Language Disorders from Infancy through Adolescence

Language Disorders from Infancy through Adolescence is your definitive guide to understanding and addressing language disorders across key developmental stages. Authored by leading experts Rhea Paul, Courtenay Norbury, and Carolyn Gosse, this book offers a structured approach covering models of child language disorders, evaluation, and intervention principles. Tailored for professionals, it emphasizes practical application, making it an essential tool for speech-language pathologists and educators.

What You'll Learn

• Models of child language disorders and their diagnostic issues
• Comprehensive evaluation and assessment techniques
• Principles and strategies for effective language intervention
• Addressing language disorders in culturally diverse populations
• Prelinguistic and emerging language assessment and intervention

Who This Book Is For

This book is designed for speech-language pathologists, educators, and students specializing in language disorders. It assumes a basic understanding of language development and disorders.

What You Need to Know First

Before diving into this book, familiarity with basic language development concepts and some clinical experience in speech-language pathology will enhance your understanding.

Why This Book

This book differentiates itself by offering a comprehensive, research-backed approach to language disorders, with practical strategies for diverse and special populations. It combines theoretical knowledge with real-world application, making it an invaluable resource.

What's Inside

Authored by Rhea Paul, Courtenay Norbury, and Carolyn Gosse, this 1863-page edition covers extensive content across 14 chapters, delving into both foundational and advanced concepts in language disorders.