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Teaching Students with Language and Communication Disabilities

Name: Teaching Students with Language and Communication Disabilities
Author: S. Jay Kuder
ISBN: 9780132656665

by S. Jay Kuder

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Emphasizing the connection between language and literacy, the fourth edition of Teaching Students with Language and Communication Disabilities esplores language development and language disorders within the context of specific disabilities.

Organized in a three-part format, this text examines language development and disorders in school-age children, analyzes language difficulties associated with specific disabilities, and presents assessment techniques and instructional strategies used in today's classrooms.

New to This Edition

· Realistic student vignettes in disability chapters (Chapter 7-12) help readers understand the impact of language disabilities in the classroom.

· Poignant teacher perspectives in disability chapters (Chapter 7-12) help readers understand real situations that teachers of students with language disorders may face.

· New literacy sections in disability chapters (Chapters 7-12) address the emerging research on literacy and disabilities and the state requirements that all students must develop literacy skills.

· Up-to-date website links in every chapter direct students to Internet resources that extend and enhance the content of the text.

· New chapter activities throughout the book encourage readers to apply material and analyze the results.

· Updated glossary at the end of the book gives students immediate access to important terms and definitions.

Covers language & language disorders, students with learning disabilities, intervention models & procedures, etc.

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A guide to identifying, understanding, and helping children with language difficulties, for non-specialist classroom teachers with little or no background in linguistics or developmental theories.. Presents the components of speech, language, and communication; outlines language development; describes the language abilities of students with a variety of disabilities; suggests approaches and methods for assessment and intervention; and discusses cultural factors. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.