Language Disorders in Children An Evidence-Based Approach to Assessment and Treatment

by Hegde, M.N.; Maul, Christine A.

• ISBN13: 9780205435425
• ISBN10: 0205435424
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-09-01
• Publisher: Pearson

Summary

Co-written by one of the foremost authors in the field,Language Disorders in Children: An Evidence-Based Approach to Assessment and Treatmentprovides a clear and comprehensive view of evidenced-based assessment and treatment of language disorders in children. M.N. Hedge and Christine Maul have constructed a text useful for students, instructors, and practicing clinicians alike. Language Disorders in Children: An Evidence-Based Approach to Assessment and Treatmentprovides an all-encompassing look at the treatment of language disorders in various clinical populations, including children with autism, developmental disability, hearing loss, and neurogolical involvment. A review of research evidence in every chapter allows students and practicing clinicians to critically evaluate procedures before accepting or rejecting them. Jargon-free descriptions of theoretical concepts and treatment procedures ensures clinicians can readily implement the procedures in their practice. Display boxes, margin notes, chapter summaries, and study guides engage the learner through interesting stories and illuminating case studies.

Table of Contents

Preface	xi
PART I An Introduction to Language and Language Disorders
Language and Verbal Behavior	1	(30)
Rational versus Empirical Approaches	3	(1)
Language versus Verbal Behavior	4	(1)
Linguistic Analysis of Language	5	(11)
Linguistic Explanations of Language and Language Learning	16	(2)
Analysis of Verbal Behavior	18	(11)
Language and Communication	29	(1)
Verbal and Nonverbal Communication	29	(2)
Chapter Summary	29	(1)
Study Guide	30	(1)
An Overview of Language Disorders in Children	31	(27)
What Are Language Disorders in Children?	33	(9)
Language Disorders by Any Other Name	42	(3)
Prevalence and Incidence of Language Disorders	45	(2)
Varieties of Language Disorders	47	(2)
Risk Factors for Language Disorders	49	(6)
Effects of Language Disorders	55	(3)
Chapter Summary	56	(1)
Study Guide	56	(2)
Children with Specific Language Impairment	58	(35)
A Description of SLI	59	(1)
Early Communication Deficits	60	(2)
Language and Speech Characteristics of Children with SLI	62	(7)
Causes, Correlations, and Explanations	69	(11)
Is SLI Truly Specific to Language?	80	(7)
Prognosis for Children with SLI	87	(1)
Understanding SLI: An Integrative Discussion	88	(5)
Chapter Summary	90	(1)
Study Guide	90	(3)
PART II Assessment and Treatment of Language Disorders
Assessment, Measurement, and Diagnosis	93	(41)
Assessment, Measurement, and Diagnosis	94	(11)
An Initial Judgment: Screening	105	(1)
Assessment and Measurement Procedures	105	(24)
Making a Diagnosis	129	(1)
Recommendations: Talking with Family Members	129	(1)
Writing a Diagnostic Report	130	(4)
Chapter Summary	131	(2)
Study Guide	133	(1)
Treatment of Language Disorders: An Evidence-Based Framework	134	(39)
What Is Evidence-Based Practice?	135	(1)
An Overview of Treatment Research	136	(3)
Guidelines for Selection: A Hierarchy of Treatment Research Evidence	139	(3)
Treatment Research in Children's Language Disorders	142	(2)
From the Beginning to the End: An Overview of Treatment	144	(1)
Principles of Target Behavior Selection	145	(3)
Sequence of Target Behaviors	148	(4)
Specifying Target Behaviors	152	(3)
Principles of Treatment Sequencing	155	(1)
Judging Improvement: Need for Baselines	156	(5)
Treatment Principles	161	(1)
Structure of Treatment Sessions	162	(1)
Treatment Trials	163	(2)
Probes for Generalized Productions	165	(3)
Criteria for Clinical Decisions	168	(3)
Post-Dismissal Follow-Up and Booster Treatment	171	(2)
Chapter Summary	171	(1)
Study Guide	172	(1)
Evidence-Based Treatment Techniques	173	(36)
Starting with the Clinical and Moving to the Natural: Fading	174	(2)
Putting the Child on the Right Path: Modeling	176	(2)
Giving a Hint: Prompting	178	(3)
