Beschreibung:
This volume takes a comprehensive look at the theoretical and empirical research on early phonetic and phonological acquisition in the context of typical and atypical development. It explores processes that operate in acquisition, such as memory, learning, and self-organization. It will interest cognitive psychologists, linguistics, and speech pathologists.
1. The Problem. 2. The Enabling Mechanisms. 3. The Model. 4. Vocalization and Pattern Detection through Moving and Sensing. 5. Refining Patterns of Complexity. 6. Contemporary Theories and Paradigms. 7. The Present State and a Future for Emergence.