This revised and updated second edition of Working with Children's
Language has been created to support practitioners who work with young
children with delayed language acquisition.
Rooted in a developmental theory of language learning, it covers topics
such as attention control and listening, the role of play, verbal
comprehension and the acquisition of spoken expressive language. Each
chapter offers a straightforward overview of current research relating
to the specific language skill before introducing a wealth of targeted
games and activities that can help support the development of those
skills.
Key features include:
- A structured approach to language learning that can be followed as a
programme or adapted for informal use by individual practitioners.
- Accessible activities, games and ideas suitable for small group or
individual intervention, linked to specific aims based on developmental
norms.
- Photocopiable and downloadable resources, including a record sheet to
track progress in each skill against aims and outcomes for individual
children.
Clearly linking theory and practice in an engaging and easy-to-follow
format, this is an invaluable resource to support children in early
years settings and Key Stage 1 whose language is delayed, but who are
otherwise developing normally. It is a must-have book for early years
practitioners, teachers, SEND professionals and speech and language
therapists with varying levels of experience.
