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Survey Of Language Acquisition Techniques Provided By Parents Of Talented And Gifted Children, Sharon Engen
Survey Of Language Acquisition Techniques Provided By Parents Of Talented And Gifted Children, Sharon Engen
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Most of the studies on language acquisition techniques provided by parents have been addressed to the training of parents for prevention of language disabilities and disorders (Latzke, 1975). Few investigations have involved language acquisition of the superior functioning child (Patterson, 1981). Hence, the purpose of this study was to survey language acquisition techniques provided by parents of talented and gifted children (TAG) who were enrolled in the Beaverton School District Number 48 TAG program. The first question dealt with what materials and/or equipment did the parents use in aiding their child's language development. The second question dealt with which particular …