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Sheng, Li; McGregor, Karla K. – Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research, 2010
Purpose: To determine whether children with specific language impairment (SLI) show deficits in lexical-semantic organization and, if so, whether these deficits are commensurate with their delay in vocabulary size and whether the deficits affect all children with SLI. Method: Fourteen children with SLI, 14 age matches (AM), and 14 expressive…
Descriptors: Semantics, Language Impairments, Organizations (Groups), Semiotics
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McGregor, Karla K.; Sheng, Li; Ball, Tracy – Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in Schools, 2007
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine semantic and lexical aspects of word learning over time. Method: Thirty-four 8-year-olds participated in vocabulary lessons for 2 weeks. Frequency of exposure and informativeness of semantic context were manipulated. A definition task assessed semantic learning and a naming task assessed lexical…
Descriptors: Semantics, Speech Language Pathology, Vocabulary Development, Expressive Language