Language Disorders: A Functional Approach to Assessment and Intervention
- ISBN-10
- 002390271X
- ISBN-13
- 9780023902710
- Series
- Language Disorders
- Category
- Medical / Audiology & Speech Pathology
- Pages
- 696
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1995
- Publisher
- Allyn & Bacon
- Author
- Robert E. Owens
Description
Language Disorders: A Functional Approach to Assessment and Intervention is a comprehensive discussion of language disorders and clinical practice. It emphasizes functional, conversational approaches utilizing the child's natural environment and conversational partners. The author offers a succinct rationale for the use of this methodology, with emphasis on children using symbols and on classroom application. Practical descriptions are included. The text provides concrete guidelines and procedures for the assessment and training of children as well as the training of speech-language pathologists. Special consideration is given to children who are limited English proficient.
FEATURES
- The author's approach to language intervention involves using conversational techniques, classroom intervention, group work and whole language.
- In addition to complete coverage of theory, the author includes a wealth of practical information and specific techniques for different language problems in a convenient appendix.
- Two chapters focus on low-functioning clients, which benefit students working with infants, preschoolers or children with retardation.
- A chapter on narrative analysis principles and techniques examines this specialized technique.
- Analysis of an actual dysfunctional language sample provides a forum for a discussion of intervention procedures, giving students a realistic feel for the work of clinicians and therapists.
- Increased attention has been paid to cultural diversity, reflecting today's school populations more accurately.
- The chapter on classroom intervention has been expanded to reflect recent trends in the field.
- A new chapter on disorders forms aframework for the discussion of disorders, outlining differences and similarities.
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