Abstract
The purpose of this article is to identify areas of grammatical development that can be incorporated into risk-factor assessment models for toddlers between the ages of 2 and 3. A simple framework is presented for conceptualizing three early grammatical accomplishments: the acquisition of an initial verb lexicon, production of early sentence types, and the onset of tense marking. Strategies for using parent-report instruments and structure-specific language sampling to assess these areas in a time-efficient manner are provided.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 173-186 |
Number of pages | 14 |
Journal | Seminars in Speech and Language |
Volume | 27 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Aug 2006 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Grammar
- Late-talking children
- Specific language impairment
- Tense marking
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- LPN and LVN
- Speech and Hearing