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LANGUAGE DISORDERS FROM INFANCY THROUGH ADOLESCENCE, 2nd Edition provides readers with the information they need to properly identify and assess childhood language disorders and to provide appropriate treatment. The book, divided into three sections and a total of fifteen chapters, covers the entire developmental period while also delving into additional concepts that are important to the practice of child language disorders, including prevention, syndromes associated with language disorders, and multicultural practice.Comprehensiveness makes it the ideal textbook for the student, and an excellent reference source for the practitionerFirst-person writing style contributes to readability and ease of comprehension, making the material highly accessibleIncludes a comprehensive resource list, useful for research and learning while in school as well as post-graduationProvides cutting-edge information on all topics, ensuring that the student learns the most up-to-date material availableCase studies and vignettes throughout the book demonstrate how the information presented in the chapters can be applied in clinical practiceStudy guides are included at the end of each chapter to make reviewing specific information easyMulticultural approach deals with considerations for working with children of all races and backgroundsComprehensive Author index allows the reader to quickly locate information referenced within the text and in the field of speech language pathology
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Language Disorders From Infancy Through Adolescence, 2eprovides students with the information needed to properly assess childhood language disorders and provide appropriate treatments. Using a developmental approach, the text covers language development from birth to adolescence. The book is divided into three sections: the first deals with issues in language development, which are common to all developmental stages, such as how disorders are defined and organized. The second addresses language development from birth to the end of preschool (until age 5). The third handles language development from age five through adolescence. The developmental organization of the book is uniqueand has scored high ratings with faculty. The very engaging writing style, first person, has made this book very popular with students at the graduate level. Due to its readability, undergraduate students find the subject matter easy to comprehend. Theoretical and clinical content are effectively balanced, making the product not only a good text but an excellent clinical reference as well.Comprehensiveness makes it the ideal textbook for the student, and an excellent reference source for the practitionerFirst-person writing style contributes to readability and ease of comprehension, making the material highly accessibleIncludes a comprehensive resource list, useful for research and learning while in school as well as post-graduationProvides cutting-edge information on all topics, ensuring that the student learns the most up-to-date material availableCase studies and vignettes throughout the book demonstrate how the information presented in the chapters can be applied in clinical practiceStudy guides are included at the end of each chapter to make reviewing specific information easyMulticultural approach deals with considerations for working with children of all races and backgroundsComprehensive Author index allows the reader to quickly locate information referenced within the text and in the field of speech language pathologyUse of second color improves the accessibility of information throughout the book.Revision of definitions reflects the most current information in this evolving subject area.Addition of Theory Chapter offers the faculty a choice to assign this chapter depending on the level of the student need.Expanded coverage of Augmentative & Alternative Communication provides current models and includes the impact of new technology on assistive communication.
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