Language development in schools for children with severe learning difficulties - 31

Language is an important developmental ability which facilitates communication both at home and at school.

It is also the foundation of many of a child's learning experiences in school.

A certain level of language is often a pre-requisite both for success in particular curriculum areas and for the ability to conceptualise generally.

Language developing is thus a major concern for those who work with mentally handicapped children and it has come to be regarded as one of the main objectives within the special school curriculum.

This book is concerned with the opportunities for language learning which special schools make available for severely mentally handicapped children.