Davies, Catherine;
Ebbels, Susan;
Nicoll, Hilary;
Syrett, Kristen;
White, Sarah;
Zuniga-Montanez, Cecilia;
(2022)
Supporting adjective learning by children with Developmental Language Disorder: Enhancing metalinguistic approaches.
International Journal of Language & Communication Disorders
10.1111/1460-6984.12792.
(In press).
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Abstract
BACKGROUND: Adjectives are essential for communication, conceptual development and academic success. However, they are semantically and syntactically complex and can be particularly challenging for children with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD). Surprisingly, language interventions have not typically focused on this important word class. AIMS: (1) To provide a supportive and accessible primer on adjectives for practitioners; (2) to explore how the SHAPE CODINGTM system can be adapted to support adjective learning in DLD; and (3) to provide practical recommendations on how to support adjective learning in clinical practice and education. METHODS/PROCEDURE: We synthesise linguistic and psychological research on adjective semantics, clinical insights into DLD and pedagogical practice supporting this population. MAIN CONTRIBUTION: We address the lack of specific training in the nature and acquisition of adjectives for speech and language therapists (SLTs) by providing an accessible primer. We also provide an innovative guide detailing how an established metalinguistic intervention might be adapted to support adjective learning. CONCLUSIONS/IMPLICATIONS: Without targeted support for adjective learning, the communicative potential of children with DLD is compromised. Our recommendations can be used across a range of therapeutic and educational contexts to guide SLTs and teaching staff in developing practice in this area.
| Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Title: | Supporting adjective learning by children with Developmental Language Disorder: Enhancing metalinguistic approaches |
| Location: | United States |
| Open access status: | An open access version is available from UCL Discovery |
| DOI: | 10.1111/1460-6984.12792 |
| Publisher version: | https://doi.org/10.1111/1460-6984.12792 |
| Language: | English |
| Additional information: | © 2022 The Authors. International Journal of Language & Communication Disorders published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd on behalf of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists. This is an open access article under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). |
| Keywords: | adjectives, vocabulary, Developmental Language Disorder, language intervention, shape coding |
| UCL classification: | UCL UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences > Faculty of Brain Sciences UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences > Faculty of Brain Sciences > Div of Psychology and Lang Sciences |
| URI: | https://discovery-pp.ucl.ac.uk/id/eprint/10163549 |
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