Communication In Atypical Infants And Toddlers Christina F Papaeliou by Christina F. Papaeliou 9781040026625, 1040026621 instant download after payment.

This book presents a comparative review of the latest studies and data on
prelinguistic communication and early semantic development in autism spectrum
disorder (ASD), Williams syndrome (WMS), attention deficit/hyperactivity
disorder (ADHD), and early language delay. Papaeliou offers a critical analysis
of the literature, compares key theoretical approaches, and interprets data on
development in atypical populations., A fruitful synthesis of theory and research reveals that, instead of cognitive
deficits, the core feature of these neurodevelopmental disorders consists of deficits
in the ability for self- and intersubjective coordination, which adversely affects early
interactions and, consequently, the emergence of language. The book composes
fragmentary proposals on the role of rhythm disruptions in different conditions,
setting out the idea that disruption in interactional synchrony is a connecting
thread through neurodevelopmental disorders which show high prevalence or
high comorbidity rates. Papaeliou identifies distinct communicative patterns
characteristic of each disorder and puts forward a unifying theory for interpreting
data on early communication and language development in atypical populations. This is ideal reading for psychologists, psycholinguists, psychiatrists,
paediatricians, speech therapists, and special educators. Students in developmental
psychology and anyone interested in understanding the research behind typical and
atypical development will also benefit from this text.