The Connections Between Language and Reading Disabilities

Synopsis

This is an edited book based on papers presented at a 2003 invitee-only conference under the sponsorship of the Merrill Advanced Studies Center of the University of Kansas. The participants were prominent scholars in the areas of language and reading, and have research programs funded by NIH and other sources. The purpose of the gathering was to discuss theoretical issues and research findings concerning the relationship between developmental language and reading disabilities, specifically looking at neurological, behavioral, and genetic factors. In addition, it discussed other factors contributing to reading difficulties in the middle elementary school years through adolescence and literacy outcomes for children with early language impairments, and how these problems relate to children with dyslexia. The Foreword is written by Reid Lyon, Branch Chief, Child Development and Behavior Branch, NICHD-National Institutes of Health.This book appeals to scholars in the areas of language disorders and reading disabilities, as well as to practicing speech-language pathologists, special educators, and reading specialists. It may also be used in graduate courses designed as seminars in either language disorders or reading disabilities in schools of communication disorders, as well as schools of education--especially special education departments.

Copyright:

2005

Book Details

Book Quality:

Publisher Quality

Book Size:

248 Pages

ISBN-13:

9781135611743

Related ISBNs:

9781410612052, 9780805850017, 9780805850024

Publisher:

Taylor and Francis

Date of Addition:

03/19/21

Copyrighted By:

Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Inc.

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

Has Image Descriptions:

No

Categories:

Nonfiction, Disability-Related, Psychology, Education, Language Arts, Communication

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Bookshare Staff

Usage Restrictions:

This is a copyrighted book.

Edited by:

Hugh W. Catts

Edited by:

Alan G. Kamhi