Language and Communication in People with Learning Disabilities

Beveridge, Michael, Leudar, Ivan, Conti-Ramsden, Gina

ISBN 10: 0415153972 / ISBN 13: 9780415153973

Published by Taylor & Francis Group, 1997

About this Item

Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Language and Communication in People with Learning Disabilities
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Group
• Publication Date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0415153972
• ISBN 13: 9780415153973
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 2nd Edition.
• Condition: Good
• Weight: 1.235 pounds

About this title

Synopsis

First published in 1989 as Language and Communication in Mentally Handicapped People this collection is a comprehensive overview of research into all aspects of communication in people with learning disabilities. The topics covered range from children's development and the acquisition of sounds through to the communicative environments of adults and the use of subtle conversational devices.
The book presents people with learning disabilities as active users of language with complex patterns of development and meaning. It brings together recent advances in phonology and the development of communication, and makes linguistic issues clear to the non-specialist. It will be invaluable to researchers in psychology and speech therapy, and to all those who work with learning disabled individuals.

Review

"Every speech therapy department, clinical and academic, must have this textbook." -- British Journal of Disorders of Communication

"This book will be of interest not only to academics but should be widely read by professionals." -- First Language