Language and communication in mental retardation /

• Other Authors: Abbeduto, Leonard, 1954-
• Format: eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Amsterdam ; Boston : Academic Press, ©2003.
• Series: International review of research in mental retardation ; v. 27.
• Subjects: People with mental disabilities > Language.; Children with mental disabilities > Language.; Communicative disorders in children.; People with mental disabilities > Development.; Enfants handicapés mentaux > Langage.; Communication, Troubles de la, chez l'enfant.; Handicapés mentaux > Développement.; Handicapés mentaux > Langage.; PSYCHOLOGY > Mental Illness.; Taalontwikkeling.; Geestelijk gehandicapten.; Taalstoornissen.; Communicatiestoornissen.; Electronic books.

Language and communication problems have long figured prominently in the definition of mental retardation. Volume 27 of the International Review of Research in Mental Retardation focuses exclusively on these language and communication issues. The pace of research on language learning and use in ment...