Teaching Students with Language and Communication Disabilities (2nd Edition) (Hardcover)

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This book provides teachers and other education professionals with essential information on language development and disorders that will enable them to identify and effectively teach children with language difficulties. The first section of this book presents updated research on language and language development with a focus on application to school-age students. The second section analyzes the language difficulties associated with specific disability types, including a new chapter on the language difficulties of students with emotional and behavioral disorders. The third section of the text focuses on contemporary assessment and instructional strategies. Several newer approaches, including FastForWord are discussed. The emphasis throughout is on instructional techniques that are firmly grounded in research. For anyone involved in the education of children with communication disabilities, speech therapist, school teachers

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This book provides teachers and other education professionals with essential information on language development and disorders that will enable them to identify and effectively teach children with language difficulties. The first section of this book presents updated research on language and language development with a focus on application to school-age students. The second section analyzes the language difficulties associated with specific disability types, including a new chapter on the language difficulties of students with emotional and behavioral disorders. The third section of the text focuses on contemporary assessment and instructional strategies. Several newer approaches, including FastForWord are discussed. The emphasis throughout is on instructional techniques that are firmly grounded in research. For anyone involved in the education of children with communication disabilities, speech therapist, school teachers

Product Details

• Hardcover: 352 pages
• Publisher: Allyn & Bacon; 2 edition (September 2, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0205343309
• ISBN-13: 978-0205343300
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.8 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #18,044 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars No problem return, October 11, 2009

By	J. Lindsay - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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This review is from: Teaching Students with Language and Communication Disabilities (3rd Edition) (Hardcover)

Ordered the book and then my teacher told me we didn't need it for class, mailed it back and my card was credited in a few days, no problems.

5.0 out of 5 stars Teaching Students book, September 17, 2009

By	Simon Mall "Dee Jammal" (Trophy Club, TX) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Teaching Students with Language and Communication Disabilities (3rd Edition) (Hardcover)

This book is well written and straightforward in explaining terms about language and its specific biological processes. It includes information about students with second languages and communication disorders.

5.0 out of 5 stars good, August 9, 2009

By	Cindy Baird - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

book was good. Service from company was outstanding. It came in the mail just as promised. Would do business with the company I purchased from again!