Making Chatter Matter
Jennifer has written 'Making Chatter Matter - Language Impairment in a Multilingual Environment', which covers some of the major aspects required towards understanding the problem that is 'language impairment', and to help parents know how to deal with it. The urgent necessity for a book directed at the multi-lingual, multi cultural components that is the hallmark of Malaysia, is aptly met by the author's in-depth, perceptive insights into the difficulties faced by language impaired children and their parents. This practical guidebook is written especially for parents, caregivers and teachers who desire to understand the unique needs of language impaired children.

The book walks the reader through the stages of how a child's communication skills develop and what a child requires in order to acquire adequate communication skills, particularly within a multilingual environment. Also incorporated are easy-to-identify examples of children's language impairments, teaching strategies and most frequently asked questions.

The strength of 'Making Chatter Matter' lies in the fact that the suggested strategies and teaching methods are not restricted to a Malaysian setting but can be readily adapted to 'any' multi-lingual situation in 'any' country.

Questions for the Author?
Click here to ask Jennifer about your child's speech therapy needs.

Jennifer's book: "Making Chatter Matter' and the Bahasa Malaysia version of the book
("Making Chatter Matter: Memahami Kesan Gangguan Bahasa Di Dalam Persekitaran Pelbagai Bahasa")
is available for sale at all MPH outlets and other major bookstores in Malaysia.

Books may also be purchased directly from the author.

ISBN Number13:978-983-43239-1-2/ ISBN 10:983-43239-1-3).

Publicity:

1. December 10th 2006; New Straits Times Newspaper - had a whole article/profile on my book and myself.
2. December 20th 2006; Red FM - I was on the morning breakfast show with David and Caroline
3. January 7th 2007; New Straits Times - An article featuring Speech Therapy, the book and a profile on me.
4. January 10th 2007 @12p.m.-2 p.m. – Book-talk at ‘Trisha & Sasha’ in Sri Hartamas.
5. January 19th 2007; The Star Newspaper (Section Two) – reviewed the book.
6. February 13th 2007; Mutiara: Menjana Minda Wanita (RTM1) @ 10.05 a.m. – A show featuring a day in my life and the book.
7. February 14th 2007; The Sun Newspaper – reviewed the book.
8. March 3rd 2007; Book Talk at MPH One Utama, Entrance 1 @ 3 – 4 p.m.
9. March 10th 2007; Book Talk at MPH Mid Valley, Courtyard @ 3 – 4 p.m.
10. March 10th 2007; The Options Magazine, The Edge Newspaper – A 3 page full profile of myself and a review of the book.
11. March 2007 Edition; Health Today Magazine – Full page review.
12. March 2007 Edition; The Expat Magazine – Reviewed the book.
13. March 2007 – Publicity postcards sent to doctors/kindergartens/early intervention centres.
14. March 23rd 2007 – Talk at Kiwanis Downs Syndrome (HQ).
15. April 2007 Edition; Bonda Magazine – A 3 page article on Speech Therapy and the book.
16. April 29th 2007; NASOM Seminar & Workshop – Kuala Lumpur.
17. June 17th 2007; NASOM Seminar & Workshop – Miri.
18. June 19th 2007; The Star Newspaper – A review of the book.
19. June 24th 2007; NASOM Seminar & Workshop – Malacca.
20. July 29th 2007; NASOM Seminar & Workshop – Kuantan.
21. August 5th 2007; NASOM Seminar & Workshop – Penang.
22. August 26th 2007; NASOM Talk to Montessori Teachers – Sri Damansara.
23. September 17th 2007; Berita Harian – An article on the book and myself.
24. September 2007 Edition – A whole page review of the book.
25. October 20th 2007; The Malay Mail – A 2 page feature on the book and myself.
26. November 30th 2007;WW – An interview on Astro Awani.
27. December 7th 2007; The Breakfast Show – An interview on NTV7.
28. Jan – Mar 2008 Edition; MPH Quill – A 2 page article on speech therapy.
29. March 18th 2008; Utusan Malaysia Newspaper – An article featuring the book and myself.
30. Interview with Radio 24 Bernama.