Understanding Bilingualism: A Comprehensive Guide to Language Development and Disorders

By Françoise Estienne, Henny-Annie Bijleveld, and Anne Van Hout, this book delves into the fundamental questions of human behavior, exploring the intricate relationship between innate and acquired language abilities, heredity, and learning.

This multidisciplinary and up-to-date work offers a clinical evaluation of bilingualism, discussing various aspects of language development, language disorders, and treatment approaches. The authors provide a thorough examination of the psychological, social, and cognitive facets of bilingualism, making this book an invaluable resource for researchers, clinicians, and educators.

New Edition, New Insights

This revised 3rd edition incorporates the latest research findings on the etiology of bilingualism and updated remediation methods. New topics covered in this edition include:

• Bilingualism in high-potential children
• Multilingualism and its implications
• Mindfulness and language development
• Pharmacological interventions for language disorders
• Assistive technologies and language learning
• The role of media in language development

A Comprehensive Resource

This book is accompanied by 160 exercises designed for children, adolescents, and adults, as well as for individual and group speech therapy sessions. These exercises aim to improve language skills, promote linguistic awareness, and enhance communication abilities.

With its comprehensive approach and wealth of practical resources, this book is an essential tool for anyone working with bilingual individuals, including speech-language pathologists, educators, and researchers.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9782294745522

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences France

Publication Date: 07/10/2015

Pages: 312