The sixth edition of this best-selling introduction to language disorders text has been substantially revised to bring about the most current information on the dynamic areas of speech-language pathology and special education. It’s keenly focused on the ways in which children learn language and how to help those who struggle with it, and on the area of language to explain different kinds of developmental disabilities in children. Comprehensive yet highly readable, containing theory and practical applications, the text offers students a rewarding experience in learning how to provide language intervention to communicatively disordered children.

 

Highlights of the text:

• A new reorganization of chapters in the sixth edition including: Preschool Language Impairment (Chapter 4); Understanding the Nature and Scope of Language Learning Disability (Chapter 5); The Role of the SLP (Chapter 9); Making Sense of Language Learning Disability (Chapter 11).
• Case studies infused within and at the end of each chapter offer the student clinical applications, preparing them for work in the field.
• Evidence-based assessment strategies, including curriculum-based assessment and response to intervention (RTI), as well as dynamic assessment and integrated intervention.
• Introduces “Best Practices” in early language intervention, emphasizing collaborative and family-centered approaches.
• Highlights legislative influences on the delivery of services to infants, toddlers, preschool, and school-aged populations.

 

Bernstein (City U. of New York) and Tiegerman-Farber (Adelphi U.) present the fifth edition of this college textbook, reflecting legislative, educational, and clinical changes in the professions of speech- language pathology and special education in recent years. Greater attention is given to early intervention, the family's role in assessment and management, multicultural issues, dynamic and curriculum-based assessment and intervention, and educational and clinical accountability.
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