Sprachentwicklung beim Kind

What goes on in the minds of children when they learn a language? This specialized book provides a comprehensive overview of early language acquisition and also highlights the neurocognitive development of the child. It is aimed at readers who wish to gain a deeper insight into the processes of language acquisition in toddlers, such as in psychotherapy or speech therapy with children.

The author explains the system of language and then addresses the individual areas of language acquisition. The following focal points are emphasized: early language perception, grammar development, vocabulary expansion, and understanding of word meanings. Memos summarize the key points briefly. Additionally, review questions at the end of the chapters assist in knowledge assessment.

Content includes: basic linguistic concepts, pre-verbal communication and early language perception, an overview of grammar acquisition, acquisition of specific grammatical areas, words, individual differences in language acquisition, connections in language acquisition, the role of input language, neurobiological and developmental foundations and learning mechanisms, theoretical approaches and questions.