PDF-(EBOOK)-A Coursebook On Language Disorders In Children (Singular Textbook Series)

This is a coursebook written for courses on childrens language disorders their assesement and treatment It is written for introductory courses on language disorders in children It is based on several books including textbooks and journal articles on language disorders in children The emphasis in on descriptive and clinical perspective The coursebook makes it easier for instructors to expand the basic information provided here by including complex issues and theoretical perspectives. A comprehensive look at the various groups of children that professionals encounter in their work according to diagnostic categories, the unique issues that relate to those diagnostic categories, and approaches to effective assessment and intervention. This book provides comprehensive coverage of children who do not acquire language normally, their characteristics, and how to help them successfully develop language skills. It begins with an overview of the aspects of normal language, looking at the bases of language and communication and at normal language development in children and adolescents. Here readers get a review of the concepts, as well as an introduction to the rest of the book. The central focus of the book features nine chapters on the language difficulties of different groups of children, including groups defined by the age of the children in combination with an etiological condition, and groups defined by concomitant or etiological conditions associated with the children\'s language difficulties. The final part of the text presents more detailed discussions of language intervention, including augmentative and alternative communication as it relates to children with language disorders and their interventions language assessment and the procedures used and factors considered in intervention with children with language disorders. Thoroughly updated to reflect the most current knowledge in the field, the new edition also includes current information about federal education laws and initiatives that affect services for children with language disorders. This excellent new edition of a highly respected text provides clear, essential information on aphasia and other neurogenic language disorders in a user-friendly format. Organized in the coursebook format, pages are divided into columns with written information side by side with space for notes, allowing you to keep all your information in one, easy to access location. Thorough revisions reflect recent developments in the field including expanded information on dementia, traumatic brain injury, and right hemisphere syndrome. Current and clinically relevant, additional information on the study, assessment, and treatment of language disorders associated with neurologic problems has been included making this an essential and practical resource. This guide provides a succinct, up-to-date resource for speech-language pathologists who have had limited contact with preschool-aged children with language disorders. It specifically addresses the issues of the nature, assessment, and treatment of language disorders in the 3 to 5 year-old child. Special attention is given to the classification Specific Language Impairment, including a summary of the controversial issues surrounding this diagnosis. The guide presents brief summaries of best practices, examples for application, and references for further study. An important feature of the guide is the practical information and resources for assessment, intervention, and commonly used techniques. This handy guide provides the key information you need to work with preschool-aged children with language disorders. This is a coursebook written for courses on children\'s language disorders, their assesement and treatment. It is written for introductory courses on language disorders in children. It is based on several books including textbooks and journal articles on language disorders in children. The emphasis in on descriptive and clinical perspective. The coursebook makes it easier for instructors to expand the basic information provided here by including complex issues and theoretical perspectives. Speech Disorders Resources Guide for Preschool Children is a clinical resource tool designed for speech language pathologists and students who work with children. This comprehensive, yet easy-to-use, text provides detailed information about assessment, analysis and intervention methods pertaining to childhood speech disorders. A comprehensive look at the various groups of children that professionals encounter in their work according to diagnostic categories, the unique issues that relate to those diagnostic categories, and approaches to effective assessment and intervention. This book provides comprehensive coverage of children who do not acquire language normally, their characteristics, and how to help them successfully develop language skills. It begins with an overview of the aspects of normal language, looking at the bases of language and communication and at normal language development in children and adolescents. Here readers get a review of the concepts, as well as an introduction to the rest of the book. The central focus of the book features nine chapters on the language difficulties of different groups of children, including groups defined by the age of the children in combination with an etiological condition, and groups defined by concomitant or etiological conditions associated with the children\'s language difficulties. The final part of the text presents more detailed discussions of language intervention, including augmentative and alternative communication as it relates to children with language disorders and their interventions language assessment and the procedures used and factors considered in intervention with children with language disorders. Thoroughly updated to reflect the most current knowledge in the field, the new edition also includes current information about federal education laws and initiatives that affect services for children with language disorders. Following a very successful first edition, Neuroscience of Communication, 2E has been revised and updated and is one step ahead of its predecessor. It continues to provide readers with a deep understanding and lively untellectual curiosity of the brain and how it works. Chapter summaries are included and each chapter has a study guide of pertinent questions to help the users review. Marginal notes and boxes are included throughout the text and important terms are printed in bold-faced type and indexed. Many of the discussions have been clarified or expanded and Chapter Four in the first edition is now two chapters in the second edition. Also included are 14 new illustrations and a new chapter on sensory systems. This excellent new edition of a highly respected text provides clear, essential information on aphasia and other neurogenic language disorders in a user-friendly format. Organized in the coursebook format, pages are divided into columns with written information side by side with space for notes, allowing you to keep all your information in one, easy to access location. Thorough revisions reflect recent developments in the field including expanded information on dementia, traumatic brain injury, and right hemisphere syndrome. Current and clinically relevant, additional information on the study, assessment, and treatment of language disorders associated with neurologic problems has been included making this an essential and practical resource. This guide provides a succinct, up-to-date resource for speech-language pathologists who have had limited contact with preschool-aged children with language disorders. It specifically addresses the issues of the nature, assessment, and treatment of language disorders in the 3 to 5 year-old child. Special attention is given to the classification Specific Language Impairment, including a summary of the controversial issues surrounding this diagnosis. The guide presents brief summaries of best practices, examples for application, and references for further study. An important feature of the guide is the practical information and resources for assessment, intervention, and commonly used techniques. This handy guide provides the key information you need to work with preschool-aged children with language disorders. Speech Disorders Resources Guide for Preschool Children is a clinical resource tool designed for speech language pathologists and students who work with children. This comprehensive, yet easy-to-use, text provides detailed information about assessment, analysis and intervention methods pertaining to childhood speech disorders. Following a very successful first edition, Neuroscience of Communication, 2E has been revised and updated and is one step ahead of its predecessor. It continues to provide readers with a deep understanding and lively untellectual curiosity of the brain and how it works. Chapter summaries are included and each chapter has a study guide of pertinent questions to help the users review. Marginal notes and boxes are included throughout the text and important terms are printed in bold-faced type and indexed. Many of the discussions have been clarified or expanded and Chapter Four in the first edition is now two chapters in the second edition. Also included are 14 new illustrations and a new chapter on sensory systems. This excellent new edition of a highly respected text provides clear, essential information on aphasia and other neurogenic language disorders in a user-friendly format. Organized in the coursebook format, pages are divided into columns with written information side by side with space for notes, allowing you to keep all your information in one, easy to access location. Thorough revisions reflect recent developments in the field including expanded information on dementia, traumatic brain injury, and right hemisphere syndrome. Current and clinically relevant, additional information on the study, assessment, and treatment of language disorders associated with neurologic problems has been included making this an essential and practical resource. This guide provides a succinct, up-to-date resource for speech-language pathologists who have had limited contact with preschool-aged children with language disorders. It specifically addresses the issues of the nature, assessment, and treatment of language disorders in the 3 to 5 year-old child. Special attention is given to the classification Specific Language Impairment, including a summary of the controversial issues surrounding this diagnosis. The guide presents brief summaries of best practices, examples for application, and references for further study. An important feature of the guide is the practical information and resources for assessment, intervention, and commonly used techniques. This handy guide provides the key information you need to work with preschool-aged children with language disorders.