Beyond the obvious: constructing meaning from subtle patterns in the language environment.

This article addresses the acquisition of meaning of words and phrases that refer to aspects of the world that are not directly perceivable. It examines the patterns of semantic input that are available in the linguistic environment that provide clues to allow a child to construct a lexicon that is...

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Bibliographic Details
Published in:Communication Disorders Quarterly Vol. 29; no. 2; pp. 109 - 125
Main Author: Corrigan R
Format: Journal Article
Published: Sage Publications Inc. Feb2008
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