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| Language Development in Children | ||
| Examine this language development chart that outlines typical language development from age 6 months to 8 years. This site also provides strategies that can be used to facilitate children's language development. ( http://www.childdevelopmentinfo.com/development/language_development.shtml ) | ||
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| Early Language Development | ||
| Read a summary of research findings in the area of early language development. This site includes recommendations for good practice in fostering children's language learning. ( http://www.literacytrust.org.uk/Research/earlylanguage.html ) | ||
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| Children Follow Same Steps to Learn Vocabulary, Regardless of Language Spoken | ||
| Consider a study conducted by researchers at the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development that shows that although languages may differ greatly, the sequence by which young children learn the parts of speech appears to be the same across different languages. ( http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2004/09/040915113243.html ) | ||
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| Language Rich Europe | ||
| This organization aims to promote multilingualism to ensure better understanding and cohesion between and within societies. In its’ 20 member countries it funds research into multilingualism and provides an area for researchers to discuss results, share practice and develop action points for their area of work. ( http://languagerichblog.eu/about/ ) | ||
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| Children with Communication Disorders | ||
| Explore the implications of being unable to effectively exchange information with others. This Council for Exceptional Children digest discusses various types of communication disorders, their incidence, the learning difficulties associated with them, the special case of English language learners, and the educational significance of communication disorders. ( http://www.ericdigests.org/pre-9216/disorders.html ) | ||
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| British Sign Language | ||
| Learn more about sign language ( www.british–sign.co.uk ) | ||
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| The Civilizing of Genie | ||
| Find out about the effects of deprivation on language development. This site tells the story of "Genie," the child who was discovered at the age of 13 in a state of severe sensory and social deprivation. ( http://kccesl.tripod.com/genie.html ) | ||
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| Bilingual Acquisition | ||
| Learn more about bilingualism acquisition in early childhood. A researcher from McGill University presents his views on the common concerns expressed by parents and childcare professionals. ( http://www.earlychildhoodnews.com/earlychildhood/article_view.aspx?ArticleID=38 ) | ||
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| CPLOL (the Standing Liaison Committee of Speech and Language Therapists / Logopedists in ... | ||
| This organization promotes speech and language therapy throughout Europe. The public section provides interesting reading material in the area. ( http://www.cplol.eu/eng/index.htm ) | ||
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