[senco-forum] Preschool autistic child developing bilingualism

She might also be interested in a new book from publishers Jessica

I should have added that I recommend this specifically because her
child was also on the autistic spectrum.

On 17/05/07, Astryngia <astryngia at googlemail.com> wrote:
> She might also be interested in a new book from publishers Jessica
> Kingsley - which is about a mother who brought her child up
> English/French bilingual - Title : Natural Genius.
>
> On 17/05/07, Hughes Martin (CYP) <Martin.Hughes at sheffield.gov.uk> wrote:
> > Earlier this week, in my role of EP I had the pleasure of meeting the mother
> > of a little girl (aged 4) who is described as autistic. Her mum is french
> > (excellent english, teaches French in secondary school) and dad is an
> > english native-also a teacher. Parents are keen for their daughter to
> > develop bilingualism and it felt to me that she was probably more proficient
> > in french than in english. Mum believes that she is doing the right thing in
> > promoting her daughter's language in this way, but frequently seeks
> > reassurance. They live in the S Yorkshire region (Sheffield). Anyone know of
> > any other parents in this position in the region where I could link up this
> > mum? (She is happy for me to make this request on her behalf)
> > Martin
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