Advances In The Spoken Language Development Of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children

Patricia Elizabeth Spencer and Mark Marschark

This book offers a detailed historical and theoretical view of the spoken language development of deaf and hard of hearing children. It examines the importance of early vocalisations, recent technological developments and speech-related cognitive processes. Also reviews various speech centred approaches including total communication, cued speech and cochlear implants. Hardback 384 pages 2005

£38.99