In most instances, detailed assessment of the speech and language system will be carried
out by a specialist speechlanguage therapist, who will have extensive knowledge of …

Disorders of speech, language and social communication are common developmental
disorders that greatly increase a child's risk for academic underachievement, social …

This volume brings to clinicians from all backgrounds a framework for interdisciplinary
integration of speech and language disorders. For universal accessibility, the terminology …

Developmental language disorders (DLD) occur when a child fails to develop his or her
native language often for no apparent reason. Delayed development of speech and/or …

The identification of developmental problems in a child's acquisition of speech, language
and/or communication is a core activity in child surveillance. These are common difficulties …

This article describes the role of the speech and language clinician on a psychoeducational
multidisciplinary team. The effects of language disorders on childrens' behavior and …

'Throughout the book the author is able to present concisely and accurately rather complex
research information about children with language impairments without unduly …

Language impairment in childhood and youth: presentation, diagnosis, assessment, and
empirically validated treatmentAs many as half of children and adolescents presenting for …