language disorders from infancy through adolescence: listening, speaking, reading, writing, and communicating

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. An eBook, included with print purchase, provides access to all the text, figures, references, and bonus video clips, with the ability to search, customize content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud.

• 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 concepts.
• Clinical application focus includes features such as cases studies, clinical vignettes, and suggested projects.
• Video-based projects support cooperative learning activities.
• Highly regarded lead author is an expert in language disorders in children andprovides 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.

• NEW! An eBook version, included with print purchase, provides access all the text, figures, references, and bonus video clips, with the ability to search, customize content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud.
• Revised content throughout provides the most current information needed to be an effective, evidence-based practitioner.
• Updated references ensure content is current and applicable for today’s practice.