Building More Complex Skills: Shaping	181	(1)
Giving a Helping Hand: Manual Guidance	182	(2)
Just Telling Them: Instructions	184	(3)
Getting Them to Say More: Techniques to Increase Language Skills	187	(7)
Strengthening the Language Skills: Varying the Consequences	194	(3)
Getting the Children's Cooperation: Decreasing the Troublesome Behaviors	197	(8)
Breaking the Rules: Modifying Procedures	205	(4)
Chapter Summary	207	(1)
Study Guide	208	(1)
Establishing Basic Language Skills	209	(29)
Selecting Basic Language Skills	210	(10)
Establishing Baselines	220	(5)
Teaching Basic Language Skills	225	(8)
Sequencing Treatment	233	(3)
Preparing for the Next Stage	236	(2)
Chapter Summary	236	(1)
Study Guide	237	(1)
Expanding Language Skills	238	(36)
Expanding Previously Learned Skills	239	(1)
Teaching Varied Sentence Types	240	(11)
Teaching Conversational Speech	251	(11)
Teaching Narrative Skills	262	(4)
Teaching Abstract Language Skills	266	(1)
Integrating Conversational Skills: Putting It All Together	267	(3)
Moving to Nonclinical Settings	270	(4)
Chapter Summary	271	(1)
Study Guide	272	(2)
Maintaining Language Skills: A Family Partnership	274	(26)
Maintenance: Going beyond Clinical Treatment	275	(1)
Generalization: A Misunderstood Concept	276	(6)
Maintenance: Skills That Last in Natural Settings	282	(1)
Bypassing the Problem: Home-Based Treatment of Children	283	(2)
Strategies to Promote Skill Maintenance	285	(12)
Follow-Up and Booster Treatment	297	(3)
Chapter Summary	298	(1)
Study Guide	299	(1)
Supporting Academic Performance: Language and Literacy	300	(30)
Trends in Special Education Service Delivery	302	(3)
Trends in Literacy Instruction	305	(4)
Assessment of Reading and Writing	309	(8)
Intervention for Reading and Writing	317	(11)
Beyond Assessment and Intervention: Advancing the Literacy Knowledge Base and Advocating for Effective Literacy Practices	328	(2)
Chapter Summary	328	(1)
Study Guide	329	(1)
Children in a Multicultural Society: Implications for Assessment and Treatment	330	(29)
Cultural Competency: What Does It Mean and How Does It Help?	332	(1)
Differences Are Not Disorders	333	(10)
Understanding Each Other: Working with Interpreters	343	(4)
Nonbiased Assessment of Multicultural Children	347	(4)
Treatment for Multicultural Children: A Question of Generality	351	(2)
Working with Children and Families of Varied Cultural Backgrounds	353	(6)
Chapter Summary	357	(1)
Study Guide	358	(1)
PART III Language Disorders in Specific Populations of Children
Children with Developmental Disability	359	(28)
Developmental Disability: Characteristics	360	(5)
Causes, Correlations, and Explanations	365	(8)
Speech and Language Skills	373	(5)
Assessment and Treatment Modifications	378	(9)
Chapter Summary	385	(1)
Study Guide	386	(1)
Children with Autism and Other Pervasive Developmental Disorders	387	(33)
Pervasive Developmental Disorders or Autism Spectrum Disorders?	389	(10)
Prevalence of Pervasive Developmental Disorders	399	(2)
Causes, Correlations, and Explanations	401	(6)
Language and Communication in Children with ASD/PDD	407	(2)
Assessment and Treatment Modifications	409	(11)
Chapter Summary	417	(1)
Study Guide	418	(2)
Language Disorders in Three Populations: Children with Traumatic Brain Injury, Cerebral Palsy, and Hearing Loss	420	(37)
Children with Traumatic Brain Injury	421	(12)
Children with Cerebral Palsy	433	(8)
Children with Hearing Loss	441	(16)
Chapter Summary	454	(1)
Study Guide	455	(2)
Augmentative and Alternative Communication	457	(33)
Augmentative and Alternative Communication: Definition and Types	458	(2)
Assessing Communicative Skills in Children Who Are Nonverbal or Minimally Verbal	460	(7)
Assessing Physical, Sensory, and Cognitive Skills	467	(2)
Looking for the Best Fit: Selecting an AAC System	469	(11)
Supporting Children Using AAC in Naturalistic Settings: Modifications to Treatment Procedures	480	(6)
A Look into the Future: Technology, Communication, and Children	486	(4)
Chapter Summary	488	(1)
Study Guide	488	(2)
Glossary	490	(12)
References	502	(28)
Index	530