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Significant progress in child language intervention: an 11-year retrospective
H Goldstein1, E H Hockenberger
1Department of Communication, University of Pittsburgh, PA 15260.
Research in Developmental Disabilities
|January 1, 1991
Summary
This review of child language intervention research from 1978-1988 highlights key themes like augmentative communication and language stimulation. It identifies areas for future investigation in child language development and intervention strategies.
Area of Science:
- Speech and Language Pathology
- Developmental Psychology
- Special Education
Background:
- A review of 151 articles published between 1978 and 1988 on child language intervention.
- Establishes a theoretical framework for evaluating language development and intervention progress.
- Focuses on advancements and research gaps in key intervention themes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To summarize existing knowledge in child language intervention.
- To provide a framework for assessing intervention effectiveness.
- To identify emerging trends and future research directions.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of 151 articles.
- Thematic analysis of research trends.
- Synthesis of findings within a developmental framework.
Main Results:
- Identified five key themes in child language intervention research.
- Highlighted the development of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems.
- Discussed language stimulation for observational learning, language functions, environmental control, and generalization.
Conclusions:
- Child language intervention research has evolved significantly, with notable progress in AAC and targeted language skill development.
- Further investigation is needed in areas such as observational learning, language for control, and generalization processes.
- A theoretical framework is essential for guiding future research and practice in child language intervention.