Development of Communication From Social Interaction to Language

Provides an idea of various traditions & areas of study impinging on the development of communication from birth to about three years. Stresses the importance of social processes in communication development. Outlines diverse theoretical positions by important authorities in the field. Examines how children identify the referent of adult speech & the features of interaction associated with the acquisition of larger vocabularies by two-year olds. Discusses issues pertaining to the use of one-word speech, lexical development, definitions of language, effect of the modifications of adults' speech on language acquisition & communication development in children with disabilities.Messer, David J. is the author of 'Development of Communication From Social Interaction to Language' with ISBN 9780471940760 and ISBN 0471940763.