Speech, Language, and Hearing
Before children learn to read, they learn the sounds of language by listening and speaking. These skills provide the foundation for later literacy. Many students who struggle with reading have language-based difficulties including spoken language.
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- What's 'Normal,' What's Not: Acquiring English as a Second Language
- Language and Literacy Development in Children Who Are Deaf or Hearing Impaired
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