Language and Communication in Mental Retardation

✍ Scribed by L. Abbeduto (Eds.)

• Publisher: Elsevier, Academic Press
• Year: 2003
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 343
• Series: International Review of Research in Mental Retardation 27
• Edition: 1
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

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 mental retardation has increased in recent years and taken new direction. This revitalization has been fueled by three factors: 1) advances in genetic technologies allowing investigation of the behavioral phenotypes of well-defined syndromes, 2) an increased emphasis on maximizing abilities of individuals with mental retardation to live and succeed in a broader range of contexts and settings, and 3) theoretical debates concerning the mechanisms of language development and the nature of the human mind. Contents in Language and Communication in Mental Retardation include syndromes (e.g., Down syndrome, Williams syndrome), domains of language skill (e.g., reading), and intervention strategies. * Contains the most current research on genetic syndromes, including Williams syndrome, Down syndrome, and fragile X syndrome Outlines the most current research on language and communication intervention for persons with mental retardation Authors consider the implications of the research reviewed for both theory and clinical practice Authors bring state-of-the-art knowledge of cognitive science, developmental science, linguistic, and behavioral genetics to bear on important questions about language and mental retardation Includes new research on long-studied conditions (e.g., Down syndrome) and disorders that are of only recent interest to child language researchers (e.g., fetal alcohol syndrome)* Includes a consideration of nonverbal, as well as verbal, communication

✦ Table of Contents

Content:
Contents
Pages v-viii

Contributors
Pages ix-x

Foreword
Page xi

Preface
Pages xiii-xv

Language and Communication in Individuals with Down Syndrome Review Article
Pages 1-34
ROBIN S. CHAPMAN

Language Abilities of Individuals with Williams Syndrome Review Article
Pages 35-81
CAROLYN B MERVIS, BYRON F ROBINSON, MELISSA L ROWE, ANGELA M BECERRA, BONITA P KLEIN-TASMAN

Language and Communication in Fragile X Syndrome Review Article
Pages 83-119
MELISSA M MURPHY, LEONARD ABBEDUTO

On Becoming Socially Competent Communicators: The Challenge for Children with Fetal Alcohol Exposure Review Article
Pages 121-150
TRUMAN E COGGINS, LESLEY B OLSWANG, HEATHER CARMICHAEL OLSON, GERALYN R TIMLER

Memory, Language Comprehension, and Mental Retardation Review Article
Pages 151-189
EDWARD C. MERRILL, REGAN LOOKADOO, STACY RILEA

Reading Skills and Cognitive Abilities of Individuals with Mental Retardation Review Article
Pages 191-229
FRANCES A. CONNERS

Language Interventions for Children with Mental Retardation Review Article
Pages 231-254
NANCY C. BRADY, STEVEN F. WARREN

Augmentative and Alternative Communication for Persons with Mental Retardation Review Article
Pages 255-280
MARYANN ROMSKI, ROSE A. SEVCIK, AMY HYATT FONSECA

Atypical Language Development in Individuals with Mental Retardation: Theoretical Implications Review Article
Pages 281-308
JEAN A. RONDAL

Index
Pages 309-314

Contents of Previous Volumes
Pages 315-325