Introduction to Language Development, 2nd Edition, provides the essential terms, concepts, theories, and observations that define our understanding of language development. This text integrates the foundational elements of language development including biological maturation, cognitive development, linguistic patterns, behavioral principles, and social interaction in a readable, engaging way. Clear, concise, and reader-friendly, this text provides an excellent introduction to language development throughout the lifespan.

Benefits:

• Provides a thorough foundation by first defining human communication then exploring models for understanding language development.
• Examines language development from infancy through school age and beyond for a comprehensive perspective of lifetime language development.
• Major concepts are introduced, described, and summarized clearly to assist in learning.
• Numerous margin notes provide additional clinical and practical information in a thought-provoking way.
• NEW! Terms are defined in the margins giving you immediate access to definitions.
• NEW! New design makes content more engaging and updated art enhances key concepts.
• NEW! Information related to literacy development has been updated and made more evident.
• NEW! End-of-chapter Practice Questions allow you to test your understanding while detailed answers at the back of the book provide rationales for correct and incorrect answers.
• NEW! Thoroughly revised index makes information more accessible and searchable.