Dual Language Development & Disorders: A Handbook On Bilingualism and Second Language Learning

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 best-selling textbook, developed by three influential experts on bilingual language development and aligned with Head Start guidelines on cultural and linguistic responsiveness.

Updated with the latest research and recommended practices, this book gives a broad audience of current and 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:

• recognising 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 reader-friendly features make this edition even more engaging and practical, and a robust new package of online support materials will help readers to use the book effectively.

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

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Table of Contents

Series Preface

Editorial Advisory Board

About the Authors

Acknowledgments

Section I: Foundations

1. Introduction
2. The Language–Culture Connection
3. The Language–Neurocognition Connection

Section II: Understanding Bilingual and Second Language Development

4. Language Development in Simultaneous Bilingual Children
5. Code-Mixing in Bilingual Development
6. Second Language Development in Children
7. Heritage Language Development in Children
8. Language Development in Internationally-Adopted Children
9. Schooling in a Second Language

Section III: Dual Language and Disorders

10. Language and Communication Disorders in Bilingual Children
• Appendix: The Normal Curve and Related Concepts
11. Reading Disorders and Difficulties in Bilingual Students

Glossary

Index

"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."
- Diane Tedick, University of Minnesota

"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."
- Li Wei, Chair of Applied Linguistics, UCL Institute of Education, and Editor of International Journal of Bilingual Education and Bilingualism

"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."
- Elizabeth Kay-Raining Bird, School of Communication Sciences and Disorders, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

"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."
- Raúl Rojas, Associate Professor, Director, Bilingual Language Lab, University of Texas at Dallas

"A wonderful book . . . both scholarly and accessible. The best source for science-based, realistic support for raising, teaching, and treating bilingual children."
- Erika Hoff, Professor of Psychology, Florida Atlantic University