Child and Adolescent Communication Disorders

Communication Disorders in Children and Adolescents is an undergraduate textbook for courses related to the organic bases of child and adolescent language disorders and a must-have book for anyone in the field of communication sciences and disorders working with children and adolescent populations. Disorders and the resulting communication deficits are covered in detail by subject area experts with backgrounds in both research and classroom instruction. The content in each chapter presents issues in language and communication from preschool through adolescence. Topics covered span across neurogenic disorders, developmental brain differences, emotional and behavioral disorders, CAPD, craniofacial anomalies, and disorders secondary to environmental factors. Key elements in assessment and treatment are covered with a focus on interdisciplinary contributions. Evidence-based approaches to treatment and inclusion of new federal laws that affect identification and intervention of school-aged children are also discussed. The text also incorporates updated information that includes both the language and current classification of the DSM-V published in May of 2013 as it specifically relates to autism and communication disorders in emotional and behaviorally disordered youth. Key Features: Each chapter begins with a list of learning objectives Includes case studies that end with questions for students to answer Key terms are bolded throughout the text Completely up to date with the newly revised DSM-V (2013)