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Direct linkDeJarnette, Glenda; Rivers, Kenyatta O.; Hyter, Yvette D. – Topics in Language Disorders, 2015
To develop a framework for further study of pragmatic behavior in young children from African American English (AAE) speaking backgrounds, one aspect of pragmatic behavior is explored in this article, specifically, speech acts. The aims of this article are to (1) examine examples of how external taxonomies (i.e., an "etic" or…
Descriptors: African American Children, Black Dialects, Pragmatics, Child Behavior
Troia, Gary A. – Topics in Language Disorders, 2011
This article describes ways in which pragmatic language abilities may play a role in the writing performance of children and adolescents with language learning disabilities. First, a brief overview is presented of how pragmatic language difficulties might negatively influence writing performance. Next, research on the writing performance of…
Descriptors: Learning Problems, Learning Disabilities, Adolescents, Language Skills
Martin, Gary E.; Klusek, Jessica; Estigarribia, Bruno; Roberts, Joanne E. – Topics in Language Disorders, 2009
On average, language and communication characteristics of individuals with Down syndrome (the most common genetic cause of intellectual disability) follow a consistent profile. Despite considerable individual variability, receptive language is typically stronger than expressive language, with particular challenges in phonology and syntax. We…
Descriptors: Nonverbal Communication, Phonology, Syntax, Down Syndrome
Hyter, Yvette D. – Topics in Language Disorders, 2007
Pragmatic language skills are important for developing relationships with others, and for communicating with a range of interlocutors in a variety of contexts, including preschool and elementary school classrooms. Pragmatic language difficulties frequently are a primary area of disability for children diagnosed with autism, Asperger's syndrome,…
Descriptors: Language Skills, Developmental Disabilities, Asperger Syndrome, Pragmatics
