Language Disorders From Infancy Through Adolescence

Selected for 2025 Doody's Core Titles® in Communication Sciences & Disorders

Spanning the entire child developmental period, Language Disorders from Infancy Through Adolescence, 6th Edition is the go-to text for learning evidence-based methods for assessing childhood language disorders and providing scientifically based treatment.

The most comprehensive title available on childhood language disorders, it uses a descriptive-developmental approach to present basic concepts and vocabulary, an overview of key issues and controversies, the scope of communicative difficulties that make up child language disorders, and information on how language pathologists approach the assessment and intervention processes.

This edition also features significant updates in research, trends, neurodiversity, cultural diversity, and best practices.

• UNIQUE! Practice exercises with sample transcripts in the assessment chapters guide you in practicing analysis methods
• UNIQUE! Helpful study guides at the end of each chapter provide opportunities to review and apply key conceptsClinical application focus includes features such as cases studies, clinical vignettes, and suggested projectsVideo-based projects support cooperative learning activitiesHighly regarded lead author is an expert in language disorders in children and provides authoritative guidance on the diagnosis and management of pediatric language disorders
• More than 230 tables and boxes organize and summarize important information such as dialogue examples, sample assessment plans, assessment and intervention principles, activities, and sample transcripts

ISBN

9780323830157

Format

Hardback

Publisher

Mosby, (05 June 2024)

Number of Pages

864

Weight

1640 grams

Language

English

Dimensions

285 x 223 x 29 mm

Categories:

Speech And Language Disorders