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

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

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

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: 9781635501551
ISBN: 1635501555
Physical Description: 1 online resource (xxi, 432 pages) : illustrations
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.