Handbook of Language and Literacy: Development and Disorders (Challenges in Language and Literacy) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 159385286X ISBN 13: 9781593852863

Publisher: Guilford Press, 2006

Synopsis

Much has been learned in recent years about the close connections among language and literacy processes, both typical and atypical. Filling a significant gap in the literature, this comprehensive volume brings together leading authorities in communication sciences and disorders, learning disabilities, and literacy education to present current knowledge in this area. Reviewed are the latest advances in theory, research, and practice in language and literacy development, including the impact of specific language-related processes on literacy learning and ways to achieve optimal learning outcomes with diverse students.

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Review:

"This book has it all. Neurology, heredity, cognition, motivation, prevention, assessment, intervention, and policy are just some of the topics covered in this comprehensive guide examining the links between language and literacy learning. This is a 'must-have' book for anyone who is interested in reading and writing development and disorders. As a sourcebook for researchers and a text for graduate-level seminars in literacy, special education, and speech and language, it is without equal." - Steve Graham, Department of Special Education, Vanderbilt University

"Comprehensive, multifaceted, and provocative, this is an outstanding contribution for those who recognize the need for interdisciplinary dialogue. It is also an invaluable teaching tool. Faculty members who adopt this text would be well advised to keep a copy for their desk, a copy for their bookshelf, and a 'not-to-be-loaned' copy at home." - Katharine G. Butler, PhD, CCC-SLP, Professor Emerita, Communication Disorders and Sciences Program, San José State University

About the Author:

C. Addison Stone, PhD, University of Michigan

Elaine R. Silliman, PhD, CCC-SLP, University of South Florida

Barbara J. Ehren, EdD, CCC-SLP, University of Kansas

Kenn Apel, PhD, CCC-SLP, Florida State University

About this edition

• Publisher: Guilford Press
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 159385286X
• ISBN 13: 9781593852863
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 733
• Editor: Stone C. Addison, Silliman Elaine R., Ehren Barbara J., Apel Kenn