Language and literacy development : English learners with communication disorders, from theory to application / Linda I. Rosa-Lugo, Florin M. Mihai, Joyce W. Nutta.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Rosa-Lugo, Linda I., author.

Mihai, Florin & Nutta, Joyce W., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Communication Disorders.

Language Development.

Medical Subjects:

Communication Disorders.

Language Development.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (455 pages) : illustrations

Edition:

Second edition.

Place of Publication:

San Diego, California : Plural Publishing, Inc., 2019.

Summary:

"Language and Literacy Development: English Learners with Communication Disorders, From Theory to Application, Second Edition brings you the most useful, up-to-date information on best practices for English learners (ELs) with communication disorders from a variety of backgrounds-how to conduct assessment, intervention, and progress monitoring. The first edition of this text gave a comprehensive overview of the theory and practice of serving ELs with communication disorders, and the second edition is expanded to show the nuts and bolts of how to meet ELs' needs and how professionals can support their success at school"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

English Learners-The Merging of Two Disciplines

The Context of Working with English Learners with Communication Disorders

English Learners-Perspectives from Two Disciplines

First and Second Language Acquisition: Theoretical and Practical Considerations

Literacy Development in a Second Language

Assessing Language Proficiency Levels for Identification and Disability

Determination

Intervention and Monitoring - Approaches and Practical Strategies to Facilitate and

Monitor Language and Literacy Development in English Learners

Directions for Effective Collaboration between SLPs and ESOL Professionals - The

Power of Two Plus.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-63550-155-5