This study demonstrated that 1-year-olds were capable of engaging other people in communicative interaction, that they adopted their messages according to the demands of the listener and situation, and that they responded to the receiver's feedback. (SB)

Study investigated the processing of ambiguous words that varied in frequency of use of their multiple interpretations. Results indicate that, whereas lexical access is an autonomous process, selection of the appropriate interpretation is a post-lexical process that is influenced by frequency information and context. (MM)

Considers the use of picture-word and bilingualism research together to look for parallels at both the theoretical and empirical levels. Describes some of the criteria that have been used in both fields to infer common or separate codes and points out how conclusions based on the various criteria proposed can differ. (EKN)

Gives an analysis of the way in which Spanish speakers in rural New Mexico gain metacommunicative competence. Suggests that native metacommunicative routines provide a rich source of sociolinguistic and social-cultural data and that awareness of these repertoires can assist field workers in using interviews more appropriately and effectively. (EKN)

Traces etymological sources of English words to their Latin origins. (RL)

Conclusion of a three-part article. (RS)

Part two of a three-part article. (RS)

Both modeling and imitation training were found to be effective procedures in eliciting imitation of utterances. (ST)

In several earlier investigations an exceptionally high frequency of stuttering in individuals with Down's syndrome has been found. It has been doubted whether these symptoms represent genuine stuttering, or if it is the question of stuttering-like behavior, particularly cluttering. Statistical analysis showed the occurrence of stuttering and…

Discusses relevance of language acquisition and use to educational practice and the student's school performance. (GB)

Analyzes the vowel position in the words for here" and there" across six language families in order to present evidence for a universal sound symbolism. (MB)

McCaig's article, "How Not To Analyze the Syntax of Children," appears in this issue, pp. 612-18. (SW)

Teaching techniques are given to bridge the gap from the meaning of a word to a way of being and learning. (Author/EJS)