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Symbol formation & acquisition of language

United States, 1992
film

Episode number 9 of Series “The Worlds of childhood”. A child’s capacity to learn symbols is the first step to acquiring language. Through o..

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Language development

United States, 1989
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Language development

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Children's thought and language

United Kingdom, 1971
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Language (TEFC)

United States, 1972
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Language and thinking

United States, 1992
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Culture, time & place

United States, 1992
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How language grows

Australia, 1983
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Talking

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Individual differences & developmental milestones

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Language and communication

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Power of speech [B/W]

United Kingdom, 1971
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Learning & achievement

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Ideas of their own

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Old enough but not ready: early recognition of learning disabilities

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The Child watchers

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Making sense [B&W]

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