Language Disorders: A Functional Approach to Assessment and Intervention in Children (7th Edition) – eBook

Thoroughly revised to address the needs of modern students in communication sciences and disorders programs, Language Disorders: A Functional Approach to Assessment and Intervention in Children, 7th Edition offers a comprehensive exploration of language disorders and clinical practices with an emphasis on enhancing a child’s overall communication effectiveness. Diverging from other texts that focus solely on specific disorders, this book advocates for a functional and holistic approach to assessment and intervention. It shifts the focus to how children utilize targeted language features and encourages assessments that reflect real-world language use. The author outlines intervention strategies organized within a system of least prompts, providing detailed insights into various areas of language and literacy. The theme of generalization is emphasized throughout the textbook, ensuring practical application in diverse contexts.

Known for writing numerous bestselling textbooks related to speech-language pathology, the author approaches this complex subject in a practical matter while maintaining a conversational writing style that resonates with students.

Key Features

• Each chapter begins with a case example
• Multiple appendices include additional practical information
• Key terms are highlighted throughout and included in a handy glossary
• Numerous tables provide easy reference on the many techniques and norms
• Information on children from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds is woven into each chapter
• “Food for Thought” boxes invite students to move beyond the text and consider the implications for assessment and intervention of the material

New to the Seventh Edition

• Increased number of figures and tables
• Increased emphasis on autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
• New and improved modern layout with color enhancements
• 600+ new references highlighting the latest theoretical and evidence-based practices
• New section on developmental language disorders (DLD), with new and more inclusive terms
• The chapters on language and narrative analysis have been strengthened and consolidated into one
• Greater focus on discussions of assessment of children with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds

978-1635504149, 978-1635504132

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