'll discover:

✓ What expressive language disorder really looks like in daily life ✓ How to navigate the diagnostic process with specialists ✓ Exactly what happens in Student Assistance Team and IEP meetings ✓ Evidence-based speech therapy interventions that work ✓ Practical classroom accommodations that level the playing field ✓ How to advocate effectively within medical and educational systems ✓ The emotional journey for both children and parents ✓ Real hope through appropriate support.

This story is 68 pages long, filled with the feelings and emotions that families experience and the relationships they build with the school team. It is not sugar-coated. There are individuals that the family deals with who don't understand why Marcus needs help. But it does not go out of its way to create villains either.

Communication disorders don't disappear when the first problem is addressed. That is why this is a journey of five books over six grades, each tackling new issues. Be sure to check them out, too.
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Imprint:   Patricia McGuire
Volume:   1
Dimensions:   Height: 216mm,  Width: 140mm,  Spine: 4mm
Weight:   91g
ISBN:   9798232776152
Series:   Marcus Long Language Journey
Pages:   68
Publication Date:  
Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Dr. Patricia McGuire is a developmental and behavioral pediatrician. This means that she can explain how kids develop and learn, and ""why"" they do things the way they do. She helps parents understand their child by building a profile based on a combination of his temperament, any learning or developmental struggles he may have, and the effects of his community on his functioning. You may enjoy her book, Never Assume: Getting To Know Children Before Labeling Them Keep up with Dr. McGuire through social media: FACEBOOK: https: //www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100076017596913

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