Language and literacy development : English learners with communication disorders, from theory to application

Rosa-Lugo, Linda I. (author.). Mihai, Florin, (author.). Nutta, Joyce W., (author.).

Summary: This text emphasizes collaboration between speech-language pathology (SLP) and English for speakers of other languages (ESOL) professionals. More importantly, it shows how to apply the knowledge and implement the mechanics and practicalities of assessment, intervention, and progress monitoring. New to the Second Edition Updated EL and EL with communication disorders demographics and legislation. An innovative assessment/intervention/monitoring (AIM) framework geared toward language proficiency development and academic content expansion of ELs with communication disorders. Research-based and proficiency-level appropriate pedagogical interventions and recommendations for implementing effective assessments that support English learners with communication disorders in their language and content growth. Updated information on commonly used assessments used by speech-language pathologists to identify/determine disability.

Record details

ISBN: 1635501539
ISBN: 9781635501537
ISBN: 1635501555
ISBN: 9781635501551
Physical Description: 1 online resource (xxi, 432 pages) : illustrations
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Edition: Second edition.
Publisher: San Diego, CA : Plural Publishing, Inc., [2020]

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references (pages 339-410) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	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+.
Source of Description Note:	Print version record.