Child Language Disability Vol.2: Semantic and Pragmatic Difficulties

by Kay Mogford-Bevan (Editor), Jane Sadler (Editor)

Overview

Rising recognition of semantic and pragmatic disabilities in children with specific language impairment has created a demand for a satisfactory framework and suitable methods for assessment and remediation. Work in tackling these problems is at an early stage. This book reports on progress in research and practice in a form accessible to professionals from a variety of backgrounds.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781853591273
Publisher:	Multilingual Matters Ltd.
Publication date:	07/30/1991
Series:	Multilingual Matters Series
Pages:	120
Product dimensions:	5.85(w) x 8.25(h) x 0.30(d)

Table of Contents

Preface
Notes on Contributors
1. Kay Mogford-Bevon and Jane Sadler: Semantic and Pragmatic Difficulties or Semantic-Pragmatic Syndrome? Some Explanations
2. Michael F. McTear: Is There Such a Thing as Conversational Disability?
3. David Crystal: Teaching Vocabulary: The Case for a Semantic Curriculum
4. Gina Conti-Ramsden: How Can We Study Pragmatic Disabilities?
5. Catherine Adams: Analysis of Language-Impaired Children's Conversation
6. Susan Hyde-Wright and Barbara Cray: A Teacher's and A Speech Therapist's Approach to Management

Editorial Reviews

Rising recognition of semantic and pragmatic disabilities in children with specific language impairment has created a demand for a satisfactory framework and suitable methods for assessment and remediation. These six papers form a conference organized by the Dept. of Speech of the U. of Newcastle-upon-Tyne (UK) report on progress in research and practice in a form accessible to professionals from a variety of backgrounds. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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