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Preface | |
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Language Delays and Disorders in Preschool Children | |
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Classification of Language Abnormalities Based on Normal Development and Features of Language | |
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Learning Objectives | |
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Introduction | |
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Who Is at Risk? | |
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Language Development | |
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Language Delays | |
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Language Disorders | |
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Language Differences | |
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Summary | |
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Case Study | |
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Review Questions | |
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Classification of Language Abnormalities Based on Etiology and Diagnostic Labels | |
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Learning Objectives | |
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Introduction | |
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Genetic and Chromosomal Syndromes | |
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Motor and Sensory Deficits | |
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Language Disorders Associated with Prematurity and/or High-Risk Infancy | |
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Prenatal Exposure to Alcohol and Other Drugs | |
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Cytomegalovirus Infection | |
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Specific Language Impairment | |
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Cognitive Disabilities | |
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Autism/Pervasive Developmental Delay | |
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Acquired Language Disorders | |
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Summary | |
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Case Study | |
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Review Questions | |
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General Considerations in Assessment of Language Deficits in Infants and Preschool Children | |
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Learning Objectives | |
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Introduction | |
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Objectives of the Assessment and Diagnostic Process | |
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Application of the Scientific Model to the Diagnostic Process | |
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Summary | |
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Case Study | |
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Review Questions | |
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Assessment of Language Development | |
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Sample Case History for Pediatric Language Cases | |
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Guidelines for Symbolic Play Scale Administration | |
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Early Communication Checklist | |
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Sampler of Frequently Used Tests to Assess for Language of Preschoolers | |
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Treatment of Language Delays and Disorders in Preschool Children | |
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Learning Objectives | |
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Introduction | |
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The Environment | |
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Presymbolic and Symbolic Communication | |
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Therapeutic Principles and Procedures | |
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The Treatment Sequence | |
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Treatment Suggestions Based on Etiology | |
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Summary | |
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Case Study | |
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Review Questions | |
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Persistence of Language Deficits Throughout the Lifespan | |
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Learning Objectives | |
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Introduction | |
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Language Development in School-Age Children | |
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Specific Language Impairment | |
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Fetal Alcohol Syndrome/Fetal Alcohol Effects | |
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Children Prenatally Exposed to Cocaine and/or Other Drugs | |
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Children with Cognitive Disabilities | |
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Down Syndrome | |
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Fragile X Syndrome | |
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Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disabilities | |
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Velo-Cardio-Facial Syndrome | |
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Attention Deficit Disorder with or without Hyperactivity | |
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Summary | |
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Case Study | |
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Review Questions | |
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Language Disorders in School-Age Children | |
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Language-Based Learning Disabilities in the School-Age Population | |
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Learning Objectives | |
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Introduction | |
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Curricular Demands Based on Language | |
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Identification of Children at Risk | |
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Definitions of Learning Disabilities | |
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Clinical Findings | |
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Specific Language Impairment | |
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Auditory Processing Disorders | |
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Summary | |
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Case Study | |
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Review Questions | |
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Spelling and Reading Disorders | |
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Learning Objectives | |
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Normal Reading | |
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Early Indicators of Reading and Spelling Disabilities | |
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Problem Areas for Readers in Trouble | |
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Dyslexia | |
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Assessment and Diagnosis of Reading Disabilities | |
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Cultural Diversity Issues in the Assessment of Reading Disorders | |
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Addressing Reading Disorders in the School Setting | |
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Role of the Speech-Language Pathologist in Diagnosing and Treating Developmental Reading and Spelling Disabilities | |
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Summary | |
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Case Study | |
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Review Questions | |
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Attention Deficit Disorder and Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity | |
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Learning Objectives | |
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Introduction | |
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Definition of ADD and ADHD | |
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ADD/ADHD and Other Labels | |
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What Causes ADD/ADHD? | |
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Three Categories of Symptoms of ADD/ADHD | |
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Seven Fragile Control Systems | |
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Diagnosing ADD/ADHD | |
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Treatment of ADD/ADHD | |
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Four Areas of Management of ADD and ADHD | |
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Summary | |
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Case Study | |
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Review Questions | |
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Language After Traumatic Brain Injury | |
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Learning Objectives | |
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Introduction | |
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Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Defined | |
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Types of Injuries | |
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Effects of Closed Head Injury (CHI) and TBI | |
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Pediatric versus Adult Aphasia | |
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Assessment | |
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Stages of Recovery / Improvement | |
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Treatment | |
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Summary | |
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Case Study | |
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Review Questions | |
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Assessment of Language Disorders in School-Age Children | |
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Learning Objectives | |
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Introduction | |
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Components of the Evaluation | |
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Testing Children with Auditory Processing Disorders | |
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Testing Language Skills in Children with Specific Language Impairment (SLI) | |
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Testing Language Skills in School-Age Children with Cognitive Challenges | |
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Testing Language Skill in Children with ADHD | |
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Multicultural Issues in the Assessment of School-Age Children | |
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Summary | |
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Case Study | |
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Review Questions | |
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Treatment in the School-Age Population | |
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Learning Objectives | |
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Introduction | |
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Eligibility for Therapy | |
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Models of Intervention | |
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Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) | |
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Treatment Sequence | |
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Intervention with Elementary School-Age Children | |
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Intervention with Adolescents | |
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Addressing Written Language Problems in Children with Language-Based Learning Disabilities | |
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Multicultural Issues in Language Therapy | |
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Summary | |
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Case Study | |
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Review Questions | |
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Language Disorders in Adults | |
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Alzheimer's Disease and Other Types of Dementia | |
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Learning Objectives | |
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Introduction | |
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What Is Dementia? | |
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Types of Dementia | |
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Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) | |
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Alzheimer's Disease | |
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Pick's Disease | |
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Multi-infarction Diseases | |
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Subcortical Dementias | |
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The Role of the Speech-Language Pathologist | |
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Treatment Suggestions | |
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Summary | |
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Case Study | |
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Review Questions | |
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Aphasia in Adults | |
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Learning Objectives | |
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Introduction | |
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What Is Aphasia? | |
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Diagnostic Examination | |
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Aphasia Syndromes | |
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Recovery and General Treatment Strategies | |
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Treatment Efficacy and Functional Outcomes | |
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Summary | |
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Case Study | |
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Review Questions | |
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Suggested Reading List on Language Abnormalities in Preschool Children | |
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Suggested Reading List on Multicultural Aspects of Language Disorders | |
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Suggested Reading List on Language Abnormalities in School-Age Children | |
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Suggested Reading List on Language Abnormalities in Adults | |
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Answers to Review Questions | |
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Glossary | |
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Index | |