The Fourth Edition Of Language And Deafness Covers Language And Literacy Development From Preschool Through Adolescence. Content Includes The Basics Of Language Development And The Relationship Between Language And Cognition. Oral Communication Methods And English-Like Signing Systems Are Also Covered, Along With Linguistics/Sociolinguistics Of American Sign Language. Multicultural Aspects, Including Bilingualism And Second-Language Learning, Are Covered In Detail.

Hearing And Deafness: An Introduction For Health And Education Professionals Clearly Explains The Development Of Speech, Hearing, Language, And Literacy In D/Deaf And Hard Of Hearing Children And Adolescents. This Important Reference Offers New Insights On The Contribution Of Hearing Rehabilitation To English Language Acquisition. Students Pursuing Careers In Deaf Education, Audiology, And Speech Pathology Will Gain A Thorough Understanding Of The Audiological Dimensions Of Hearing And How Hearing Loss Affects Speech, Language, And Literacy. Featuring Up-To-Date Research And Clinical...

Literate Thought: Understanding Comprehension And Literacy Introduces Students And Professionals To The Multifaceted Concept Of Literate Thought And Related Complex Concepts Such As Language, Literacy, Cognition, And Comprehension, As Well As Other Areas Such As The New And Multiple Literacies, Psychological Or Disciplinary Models, And Critico-Creative Thinking. Literate Thought: Understanding Comprehension And Literacy Details The Various Aspects Of A Model Or Theory Of Literate Thought With Examples To Enhance Understanding Of The Concept. This Incisive Text Provides An Overview Of Literate...