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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 | |