Born to Talk: An Introduction to Speech and Language Development
In a new fifth edition that offers exciting expansions and updates, Born to Talk continues to provide students of all levels with a contemporary and comprehensive view of speech and language development in a reader-friendly and interactive manner. Structured to reflect the actual development of language in a child, this engaging text introduces readers to research-based information on the nature of human communication, theories of language and cognitive development, the anatomy and physiology...
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In a new fifth edition that offers exciting expansions and updates, Born To Talk continues to provide college students of all levels with a contemporary and comprehensive view of speech and language development in a reader-friendly and interactive manner. Structured to reflect the actual development of language in a child, this engaging text introduces readers to research-based information on the nature of human communication, theories of language and cognitive development, the anatomy and physiology of speech, milestones of language and literacy, cultural and linguistic diversity in language acquisition, and speech and language disorders.The new revised fifth edition of Born To Talk includes up-to-date research on the impact of parent-child interactions, language samples from one child across the first three years, and emergent literacy in preschool. The revision also expands on the acquisition of the sound system and brings an integrated perspective of childhood language disorders through case examples.New research is covered throughout the book regarding the impact of parent-child interactions, language samples from one child across the first three years, and emergent literacy in preschool. An expanded section on the acquisition of the sound system helps readers better understand a vital aspect of language development. New case studies found throughout the text provide students with real-life examples of childhood language disorders."I was thrilled to find Born to Talk to use as a text for my undergraduate language acquisition course and as a supplement for my graduate early literacy course. The book is challenging for students, but as scholarly as it is, it is also interesting and makes the study of language acquisition come alive for the students." Margaret Coxwell, Minot State University
Ch. 1A connection of brains1Ch. 2Language acquisition : a theoretical journey16Ch. 3Cognitive development : building a foundation for language55Ch. 4In the beginning : communication development from birth to two years109Ch. 5The saga continues : language development through the preschool years165Ch. 6Taking language to school and into adulthood226Ch. 7The building blocks of speech307Ch. 8Language diversity : regional, social/cultural, and gender differences334Ch. 9One tongue - two or more languages376Ch. 10Speech and language disorders404AppThe anatomical and physiological bases of speech, language, and hearing431
\ Reviewer: Whitney L Boglioli, Masters Candidate in SLP(Boston University College of Health & Rehabilitation)\ Description: This is a comprehensive overview of typical language acquisition and development that also briefly identifies a few of the possible speech and language disorders. \ Purpose: The authors provide the most up-to-date, research-based information available on human communication and theories of acquisition and cognitive development, with a brief introduction to speech and language disorders. They include language samples and case examples to further understanding of language development.\ Audience: The book is intended for students in speech-language pathology learning about typical language development. \ Features: It covers the range of language development across the lifespan, including language diversity for those of differing social and/or cultural backgrounds. The early stages of language development (i.e., from birth to 2 years) are fully covered. The authors also share their personal experiences to provide examples. The book also includes a comprehensive glossary and a searchable index.\ Assessment: This book is easy to read, as it is organized by age, and provides key language milestones and age profiles. The information will be helpful to new clinicians looking to identify age-appropriate skills and it updates the 2006 edition with the most current research.\ \
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