Language Disorders: A Functional Approach to Assessment and Intervention by Robe

Description: Language Disorders by Robert E. Owens, Jr. For courses in communication disorders and language disorders. Assessments and interventions for children with language problems. Taking a functional approach, Language Disorders, focuses on childrens language problems from a holistic perspective. Unlike other language disorders texts, it moves logically from assessment through intervention emphasising universal techniques that work for all delays and disorders. With over 1200 new references, it provides a strong theoretical background and emphasises evidence-based practices. This edition includes a new chapter on early communication intervention, more on language analysis, coverage of Specific Language Impairment, and more on augmentative and alternative communication. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Back Cover Assessments and interventions for children with language problems. Taking a functional approach, Language Disorders, 6/e focuses on childrens language problems from a holistic perspective. Unlike other language disorders texts, it moves logically from assessment through intervention emphasizing universal techniques that work for all delays and disorders. With over 1200 new references, it provides a strong theoretical background and emphasizes evidence-based practices. Assessments and interventions emphasize a childs natural environment and conversational partners. Interventions are included for both family and classroom settings . New to the Edition New chapter on early communication intervention (Chapter 3) follows the model supported by the U.S. government and the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and discusses early intervention, ECI assessment, Transdisciplinary Model of Assessment, and intervention strategies. Consolidated chapter on language analysis (Chapter 7) discusses the process of analyzing language across utterances, partners and communication events. More on augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) appears in this edition. More on Response to Intervention (RTI) and inclusion (Chapter 12) reflects current classroom conditions. Expanded coverage of Specific Language Impairment and working memory addresses the explosion of research in these areas. More on autism spectrum disorder (ASD) includes new incidence figures and descriptive criteria. Over 1200 new references highlightsthe best evidence-based practices. Author Biography Owens is a professor and director of the graduate program in Speech-Language Pathology Table of Contents A Functional Language Approach Language Impairments Early Communication Intervention Assessment of Preschool and School-Age Children with Language Impairment Assessment of Preschool and School-Age Children with Language Difference Language Sampling Language Analysis Narrative Analysis A Functional Intervention Model Manipulating Context Specific Intervention Techniques Classroom Functional Intervention Literacy Impairments: Language in a Visual Mode APPENDICES APPENDIX A: CONSIDERATIONS FOR CLD CHILDREN APPENDIX B: LANGUAGE ANALYSIS METHODS APPENDIX C: SELECTED ENGLISH MORPHOLOGICAL PREFIXES AND SUFFIXES APPENDIX D: INDIRECT ELICITATION TECHNIQUES APPENDIX E: INTERVENTION ACTIVITIES AND LANGUAGE TARGETS APPENDIX F: USE OF CHILDRENS LITERATURE IN PRESCHOOL CLASSROOMS Long Description Taking a functional approach, Language Disorders, 6/e focuses on childrens language problems from a holistic perspective. Unlike other language disorders books, it moves logically from assessment through intervention emphasizing universal techniques that work for all delays and disorders. With over 1200 new references, it provides a strong theoretical background and emphasizes evidence-based practices. This edition includes a new chapter on early communication intervention, more on language analysis, coverage of Specific Language Impairment, and more on augmentative and alternative communication. Feature Offers a holistic perspective -that moves logically from assessment through intervention emphasizing universal techniques that work for all delays and disorders. Emphasises a childs natural environment and conversational partners -so students get realisticfamily- and classroom-centred interventions. Addresses children from culturally and linguistic diverse backgrounds -reflecting the increasingly diverse nature of U.S. students. Contains summarising tables -that synthesise techniques and norms and illustrate key concepts. New Feature New chapter on early communication intervention (Chapter 3) follows the model supported by the U.S. government and the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and discusses early intervention, ECI assessment, Transdisciplinary Model of Assessment, and intervention strategies. Consolidated chapter on language analysis (Chapter 7) discusses the process of language analysis across utterances, partners and communication events. More on augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) appears in this edition. More on Response to Intervention (RTI) and inclusion (Chapter 12) reflects current classroom conditions. Expanded coverage of Specific Language Impairment and working memory addresses the explosion of research in these areas. More on autism spectrum disorder (ASD) includes new incidence figures and descriptive criteria. Over 1200 new references highlightthe best of evidence-based practices. Details ISBN0132978725 Pages 504 ISBN-10 0132978725 ISBN-13 9780132978729 Publication Date 2013-02-20 Short Title LANGUAGE DISORDERS 6/E Language English Media Book Format Paperback Series Allyn & Bacon Communication Sciences and Disorders Illustrations Yes Year 2013 DEWEY 616.855 Author Robert E. Owens, Jr. Publisher Pearson Education (us) Edition 6th Revised edition Imprint Pearson Country of Publication United States Replaces 9780205607648 Subtitle A Functional Approach to Assessment and Intervention Audience College/Higher Education UK Release Date 2013-04-25 AU Release Date 2013-04-25 NZ Release Date 2013-04-25 US Release Date 2013-04-25 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:168423714;

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