Children without Language: From Dysphasia to Autism [Hardcover]

Laurent Danon-Boileau (Author), James Grieve (Translator)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 8, 2005 | ISBN-10: 0195175026 | ISBN-13: 978-0195175028 | Edition: 1

Communication and language disorders are often considered from one particular point of view - either psychological or neurological. Danon-Boileau argues that this is a serious mistake. He emphasizes that a child's trouble can stem from a variety of causes: neurological problems similar to those of aphasia, cognitive impairments, and psychological disorders, and, thus, the interaction of these elements needs to be taken into account. In precise case studies, Danon-Boileau describes the situations he has confronted and traces the causes of changes in the child when they happen. Combining linguistic, cognitive, and psycholanalytic approaches, Children without Language provides a unique perspective on speech and communication disorders in children and will be an essential volume for speech therapists, developmental psychologists, linguistics scholars and anyone wishing to reflect seriously on why we speak and how communication occurs.

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About the Author

Laurent Danon-Boileau is at University of Paris. James Grieve is at Australian National University.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 288 pages
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA; 1 edition (September 8, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0195175026
• ISBN-13: 978-0195175028
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,724,165 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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