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Language Development
INTRODUCTION TO LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT
Shelia M. Kennison, Oklahoma State University
There are between 4,000 and 6,000 languages remaining in the world and the characteristics of these languages vary
widely. How could an infant born today master any language in the world, regardless of the language's characteristics?
Shelia M. Kennison answers this question through a comprehensive introduction to language development, taking
a unique perspective that spans the period before birth through old age. The text offers in-depth discussions on key
topics, including: the biological basis of language, perceptual development, grammatical development, development of
lexical knowledge, social aspects of language, bilingualism, the effect of language on thought, cognitive processing in
language production and comprehension, language-related delays and disorders, and language late in life.
CONTENTS 1. Language and Language Development / 2. Biological Basis of Language / 3. The First 24 Months / 4. Grammatical Development
/ 5. The Lexicon / 6. Social Aspects of Language / 7. Life With More Than One Language / 8. Language and Thought / 9. Planning Speech From
Thought to Articulation / 10. Language Comprehension / 11. Language During The School Years / 12. Language Across The Lifespan
PAPERBACK ISBN: 978-1-4129-9606-8 • ©2014 • 496 PAGES • • SAGE
INTENSIVE INTERACTION: Theoretical Perspectives
Edited by Dave Hewett, Independent Education Consultant and Author
With contributions from leading authorities, Dave Hewett provides a comprehensive and detailed description of the
theoretical landscape of a now established methodology. The most prominent related theories and issues are reviewed,
with intensive interaction set within their contexts.
CONTENTS Blind Frogs: The Nature of Human Communication and Intensive Interaction / Intensive Interaction, Emotional development and
Emotional Well-Being / Interactive Approaches to Teaching and Learning / Wired for Communication: How the Neuroscience of Infancy Helps
in Understanding the Effectiveness of Intensive Interaction / Intensive Interaction and its Relationship with the Triad of Impairments in ASD /
Promoting Communication Rather than Generating Data / Intensive Interaction for Inclusion and Development / Intensive Interaction within Models
of Organizational Change / What is Intensive Interaction? Curriculum, Process and Approach
PAPERBACK ISBN: 978-0-8570-2171-7 • ©2012 • 176 PAGES • • SAGE
LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT: Understanding Language: Diversity in the Classroom
Edited by Sandra Levey, Lehman College-CUNY • Susan Polirstok, Kean University
This text offers comprehensive coverage of the language development process for pre- and in-service teachers while
emphasizing the factors that further academic success in the classroom.
CONTENTS An Introduction to Language and Learning / Theories and Explanations of Language Development / Hearing and Listening Skills / The
Impact of Hearing Loss on Speech and Language Development / The Production of Speech Sounds / The Role of the Brain in Speech and Language
/ Language Development from Birth to Age Three / Language Development from Ages Three to Five / Language Development from Age Six Through
Adolescence / Supporting the Development of Literacy Skills from Infancy through School-Age / Educational Implications of Narrative Discourse /
African American English in the Classroom / Bilingual Language Acquisition and Learning / Bilingual Speech Sound Development and Disorders /
Fostering Teacher and Family
PAPERBACK ISBN: 978-1-4129-7407-3 • ©2011 • 384 PAGES • • • SAGE
THE INTENSIVE INTERACTION HANDBOOK
Dave Hewett, Independent Education Consultant and author • Mark Barber, Independent Education
Consultant • Graham Firth, Intensive Interaction Project Leader for Leeds Partnerships NHS Trust • Tandy
Harrison, Special Needs Teacher, Intensive Interaction Coordinator and parent
Intensive interaction is an approach to teaching the pre-speech fundamentals of communication to children and adults
who have severe learning difficulties or autism, and who are still at an early stage of communication development.
This book is a practical guide to help those wishing to implement intensive interaction in their setting, and it provides
detailed advice and step-by-step guidance as well as a consideration of all the issues associated with carrying out this
approach.
CONTENTS PART I: HUMAN COMMUNICATION AND THE BACKGROUND TO INTENSIVE INTERACTION / The Nature of Human Communication /
Background to Intensive Interaction / How Do Human Beings Start Learning to Communicate? / PART II: THE PRACTICALITIES OF DOING INTENSIVE
INTERACTION / Preparing for Intensive Interaction / Getting Going / Further and Continuing Progress / Recording the Activities and Maintaining the
Processes / Supporting Intensive Interaction in Workplaces / Doing Intensive Interaction at Home / PART III: ISSUES, TOPICS AND COMMUNITY /
Some Associated Issues and Topics / The Intensive Interaction Community
PAPERBACK ISBN: 978-0-8570-2491-6 • ©2012 • 168 PAGES • • SAGE
