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Peer reviewedMessick, Cheryl K. – Topics in Language Disorders, 1988
The acquisition of spatial terms in the language development of young children is examined. Two primary theories of word meaning and concept acquisition are reviewed, followed by a summary of current developmental research on spatial terms and factors influencing acquisition. Finally, guidelines for the assessment and teaching of spatial terms are…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Concept Formation, Language Acquisition, Language Handicaps
