Language Disorders Across the Lifespan: An Introduction,9781565939776

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Language Disorders Across the Lifespan: An Introduction

by Vinson, Betsy Partin

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1st

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9781565939776

ISBN10:

1565939778

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Pub. Date:

12/1/1998

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This powerful textbook provides users with a solid, basic understanding of language disorders in children and adults. A wide variety of pediatric and adult communication differences, delays and disorders are presented from a casual perspective, as well as various assessment and treatment techniques. Differences related to multicultural aspects of language and communication are incorporated into the text, as well as delays and disorders related to developmental language deficits, language-learning disabilities, reading disorders, ADD/ADHD, aphasia, Alzheimer's, dementia and traumatic brain injury.

Preface

PART I LANGUAGE DISORDERS IN PRESCHOOL CHILDREN

(116)

Chapter 1 Classification of Language Abnormalities Based on Normal Development and Features of Language

(20)

Introduction

(1)

Language Delays

(2)

Language Disorders

(10)

Language Differences

(4)

Summary

(1)

References

(2)

Chapter 2 Classification of Language Abnormalities Based on Etiology and Diagnostic Labels

(26)

Introduction

(1)

Genetic and Chromosomal Syndromes

(2)

Motor and Sensory Deficits

(7)

Language Disorders Associated with Prematurity and/or High Risk Infancy

(1)

Prenatal Exposure to Alcohol and Other Drugs

(4)

Cytomegalovirus Infection

(1)

Specific Language Impairment

(2)

Pervasive Developmental Delay (Mental Handicaps)

(2)

Autism

(2)

Acquired Language Disorders

(1)

Summary

(1)

References

(3)

Chapter 3 General Considerations in Assessment of Language Abnormalities in Preschool Children

(40)

Introduction

(1)

Objectives of the Assessment and Diagnostic Process

(3)

Application of the Scientific Model to the Diagnostic Process

(22)

Summary

(1)

References

(2)

Appendix 3A: Guidelines for Symbolic Play Administration

(5)

Appendix 3B: Early Communication Checklist

(3)

Appendix 3C: Sample Evaluation Report

(3)

Chapter 4 Treatment of Language Delays and Disorders in Preschool Children

(28)

Introduction

(1)

The Environment

(2)

Presymbolic and Symbolic Communication

(4)

Therapeutic Principles and Procedures

(7)

The Treatment Sequence

103

(8)

Treatment Suggestions Based on Etiology

111

(3)

Summary

114

(1)

References

114

(3)

PART II LANGUAGE DISORDERS IN SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN

117

(106)

Chapter 5 Language-Based Learning Disabilities in the School-Age Population

119

(24)

Introduction

120

(2)

Curricular Demands Based on Language

122

(1)

Identification of Children At Risk

123

(4)

Definitions of Learning Disabilities

127

(1)

Clinical Findings

128

(3)

Spelling and Reading Disorders

131

(6)

Summary

137

(1)

References

138

(2)

Appendix 5A: Writing Sample from an 11-Year-Old Boy With ADHD and Language-Based Learning Disabilities

140

(1)

Appendix 5B: Writing Sample from an 11-Year-Old Boy With ADHD and Language-Based Learning Disabilities After 4 Months of Intervention

141

(2)

Chapter 6 Attention Deficit Disorder and Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity

143

(20)

Introduction

144

(1)

Definition of ADD and ADHD

144

(1)

Seven Fragile Control Systems

145

(4)

ADD and Other Labels

149

(2)

Diagnosing ADD and ADHD

151

(5)

Three Categories of Symptoms of ADD

156

(1)

Four Areas of Management of ADD and ADHD

157

(4)

Summary

161

(1)

References

161

(2)

Chapter 7 Language After Traumatic Brain Injury

163

(14)

Introduction

164

(1)

TBI Defined

164

(1)

Types of Injuries

165

(3)

Effects of CHI and TBI

168

(3)

Pediatric Versus Adult Aphasia

171

(1)

Assessment

172

(2)

Treatment

174

(1)

Summary

175

(1)

References

175

(2)

Chapter 8 Assessment of Language Disorders in School-Age Children

177

(22)

Introduction

178

(1)

Components of the Evaluation

178

(11)

Multicultural Assessment Issues

189

(2)

Summary

191

(1)

References

191

(3)

Appendix 8A: Sample Assessment Report

194

(5)

Chapter 9 Treatment in the School-Age Population

199

(24)

Introduction

200

(2)

Eligibility for Therapy

202

(1)

Models of Intervention

203

(2)

Individualized Education Plans (IEPs)

205

(1)

Treatment Sequence

206

(2)

Addressing Reading Disorders in the School Setting

208

(6)

Multicultural Issues in Language Assessment

214

(4)

Summary

218

(1)

References

219

(2)

Appendix 9A: A Case for Teaching Functional Skills

221

(2)

PART III LANGUAGE DISORDERS IN ADULTS

223

(72)

Chapter 10 Aphasia in Adults

225

(34)

Introduction

226

(1)

What Is Aphasia?

226

(3)

Diagnostic Examination

229

(11)

Aphasia Syndromes

240

(9)

Recovery and Treatment

249

(4)

Treatment Efficacy

253

(1)

Summary

254

(1)

References

255

(1)

Appendix 10A: Sample Case Report

256

(3)

Chapter 11 Alzheimer's Disease and Other Types of Dementia

259

(20)

Introduction

260

(1)

What Is Dementia?

260

(1)

Types of Dementia

261

(4)

Auto-immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS)

265

(1)

Alzheimer's Disease

266

(5)

Pick's Disease

271

(1)

Multi-infarction Diseases

272

(1)

Subcortical Dementias

272

(2)

The Role of the Speech-Language Pathologist

274

(1)

Treatment Suggestions

275

(2)

Summary

277

(1)

References

277

(2)

Chapter 12 Counseling

279

(16)

Introduction

280

(1)

Patient Satisfaction

281

(1)

Counseling

282

(2)

Levels of Awareness

284

(1)

The Grief Process

285

(4)

Effective Listening

289

(2)

The Role of the Speech-Language Pathologist

291

(2)

Summary

293

(1)

References

293

(2)

Appendix A Suggested Reading List on Language Disorders in Preschool Children

295

(2)

Appendix B Suggested Reading List on Multicultural Aspects of Language Disorders

297

(2)

Appendix C Suggested Reading List on Language Disorders in School-Age Children

299

(3)

Appendix D Suggested Reading List on Language Disorders in Adults

302

(1)

Appendix E Suggested Reading List on Counseling

303

(2)

Glossary

305

(14)

Index

319

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