Language Disorders from Infancy Through Adolescence - E-Book

Selected for 2025 Doody’s Core Titles® in Communication Sciences & Disorders, Language Disorders from Infancy Through Adolescence, 6th Edition is the authoritative resource for understanding, assessing, and treating language disorders across the entire developmental spectrum. Using a descriptive-developmental approach, this comprehensive text presents foundational concepts, key issues and controversies, and evidence-based methods for intervention. Fully updated to reflect current research, trends, and best practices—including neurodiversity and cultural considerations—this edition integrates practical guidance with rich clinical examples, video-based learning, and interactive exercises to prepare students and practitioners for effective, evidence-based practice.

Key Features

• Comprehensive coverage of childhood language disorders from infancy through adolescence
• Descriptive-developmental approach to assessment and intervention, with emphasis on evidence-based practice
• Practice exercises and sample transcripts in assessment chapters for hands-on learning
• Study guides at the end of each chapter to review and apply key concepts
• Clinical focus with case studies, vignettes, suggested projects, and video-based cooperative learning activities
• Authoritative guidance from a leading expert in pediatric language disorders
• Over 230 tables and boxes summarizing key information, including dialogue examples, sample assessment plans, intervention principles, and activities
• NEW! eBook included with print purchase, offering full-text access, figures, references, video clips, search functionality, and content customization features
• Revised content and updated references reflecting current research, trends, and clinical best practices
• Integrates neurodiversity, cultural diversity, and modern approaches to language intervention