Profiling Communication and Symbolic Abilities in Young Children.

Wetherby, Amy M.; Prizant, Barry M.

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ERIC Number: EJ466917

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1993

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Profiling Communication and Symbolic Abilities in Young Children.

Wetherby, Amy M.; Prizant, Barry M.

Journal of Childhood Communication Disorders, v15 n1 p23-32 1993

This article discusses strategies for sampling communication and symbolic abilities in young children who are not yet talking or who are at early language stages, placing emphasis on caregiver involvement. The paper points out that profiling a young child's communication and symbolic abilities can contribute to the early identification of language impairment. (Author/JDD)

Descriptors: Communication Skills, Early Identification, Evaluation Methods, Handicap Identification, Language Handicaps, Parent Participation, Parent Role, Profiles, Sampling, Symbolic Language, Symbolic Learning, Young Children

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Non-Classroom

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Audience: Researchers

Language: English

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Note: Theme Issue: Service Delivery to Infants and Toddlers: Current Perspectives.