Introduction: How this book can help your child talk -- How to recognize a problem with your child's speech, language, or communication skills -- What to do when...your baby isn't communicating with you -- What to do when...your baby isn't babbling -- What to do when...your toddler isn't attempting words -- What to do when...your child only has a few words -- What to do when... your child isn't joining two words together -- What to do when...your child's speech is difficult to understand -- What to do when...your child isn't speaking in sentences -- What to do when...your child isn't telling stories -- What to do when...your child is shy or reluctant to talk to other people -- Other common concerns.