This is one of a series of four books that forms part of the Open University course on child development. The series provides a detailed and thorough introducti

This book discusses the role of language as a cognitive and communicative tool in a child's early development.

Language development is driven by multiple factors involving both the individual child and the environments that surround the child. The chapters in this volume

Children are already learning at birth, and they develop and learn at a rapid pace in their early years. This provides a critical foundation for lifelong progre