Focuses on the development of human communication. This book incorporates materials dealing with the development of nonverbal communication, language, and cognition, and examines how they are integrated in the child's everyday interaction. "...the text fills a gap in the source material on communication development. It is one of the more complete references on the early years to appear in the communication discipline. I commend Haslett and Samter for an excellent reference work."—Julie Yingling,"Haslett and Samter have written a cogent treatise on the communication of children. Not only is it readable, but the way in which it is written will engage readers in learning more about children and the nuances of how and why they communicate....Highly recommended."—CHOICE