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McLaughlin, Scott, 1952-

Introduction to language development / Scott McLaughlin. - 2nd ed. - Clifton Park, NY : Thomson Delmar Learning, 2006. - xvii, 508 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 491-500) and index.

The dimensions of human communication -- The structural bases of human communication -- The interactive bases of human communication -- Models of language development -- The beginnings--infant communication -- Early language development--toddlers -- Pragmatic and semantic development in preschoolers -- Developing grammar in preschoolers -- Language and literacy the school years and beyond -- Language differences: diversity and disorders.

ISBN: 9780769302652

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Language acquisition.
Communication.

LC Class. No.: P118 / M393

Dewey Class. No.: 401.93 / M393