The Development of Discourse Topic Skills by Infants and Young Children.

Foster, Susan

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ERIC Number: EJ316903

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1985

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The Development of Discourse Topic Skills by Infants and Young Children.

Foster, Susan

Topics in Language Disorders, v5 n2 p31-45 Mar 1985

The nature and development of discourse topic skills in preschool children are examined and illustrated by observations of very young children. Possible social and cognitive components are explored with implications for language-disordered populations. (CL)

Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Discourse Analysis, Language Acquisition, Language Handicaps, Preschool Education

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Non-Classroom

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Language: English

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Note: Theme Issue: Discourse and Language-Impaired Children: Clinical Issues.