Developmental Language Disorder and Social-Emotional Development - An Introduction to Theories, Concepts, and Research

Developmental Language Disorder and Social-Emotional Development presents an accessible introduction to the concepts, theories, and research on the developmental mechanisms that underpin associations between linguistic and psychosocial difficulties in children with DLD.

List of contents

• 1: Introduction


• 2: Early Environments


• 3: Genetic Influences


• 4: Social Relationships


• 5: Behavioural Difficulties


• 6: Emotional Difficulties


• 7: Resilience and Neurodiversity


• 8: Implications and Future Directions

About the author

Jenny Gibson, PhD, is Professor of Developmental Psychology at the Faculty of Education, University of Cambridge. Her research examines social and linguistic aspects of human development in relation to neurodiversity, mental health, and wellbeing.

Umar Toseeb, PhD, is a Senior Lecturer in Psychology in Education at the Department of Education, University of York. His research focuses on special educational needs and mental health in childhood and adolescence.

Summary

Developmental Language Disorder and Social-Emotional Development presents an accessible introduction to the concepts, theories, and research on the developmental mechanisms that underpin associations between linguistic and psychosocial difficulties in children with DLD.

Additional text

This is an excellent overview and introduction to the occurrence of psychosocial difficulties in children with DLD.

Product details

• Authors: Jenny Gibson, Jenny (Professor of Developmental Psycholo Gibson, Jenny (Senior Lecturer Gibson, Umar Toseeb
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 15.07.2024
• EAN: 9780192843845
• ISBN: 978-0-19-284384-5
• No. of pages: 120
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Psychology > Applied psychology; Non-fiction book > Psychology, esoterics, spirituality, anthroposophy > Applied psychology; PSYCHOLOGY / Emotions, PSYCHOLOGY / Developmental / Child, PSYCHOLOGY / Neuropsychology, PSYCHOLOGY / Physiological Psychology, Physiological & neuro-psychology, biopsychology, Psychology: emotions, Child & developmental psychology, Child, developmental and lifespan psychology, Physiological and neuro-psychology, biopsychology