Motherese as therapy
- 1 February 1987
- journal article
- research article
- Published by SAGE Publications in Child Language Teaching and Therapy
- Vol. 3 (1) , 57-71
- https://doi.org/10.1177/026565908700300104
Abstract
This paper describes a programme designed to teach mothers to facilitate their children's language development. Three sequential processes are discussed. The rationale upon which the programme has been based is explained. The programme is presented together with preliminary evidence of its success. Finally, strategies for dissemination are mentioned and one successful avenue of dissemination is described.Keywords
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