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Friel-Patti, Sandy; Lougeay-Mottinger, Janice – Topics in Language Disorders, 1985
The article examines clinical issues that must be considered in planning preschool language intervention aimed at integrating pragmatic theory into the treatment plan. The clinician's role in the process is examined, and solutions to problems in meeting individual needs within a group and being accountable are offered. (CL)
Descriptors: Intervention, Language Acquisition, Language Handicaps, Pragmatics
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Naremore, Rita C. – Topics in Language Disorders, 1985
A review of pragmatic structures that are a part of second language learning is intended to provide insights for speech-language pathologists working with bilingual students in the schools. Among topics covered are conversational postulates, presuppositions, and performatives. Suggestions for helping the bilingual language learner are offered. (CL)
Descriptors: Communication Skills, Language Acquisition, Limited English Speaking, Pragmatics
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Ehren, Barbara J. – Topics in Language Disorders, 2006
Students with language impairment often experience serious and far-reaching effects of reading comprehension problems on their academic performance. The complexity of the problems and the characteristics of effective intervention necessitate a collaborative approach among general education teachers, special education teachers, and speech-language…
Descriptors: Speech Language Pathology, Special Education Teachers, Language Impairments, Reading Comprehension
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Ehren, Barbara J.; Nelson, Nickola W. – Topics in Language Disorders, 2005
To date, research, development, and implementation efforts in responsiveness to intervention (RTI) approaches have focused on prevention and often identification of learning disabilities. In this article, the authors extend the conversation to considering an RTI-type approach as being useful in changing the way prevention and identification of…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Prevention, Intervention, Identification
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Hedrick, Dona Lea; Kemp, James C. – Topics in Language Disorders, 1984
The article addresses issues facing speech-language clinicians in selecting, serving, and setting priorities for lanaguage intervention with elementary mildly and moderately retarded students. (CL)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Intervention, Language Acquisition, Mild Mental Retardation
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Paul, Diane R.; Blosser, Jean; Jakubowitz, Melissa D. – Topics in Language Disorders, 2006
With the enactment of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 and the reauthorization of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act 2004, our nation has an explicit mandate to put reading first. Recognizing the fundamental connection between language and literacy, teachers and speech-language pathologists have become more…
Descriptors: Federal Legislation, Educational Philosophy, Disabilities, Speech Language Pathology
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Dodge, Ellen Pritchard – Topics in Language Disorders, 2004
Speech-language pathologists face many service delivery challenges in school-based settings. Traditionally operating from a disorder model, the school speech-language pathologist rarely takes advantage of the opportunity to work with students who may benefit from enhanced communication skills training. The Communication Lab approach is an 8-week…
Descriptors: Communication Skills, Group Instruction, Group Therapy, Classroom Communication