Search for dissertations about: "Developmental psychology language"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 20 swedish dissertations containing the words Developmental psychology language.

2. 1. Language and literacy acquisition in children with developmental and learning disabilities

   Author : Tomas Tjus; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Language; literacy; communication; learning; learning disabilities; developmental disabilities; multimedia; teacher strategy;

   Abstract : This thesis describes and explores some of the learning factors involved for language and literacy acquisition for different groups of children with learning disabilities. The theoretical framework is based upon the Rare Event Learning Model that tries to specify all the transactional factors involved (cognitive, emotional and interactional) when learning takes place. READ MORE

4. 2. Talking With Each Other : The Role of Language Environment Factors on Early Language Development From Different Perspectives

   Author : Sandra Nyberg; Sally Wiggins Young; Örjan Dahlström; Malin Bergström; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Child; Interaction; Language development; Language environment; Linguistic input; Mental state talk; Mind-mindedness; Parent; Barn; Förälder; Interaktion; Mentala tillstånd; Mind-mindedness; Språkmiljö; Språkutveckling;

   Abstract : A crucial aspect of children’s language development is the language environment, and parental and home environment factors are particularly important during the early years. The overarching aim of this thesis was to investigate typically developed young children’s language development in relation to parental and family home language environment fac-tors. READ MORE

5. 3. Early communicative and language development in Swedish children : methods, results, clinical implications, and prospects for the future

   Author : Eva Berglund; Elizabeth Bates; Stockholms universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; psykologi; Psychology;

   Abstract : The present thesis concerns communicative and language skills in Swedish children and the instruments designed to measure those skills. The primary focus of the paper is on findings related to the field of communicative and language skills and on important methodological issues. READ MORE

6. 4. Facilitators of communication and the development of autism : From responsiveness to basic communicative cues, to emerging pragmatic language use

   Author : Maja Rudling; Terje Falck-Ytter; Pär Nyström; Courtenay Norbury; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Autism Spectrum Disorder; Communication; Auditory responsiveness; Direct gaze; Pragmatics; Pupillometry; Live eye tracking; Infant siblings; Developmental Psychology; Psychology; Psykologi;

   Abstract : When we communicate with others, we use a variety of abilities to facilitate and enable that communication. These abilities range from being responsive to others’ communicative cues to making one’s own communication more functional. Such facilitators of communication has been suggested as atypical in the development of autism. READ MORE

7. 5. Magnitude Processing in Developmental Dyscalculia : A Heterogeneous Learning Disability with Different Cognitive Profiles

   Author : Kenny Skagerlund; Ulf Träff; Thomas Karlsson; Bert De Smedt; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Developmental Dyscalculia; mathematical learning disabilities; number sense; Dyskalkyli; matematiksvårigheter; antalsuppfattning;

   Abstract : Developmental dyscalculia (DD) is a learning disability that is characterized by severe difficulties with acquiring age-appropriate mathematical skills that cannot be attributed to insufficient education, language skills, or motivation. The prevalence rate is estimated at 3-6%, meaning that a substantial portion of the population struggles to learn mathematics to such a large degree that it affects overall well-being and academic prospects. READ MORE