Language and Reading Disabilities [Paperback]

Hugh W. Catts (Author), Alan G. Kamhi (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 21, 1998 | ISBN-10: 0205270883 | ISBN-13: 978-0205270880 | Edition: 1

Language acquisition is one of the key milestones in early childhood development. So much of a child's future social and intellectual development hinges on this milestone, that its delay can create a domino effect that begins with isolation and withdrawal, turns into poor academic performance, and eventually leads to the development of learning disabilities and social problems. Recent research has revealed a dramatic link between the development of spoken language and written language among children, and the importance of language acquisition to basic reading skills. As more research becomes available about how children learn to read, evidence mounts in support of the language basis of reading disabilities. With a strong clinical and research basis, this book provides a broad perspective of language problems associated with reading disabilities. This book compares spoken and written language, noting similarities and differences. The acquisition of reading, reading-related language abilities, and writing disorders are discussed. In the second half of the book, recognized experts in the areas of assessment and remediation of reading and writing disorders discuss the identification, assessment, and treatment of reading and writing disorders. Educators, special educators, speech pathologists, reading and language instructors, curriculum specialists, and parents.

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From the Back Cover

Language acquisition is one of the key milestones in early childhood development. So much of a child's future social and intellectual development hinges on this milestone, that its delay can create a domino effect that begins with isolation and withdrawal, turns into poor academic performance, and eventually leads to the development of learning disabilities and social problems. Recent research has revealed a dramatic link between the development of spoken language and written language among children, and the importance of language acquisition to basic reading skills. As more research becomes available about how children learn to read, evidence mounts in support of the language basis of reading disabilities. With a strong clinical and research basis, this book provides a broad perspective of language problems associated with reading disabilities. This book compares spoken and written language, noting similarities and differences. The acquisition of reading, reading-related language abilities, and writing disorders are discussed. In the second half of the book, recognized experts in the areas of assessment and remediation of reading and writing disorders discuss the identification, assessment, and treatment of reading and writing disorders. Educators, special educators, speech pathologists, reading and language instructors, curriculum specialists, and parents.

About the Author

Author Bio

 

Alan G. Kamhi, Ph.D.            

Department of Communication

University of North Carolina at                               

Greensboro, Greensboro, NC

 

Hugh W. Catts, Ph.D.

Department of Speech-Language-                          

Hearing: Sciences and  Disorders                

University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS                      

 

Contributors

Cheryl M. Scott, Ph.D.

Department of Communication Disorders

Rush University Medical Center,

Chicago, IL

 

Carol E. Westby, Ph.D.  

Research Center for Family and Community      

Albuquerque, NM

 

Stephanie Al Otaiba, Ph. D.

Florida State University

Tallahassee, FL

 

Marcia L. Kosanovich Ph. D.

Florida Center for Reading Research

Tallahassee, FL

 

Joe K. Torgesen, PhD.

Florida Center for Reading  Research                       

Florida State University,

Tallahassee, FL

              

 Suzanne L. Adlof, Ph.D.

University of Kansas

Department of Speech-Language-Hearing: Sciences and Disorders,

Lawrence, Kansas

 

Kenn Apel, PhD;  Danielle Brimo, M.A.

School of Communication Science and Disorders,

The Florida State University,

Tallahassee, FL

 

Julie Masterson, PhD

Communication Sciences and Disorders

Missouri State University,

Springfield, MO

--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 328 pages
• Publisher: Allyn & Bacon; 1 edition (September 21, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0205270883
• ISBN-13: 978-0205270880
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,920,563 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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