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