Working with Children¿s Language - A Practical Resource for Early Years Professionals

This revised and updated second edition of Working with Children-s Language has been created to support practitioners who work with young children with delayed language acquisition.

Rooted in a developmental theory of language learning, it covers topics such as attention control and listening, the role of play, verbal comprehension and the acquisition of spoken expressive language. Each chapter offers a straightforward overview of current research relating to the specific language skill before introducing a wealth of targeted games and activities that can help support the development of those skills.

Key features include:

- A structured approach to language learning that can be followed as a programme or adapted for informal use by individual practitioners.

- Accessible activities, games and ideas suitable for small group or individual intervention, linked to specific aims based on developmental norms.

- Photocopiable and downloadable resources,