Communication in Atypical Infants and Toddlers

Christina F. Papaeliou

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14 May 2024

Language acquisition; Child & developmental psychology; Physiological & neuro-psychology, biopsychology; Teaching of specific learning difficulties & needs; Speech & language disorders & therapy

This book presents a comparative review of the latest studies and data on prelinguistic communication and early semantic development in autism spectrum disorder (ASD), Williams syndrome (WMS), attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and early language delay. Papaeliou offers a critical analysis of the literature, compares key theoretical approaches, and interprets data on development in atypical populations.

A fruitful synthesis of theory and research reveals that, instead of cognitive deficits, the core feature of these neurodevelopmental disorders consists of deficits in the ability for self- and intersubjective coordination, which adversely affects early interactions and, consequently, the emergence of language. The book composes fragmentary proposals on the role of rhythm disruptions in different conditions, setting out the idea that disruption in interactional synchrony is a connecting thread through neurodevelopmental disorders which show high prevalence or high comorbidity rates. Papaeliou identifies distinct communicative patterns characteristic of each disorder and puts forward a unifying theory for interpreting data on early communication and language development in atypical populations.

This is ideal reading for psychologists, psycholinguists, psychiatrists, paediatricians, speech therapists, and special educators. Students in developmental psychology and anyone interested in understanding the research behind typical and atypical development will also benefit from this text.

By: Christina F. Papaeliou
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
ISBN: 9780367424749
ISBN 10: 0367424746
Pages: 230
Publication Date: 14 May 2024
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Christina F. Papaeliou is a professor in the Department of Early Childhood Education and Care of the University of West Attica, Greece, teaching developmental psychology and psychopathology, language development, and language disorders at the undergraduate and postgraduate level. She graduated from the Department of Philosophy and Social Studies of the University of Crete and has a doctorate in developmental psychology from the University of Edinburgh. Her research is published in psychology journals and is highly recognized internationally.