Understanding Developmental Language Disorders: From Theory to Practice - Courtenay Frazier Norbury & J. Bruce Tomblin & Dorothy V.M. Bishop
English | 2008 | 249 Pages | ISBN: 1841696676 | PDF | 3.18 MB
Developmental language disorders (DLD) occur when a child fails to develop his or her native language often for no apparent reason. Delayed development of speech and/or language is one of the most common reasons for parents of preschool children to seek the advice of their family doctor. Although some children rapidly improve, others have more persistent language difficulties. These long-term deficits can adversely affect academic progress, social relationships and mental well-being…