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Language change for the worse [PDF]

Many theories hold that language change, at least on a local level, is driven by a need for improvement. The present volume explores to what extent this assumption holds true, and whether there is a particular type of language change that we dub language
Schaden, Gerhard, Hyman, Larry M.; University of California, Berkeley, Elsweiler, Christine, Hölzl, Andreas, Faytak, Matthew, Hölzl, Andreas; University of Potsdam, Lapierre, Myriam, Weber, Thilo; Leibniz Institute for the German Language, Seiler, Guido; University of Zurich, Matoshi, Veton, Enke, Dankmar W.; LMU Munich, Nichols, Johanna; University of California, Berkeley, Deo, Ashwini, Huber, Judith, Reiner, Tabea, Jäger, Gerhard, Mühlenbernd, Roland   +16 more
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Indirect language therapy for children with persistent language impairment in mainstream primary schools : outcomes from a cohort intervention [PDF]

, 2011
A manualized language therapy developed via a randomized controlled trial had proved efficacious in the short-term in developing expressive language for mainstream primary school children with persistent language impairment.
Ellis, Sue, McCartney, Elspeth, Boyle, James, Turnbull, Mary, Bannatyne, Susan   +4 more
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Language therapy manual [PDF]

, 2007
This is the research Language Therapy Manual written for the Health Technology Assessment Project 'An RCT and economic evaluation of direct versus indirect and individual versus group modes of speech and language therapy for children with primary ...
McCartney, Elspeth
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Deaf Language Specialists: Delivering Language Therapy in Signed Languages

The Journal of Deaf Studies and Deaf Education, 2022
Abstract Deaf professionals, whom we term Deaf Language Specialists (DLS), are frequently employed to work with children and young people who have difficulties learning sign language, but there are few accounts of this work in the literature. Through questionnaires and focus groups, 23 DLSs described their work in this area.
Hoskin, Joanna, Herman, Ros, Woll, Bencie   +2 more
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Grammatical systems without language borders: Lessons from free-range language

, 2023
Current research in grammatical analysis and sociolinguistics points to two core characteristics of language that seem incommensurable at first sight: (1) research on linguistic structure indicates internal organisation and coherence, and the workings ...
Wiese, Heike
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Speech and Language Therapy

, 2022
AbstractThere is a multi-directional relationship between communication difficulties and mental health. A young person with a language disorder may fall behind at school, have difficulty maintaining appropriate peer relationships and have trouble expressing their internal experience. This can result in adverse mental health outcomes.
Noelle Balsamo, James W. Forgan
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Interpreting language-learning data [PDF]

, 2020
This book provides a forum for methodological discussions emanating from researchers engaged in studying how individuals acquire an additional language.
Gudmestad, Aarnes; Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Huang, Xiaoliang; Beijing Foreign Studies University, Leclercq, Pascale; Université Paul Valéry Montpellier 3, Trévisiol, Pascale; Université Paris 3 & DILTEC EA 2288, Watorek, Marzena; Université Paris 8 & UMR-SFL, CNRS, Scheuer, Sylwia; University of Paris 3 – Sorbonne Nouvelle, Horgues, Céline; University of Paris 3 – Sorbonne Nouvelle, Majdoub, Hedi; Université Paris 8 & UMR-SFL, CNRS, Yu, Xinyue Cécilia; Inalco - CNRS - EHESS, CRLAO, Pélissier, Maud; University of Agder, Rast, Rebekah; American University of Paris & UMR-SFL, CNRS, Søfteland, Åshild; Østfold University College, Guan, Qianwen; City University of Hong Kong, Emilsen, Linda Evenstad; Østfold University College, Hilton, Heather E.; Université Lumière Lyon 2, Edmonds, Amanda, Leclercq, Pascale, Osborne, John; Université Savoie Mont Blanc, Gudmestad, Aarnes   +18 more
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Developing a language support model for mainstream primary school teachers [PDF]

, 2010
In the UK, speech and language therapists (SLTs) work with teachers to support children with language impairment (LI) in mainstream schools. Consultancy approaches are often used, where SLTs advise educational staff who then deliver language-learning ...
Ellis, Sue, Mary Turnbull, Elspeth McCartney, Kerr, J., McCartney, Elspeth, Boyle, James, Turnbull, Mary, Kerr, Jane, Sue Ellis, Jane Kerr, James Boyle   +10 more
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ICTs in Speech and Language Therapy

International Journal of Engineering Pedagogy (iJEP), 2014
Over the past decade speech and language therapy has taken an interesting turn towards the use of information communication technologies (ICTs) for diagnosis of disorders and delivery of therapy. In many cases ICTs have worked as assistive tools to therapists, while in others as sole providers of therapy, especially in remote areas. In this report we
Athanasios Drigas, Alexia Petrova
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The mainstream primary classroom as a language-learning environment for children with severe and persistent language impairment - implications of recent language intervention research [PDF]

, 2009
Many UK children with severe and persistent language impairment (SLI) attend local mainstream schools. Although this should provide an excellent language-learning environment, opportunities may be limited by difficulties in sustaining time-consuming ...
Ellis, Sue, Elspeth McCartney, McCartney, Elspeth, Boyle, James, Sue Ellis, James Boyle   +5 more
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