Product Description
by Nayan Soni (Illustrator), Patricia L. Mervine (Author)
Matthew has a problem. His mouth has a mind of its own. His brain thinks one thing, but his mouth says another. He can't participate in class discussions. He can't ask the other kids to play with him at recess. He can't even say his own name Luckily, he is referred to the school speech therapist, who helps him tame his wild mouth. This story was written by Patricia L. Mervine, M.A., CCC, a speech/language pathologist who works with students like Matthew every day. Reviews for "The Mouth With a Mind of Its Own: " "With a perfect blend of humor, fact, and whimsy, Pat Mervine has fashioned a story that needed to be told. This entertaining, educational book will delight and inform not only the children, but their parents and teachers, as well." -- Linda Eve Seth, SLP, M.Ed. Author & Presenter "Cute, informative, and fun to read A terrific and realistic story to educate, motivate, and inspire your speech kids, as well as parents." -- Char Boshart, M.A., CCC-SLP, Speech Dynamics, Inc., Author & Presenter
Author Biography
Patricia L. Mervine, M.A., CCC, is a speech/language pathologist, assistive technology consultant, and children's book author. She has been working to improve the communication skills of children for over 20 years. Pat is the creator of the popular web site, www.speakingofspeech.com, and the blog, www.speakingofspeech.blog.com, two tremendous resources for SLPs, teachers, parents, and other who support children who have communication impairments. She is the also the author of "How Katie Got a Voice (and a cool new nickname)" and "There Was a Speech Teacher Who Swallowed Some Dice." You can learn more about Pat and her books at her author site, www.patmervine.com.
