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This text provides teachers and other education professionals with essential information on language development and disorders that will enable them to identify and effectively teach children with language difficulties. The first section of this text presents updated research on language and language development with a focus on application to school-age students. The second section analyzes the language difficulties associated with specific disability types, including a new chapter on the language difficulties of students with emotional and behavioral disorders. The third section of the text focuses on contemporary assessment and instructional strategies. Several newer approaches, including FastForWord, are discussed. The emphasis throughout is on instructional techniques that are firmly grounded in research.
This text investigates the intersection of language development and pedagogical practice to provide educators with actionable strategies for supporting students with language-based learning difficulties. Author S. Jay Kuder synthesizes current research on linguistic development with practical classroom applications, offering a structured framework for identifying and addressing communication challenges. By bridging the gap between clinical theory and school-based intervention, the work aims to equip professionals with evidence-based methods for diverse student populations.
What You Will Find
The subject matter points to a dense, specialist text intended for educators and speech-language professionals seeking a research-grounded approach to classroom intervention. Its focus on specific disability categories and modern instructional tools suggests a practical, clinical orientation suitable for teacher training programs and professional development.
Page Count:
400
Publication Date:
2003-11-01
Publisher:
Addison Wesley Publishing Company
ISBN-10:
0205434215
ISBN-13:
9780205434213
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