Language Disorders in Children: Fundamental Concepts of Assessment and Intervention, Third Edition

Now published by Plural, this modernized third edition of Language Disorders in Children: Fundamental Concepts of Assessment and Intervention offers a comprehensive overview of language disorders in children for speech-language pathology students. The expert authors bring together decades of clinical experience and pedagogical expertise to create a comprehensive resource with instructional strategies and clinical applications, enhanced with numerous activities, discussions, and case studies that promote critical thinking. This edition introduces a groundbreaking model that utilizes a story-based approach to explain the dimensions of choosing and developing interventions. This method engages students in a thought experiment that illuminates the nuances of clinical decision-making, particularly for children with developmental language disorder, autism, and other developmental disabilities. The book revisits and expands upon the well-regarded five communication subdomains framework, providing a clear and structured approach to understanding language development from early pragmatic skills to advanced discourse.

New to the Third Edition

• New coauthor, Victoria S. Henbest, PhD, CCC-SLP
• A color layout with refreshed illustrations to enhance visual comprehension
• Increased emphasis on multicultural considerations in assessment and treatment of child language disorders
• Added content on the use of technology in clinical practice
• Additional class activities and discussions to facilitate clinical thinking skills
• Updated ancillary resources for instructor and students

Key Features

• A two-step approach to language sample analysis is presented with clarifying case studies, figures, and directions for completing a language sample
• Chapter overview questions at the beginning of chapters serve as a road map for students
• QR codes direct readers to helpful video clips and web resources
• Boxed focus points effectively communicate the most crucial aspects of the text
• Bolded key terms and a comprehensive glossary help improve retention of the material
• Case studies and discussion and in-class activities encourage students to delve deeper into the material
• Concise chapter summaries end each chapter to reinforce key takeways
• Appendices containing valuable supplementary materials such as worksheets, case studies, language analyses guides, standard score interpretation tutorial, and assessment reports