Literacy, development and disabilities: are we moving in the right direction?

A growing body of research supports the belief that literacy begins at birth for all children, including young children with disabilities. The literature review revealed issues related to individuals with disabilities and literacy, including the differences in parental perceptions and lack of adequa...

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Published in:Early child development and care 2004-12, Vol.174 (7-8), p.651-666
Main Authors: Weikle, Bobbie, Hadadian, Azar
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Child Development
Childhood
Cognitive development
Curriculum
Development
Disabilities
Disability
Disabled young children
Early Childhood Education
Early Intervention
Literacy
Literacy development
Literacy Education
Literature reviews
Parent Influence
Special Needs Students
Young Children
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Summary:A growing body of research supports the belief that literacy begins at birth for all children, including young children with disabilities. The literature review revealed issues related to individuals with disabilities and literacy, including the differences in parental perceptions and lack of adequate support and exposure to literacy related materials for individuals with disabilities. This article highlights available research in this area and its implications for practice.
ISSN:0300-4430
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DOI:10.1080/0300443042000187149