How Stella Learned to Talk

Presenting HarperCollins Publishers How Stella Learned to Talk. Discover the true story and simple guide from speech-language pathologist Christina Hunger on how to teach your pet to communicate using paw-sized buttons. As a speech-language pathologist, Christina Hunger has always been fascinated by the power of communication. So when she brought home her new puppy, Stella, she couldn’t help but draw connections between her job and her pet. After all, she spent her days helping toddlers with language delays communicate using Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices. So why not try the same with her dog? Can dogs use AAC to communicate with humans? Both a memoir and how-to guide, this book shares the journey of Christina and Stella, from the day they met to the day Stella “spoke” her first word and all the other breakthroughs they’ve had since. It also breaks down the techniques Christina used to teach Stella into simple stages and actionable steps that any pet parent can use to start communicating with their furry friend.