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Verb Selection and Past-Tense Morphology: Crystal's Criteria Revisited
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Weiler, Brian – Topics in Language Disorders, 2013
Research findings concerning verb-level influences on past-tense morphology carry implications for the careful selection of treatment targets. Using 6 of the broad criteria for "good verbs to choose" proposed by D. Crystal (1985) more than 25 years ago as a framework, this article summarizes some of the more recent research with a nod…
Descriptors: Verbs, Morphology (Languages), Morphemes, Selection Criteria
Identifying Intraindividual Differences in Students' Written Language Abilities
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Apel, Kenn; Apel, Lynda – Topics in Language Disorders, 2011
Students must be able to consciously use their knowledge of phonology, orthography, morphology, semantics, syntax, and pragmatics to successfully read and write. Difficulties in the conscious awareness of 1 or more of these 6 linguistic knowledge components may lead to reading and writing deficits. In this article, we present a componential model…
Descriptors: Phonology, Semantics, Syntax, Profiles
Language Characteristics of Individuals with Down Syndrome
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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
Interrelationships in Children's Language Production.
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Masterson, Julie J. – Topics in Language Disorders, 1997
Reviews studies that have explored interrelationships among linguistic components in children with language disorders and describes the controversy over the interpretation of these linguistic interrelationships. Explanations for the occurrence or absence of linguistic trade-offs, including limited capacity processing models, and the implications…
Descriptors: Children, Evaluation Methods, Language Impairments, Language Processing
Evidence of Linguistic Interactions in Intervention.
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Tyler, Ann A. – Topics in Language Disorders, 1997
Reviews studies investigating the indirect effects of language interventions on phonology and of phonological intervention on morphosyntax. Results of the review indicate that there is greater evidence to support facilitatory effects of phonological intervention on morphosyntactic performance, especially for children with severe impairments in…
Descriptors: Children, Generalization, Intervention, Language Impairments
The Triune Assessment-Intervention Model (TAIM) for Students with Sensemaking and Dynamic Literacy Deficits.
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Farmer, Stephen S.; Nesbit, Elizabeth – Topics in Language Disorders, 2000
This article presents the Triune Assessment-Intervention Model (TAIM), which uses the constructs of sensemaking and dynamic literacy as its conceptual framework. The model assesses use of semantics/syntax, phonology/orthography, organization, and scripts/schemas rule systems though analysis of oral and literate discourse events, communication, and…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Cognitive Style, Communication Skills, Disability Identification