Dual Language Development & Disorders

A Handbook on Bilingualism and Second Language Learning, Third Edition

Johanne Paradis, Ph.D., Fred Genesee, Ph.D., Martha B. Crago, Ph.D.

One third of young children living in the United States are dual language learners, and the number of bilingual students is on the rise in countries around the world. Prepare SLPs and educators to support this growing population with the third edition of this bestselling textbook, developed by three influential experts on bilingual language development and aligned with Head Start guidelines on cultural and linguistic responsiveness.

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Part of the Communication and Language Intervention Series

Updated with the latest research and recommended practices, this book gives a broad audience of future professionals the clear and comprehensive information they need to promote positive outcomes for young dual language learners and make informed decisions about assessment and intervention when a disorder is present. Readers will get up-to-date guidance on a wide range of key topics, including recognizing the typical stages of second language learning, supporting development in both languages, distinguishing a language delay from a disorder, planning culturally appropriate interventions, addressing reading disorders in bilingual children, and more. New and enhanced student-friendly features make this edition even more engaging and practical, and a robust new package of online support materials will help faculty members use the book effectively in their courses.

With the foundational knowledge in this state-of-the-art textbook—also a valuable resource for in-practice SLPs and educators—professionals will be ready to help young dual language learners thrive, both at home and in the classroom.

WHAT’S NEW:

• New chapter on supporting heritage language development in children with immigration backgrounds
• Important updates throughout the book on best practices and recent research findings from the field
• Updated student-friendly features, including learning outcomes at the start of each chapter, tables and figures that illustrate key concepts and research, and Voices from the Field text boxes
• Two downloadable parent questionnaires to help SLPs gather critical information when working with culturally and linguistically diverse children
• New online companion materials: discussion questions and class activities for each chapter, plus a final integrative course project

Reviews

Diane Tedick, University of Minnesota - February 9, 2021

Adds a significant layer of depth to our understanding of dual language development and disorders in children as well as how to provide successful interventions for those at risk of language, communication, and reading disorders. Offering a comprehensive, compelling, and accessible discussion of the issues, this volume is essential reading.

Li Wei, Chair of Applied Linguistics, UCL Institute of Education, and Editor of International Journal of Bilingual Education and Bilingualism - February 9, 2021

Amazingly comprehensive and accessible . . .This new edition brings the handbook up-to-date and secures its status as an essential reference for many more years to come.

Brian Goldstein, Chief Academic Officer (CAO), Executive Dean, College of Rehabilitative Sciences, University of St. Augustine for Health Science - February 9, 2021

An accessible and multi-faceted book on language and literacy development and disorders in bilingual children with critically important theoretical and practical information.

Elizabeth Kay-Raining Bird, School of Communication Sciences and Disorders, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada - February 9, 2021

The authors once again provide current, clear, and accessible information in a culturally responsive manner. Through interwoven discussions of research, educational and clinical contexts, and illustrative case examples, they skillfully build both a theoretical and practical understanding of the heterogeneous nature of dual language learning and how to support dual language learners with different experiences and ability levels.

Erika Hoff, Professor of Psychology, Florida Atlantic University - February 9, 2021

A wonderful book . . . both scholarly and accessible. The best source for science-based, realistic support for raising, teaching, and treating bilingual children.

Raúl Rojas, Associate Professor, Director, Bilingual Language Lab, University of Texas at Dallas - February 9, 2021

A welcome and important addition . . . masterfully synthesizes the latest evidence base on dual language learners with typical development as well as language impairment. This text should be considered required reading for clinicians and scholars.

Sandra Barrueco, Professor of Psychology, Director, Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology, Director, Institute for Latin American and Iberian Studies and Latin American and Latino Studies, The Catholic University of America - February 9, 2021

An exemplary book that fully captures the state of the field, is well-written for varied audiences, and impactful in its description of findings for practice and policy.

Invited Contributor: Johanne Paradis Ph.D.Authors: Fred Genesee Ph.D., Martha B. Crago Ph.D.

This book may be appropriate for courses similar to those listed below:

• Undergraduate and graduate courses in communication sciences/disorders and speech-language departments

  • Bilingual Language Development
  • Communication Disorders in Bilingual Children
  • Cultural and Dialectical Issues in Communication Disorders
  • Evaluation & Assessment of Multicultural Populations
  • Assessment and Management of Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Populations

• Graduate courses in schools of education, particularly in bilingual/English language learner programs

  • Second Language Acquisition/Bilingualism
    Curriculum and Methods for Diverse Learners with Disabilities
    Effective Practices with Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Populations

Additional Material

• Two downloadable parent questionnaires
• Discussion questions for each chapter
• Class activities for each chapter
• Final integrative course project

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