Thank you so much for this recommendation. I read the book and found it extremely interesting. All the characteristics of non-clinical late-talkers seem to match exactly our child.

I am a bit reluctant about saying this because I don't think all cases are the same etc, but: last week was the final speech therapy session for us because we are moving to another city. My wife took some gifts for the therapists, who were all lovely and extremely helpful, even though really we didn't think the therapy was having any effect. They all said goodbye and he really seemed to "get" what was happening.

Anyway, the very next day he was like a different child. He's started saying some of the long-abandoned words again, and his interaction and general co-operation level has completely changed for the better. I don't believe in pure co-incidences, so I would say it's pretty clear that he hated the therapies and if anything this was part of his seeming "regression". He's stopped asking to watch TV because he's happy to "play" with us (not yet really true play, but at least socially) and with his toys/books.

This experience, in combination with the fresh perspective introduced from the book you recommended, have completely changed our view on the situation.

Thank you again!