Table of Contents
1. Introduction to Language Acquisition.
Linda McCormick.
2. Language Theory and Practice.
Diane Frome Loeb.
3. Characteristics of Students with Language and Communication Difficulties.
Linda McCormick and Diane Frome Loeb.
4. Working with Families.
Nancy Robinson.
5. Policies and Practices.
Linda McCormick.
6. Diagnostic and Descriptive Assessment.
Diane Frome Loeb.
7. Ecological Assessment and Planning.
Linda McCormick.
8. Language Intervention and Support.
Linda McCormick.
9. Language Intervention with Infants and Toddlers.
Ken M. Bleile and Becky Trenary.
10. Language Intervention in the Inclusive Preschool.
Linda McCormick.
11. Children with Culturally Diverse Backgrounds.
Betty H. Bunce.
12. Special Needs of Students with Severe Disabilities.
Mary Jo Noonan and Ellin Siegel-Causey.
13. Supporting Augmentative and Alternative Communication.
Linda McCormick and Jane Wegner.