Language Disorders in Children : Fundamental Concepts of Assessment and Intervention

by Kaderavek, Joan N.

• ISBN13: 9780131574922
• ISBN10: 0131574922
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-01-12
• Publisher: Pearson

Summary

A strong focus on the analysis and synthesis of language disorders teaches students to think like a Speech-Language Pathologist. Ideal for undergraduate students,Language Disorders in Childrenstrives to be much more than an introductory book. This innovative first edition text teaches students how to analyze, synthesize, evaluate, and link the information they are learning. Going beyond basic concepts and basic definitions, this book consistently offers readers opportunities for higher-order learning, preparing each student to become a careful evaluator of information with respect to language disorders as well as an adept problem-solver. Language Disorders in Childrenis organized by disorder groups and theme, allowing students to easily make connections between theoretical information and clinical practice. Each chapter also includes a number of thoughtful features, such as case histories, clinical decision trees, and hot topic discussions, all of which facilitate learning both in and outside of the classroom. Topics of special interest include emergent literacy issues in school-aged children, the response-to-intervention approach, and the sequence of language in young children. This text understands the need of todayrs"s student to learn lifetime critical thinking skills, to see relationships between isolated ideas and facts, and think like a Speech-Language Pathologist.

Author Biography

Dr. Joan N. Kaderavek is a speech-language pathologist with over 30 years of clinical and classroom experience. A frequent national and international presenter, she also is a researcher on two grants sponsored by the US Department of Education. She is a co-author of Emergent Literacy: Lessons for Success (Plural Publishing, 2008).

Table of Contents

Chapter 1:	Language Theory and Language Development
	Overview Chapter Questions
	Definitions and Background Information
	The Speech Chain
	Theoretical Approaches to Language & Implications for Assessment & Intervention
	The Domains of Language
	Subdomain #1: Early Pragmatic Skill
	Subdomain #2: Vocabulary Development
	Subdomain #3: Multiple Word Combinations
	Subdomain #4: Morphosyntax Development
	Subdomain #5: Advanced Pragmatic and Discourse Development
	Summary
	Discussion and In-Class Activities
	Case Study
Chapter 2:	Assessment of Language Disorders
	Overview Chapter Questions
	Assessment Tools
	Assessment Process
	Summary
	Discussion and In-Class Activities
	Case Study
	Appendix A: Tutorial
	Appendix B: Data Score Sheet for Beginning Language Learners
	Appendix C: Example Diagnostic Report
Chapter 3:	Decision Making in Assessment and Intervention
	Chapter Overview Questions
	A Model of Decision Making
	Decision Making: Assessment
	Decision Making: Intervention
	Decision Making: Environment
	Decision Making: Progress Monitoring and Dismissal
	Summary
	Discussion and In-Class Activities
	Case Study
Chapter 4:	Principles of Intervention
	Overview Chapter Questions
	The Intervention Toolbox Part I: Theories, Domains, and Evaluation of Intervention Research
	The Intervention Toolbox Part II: Structuring and Implementing Intervention
	Summary
	Discussion and In-Class Activities
	Case Study
Chapter 5:	Children with Specific Language Impairment
	Overview Chapter Questions
	Definition, Prevalence, Causation, and Major Characteristics
	Connections: Children’s Social Communication and Peer-Mediated Interventions
	Assessment
	Intervention
	Summary
	Discussion and In-Class Activities
	Case Study
Chapter 6:	Children with Hearing Loss	Chapter Author: Lori A. Pakulski
	Overview Chapter Questions
	Description of the Disorder
	Causation/Risk Factors and Communication Impairments
	Factors Influencing Outcomes for Children with Hearing Loss
	Connections: Counseling Families of Children with Language Impairments
	Assessment and Progress Monitoring
	Intervention
	Summary
	Discussion and In-Class Activities
	Case Study
Chapter 7:	Children with Intellectual Disabilities
	Overview Chapter Questions
	Description, Prevalence, Causation, and Major Characteristics
	Connections: Form/Content/Use Within Subtypes of ID
	Assessment
	Intervention
	Summary
	Discussion and In-Class Activities
	Case Study
Chapter 8:	Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
	Overview Chapter Questions
	Description of the Disorder
	Prevalence of Autism and co-occurrence of Other disorders
	Causation/Risk Factors
	Connections: Developmental Issues, Sensorimotor Skills,  Joint Attention, Family Involvement
	Assessment and Progress Monitoring
	Intervention
	Summary
	Discussion and In-Class Activities
	Case Study
Chapter 9:	Early Literacy and Reading/Writing for School-Aged Children
	Overview Chapter Questions
	The Role of the SLP with Reading and Writing
	Emergent Literacy
	Reading and Writing for School-Age Children with Language Impairment
	Reading/writing Interventions for Students with Significant Levels of Impairment
	Interventions for Students with Reading and Writing Disability: Evidence-Based Practice
	Summary
	Discussion and In-Class Activities
	Case Study
Chapter 10:	Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) and Individuals with Complex Communication Needs	Chapter Author: Julia M. King
	Overview Chapter Questions
	Background and Description
	Assessment
	Intervention
	Summary
	Discussion and In-Class Activities
	Case Study
Chapter 11:	Multicultural Issues	Chapter Author: Stephanie M. Curenton
	Overview Chapter Questions
	Ethnicity and Culture
	Description of Diverse Populations
	Issues to Consider When Working With Ethnically Diverse Populations
	Connections: Impact of multiculturalism on children’s school achievement
	Assessment of Ethnic Minority Children
	Intervention
	Summary
	Discussion and In-Class Activities
	Case Study
References
Glossary
Index