Born to talk
Subtitle: an introduction to speech and language development
By: Lloyd M. Hulit, Merle R. Howard.
Contributors: Howard, Merle R.
Edition: 4th ed.
Publisher: Pearson A & B
Published: 2006
Place of publication: Boston
Language: eng
Number of pages: 504
Subjects: Language acquisition.; Speech.; Language and languages.
Description: Provides a comprehensive view of speech and language development written in a reader-friendly manner. In addition to a real-time presentation of speech and language development, the book contains information on theories of language development, cognitive development, the anatomy and physiology of speech, language diversity, and communication disorders. It also includes revised sections on African American English, Hispanic English, cultural diversity in the public schools, adolescent and adult language, and a much expanded section on fluency disorders.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and indexes.