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Language and Deafness

Resource Type

Book

Description

"Graduate students, instructors, and researchers will discover the latest information on the unique aspects of language acquisition for youngsters who are deaf or have serious hearing impairment in this balanced, comprehensive edition. Language and literacy development from preschool through puberty presented in a coherent framework of learned thought. Content includes the basics of language development and the relationship between language and cognition. Oral communication methods and English-like signing systems are covered, along with linguistics/sociolinguistics of American Sign Language. Development of reading and writing skills is accessibly presented. Multicultural aspects, including bilingualism and second-language learning, are detailed. TEXTBOOK" -(amazon.com)

Ages

All Ages

Age Groups

Preschool/Kindergarten (3-5), School Age (6-12), Adolescence (13-21)

Languages

English

ISBN

1565939999

Authors

Stephen B. Quigley Ph.D, Peter V. Paul

Publication

2000 Singular; 3 edition

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