Advances in the Spoken Language Development of Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Children

Advances in the Spoken Language Development of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children is ideal for researchers in child development, psychology, deaf studies, audiology and linguistics.

Presents the latest information on spoken language skills in deaf children
Covers topics such as the significance of early vocalizations, the uses and potential of technological advances, and the cognitive processes related to spoken language
Companion volume: Advances in the Sign Language Development of Deaf Children

This book will provide a deep and broad picture of what is known about deaf childrens' language development in a variety of situations and contexts. From this base of information, progress in research and its application will accelerate, and barriers to deaf childrens' full participation in the world around them will continue to be overcome.