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An authoritative overview of language and speech disorders, featuring new and updated chapters written by leading specialists from across the field

The Handbook of Speech and Language Disorders , Second Edition, provides timely and authoritative coverage of current issues, foundational principles, and new research directions within the study of communication disorders. Building upon the reputation of the landmark first edition, this volume offers an exceptionally broad and in-depth survey of the field, presenting original chapters by internationally recognized specialists that examine an array of language, speech, and cognitive disorders and discuss the most crucial aspects of this evolving discipline while providing practical information on analytical methods and assessment.

Now in its second edition, the Handbook features extensively revised and refocused content throughout, reflecting the latest advances in the field. Original and updated chapters explore diverse topics including literacy and literacy impairments, patterns of normal and disordered language development, hearing impairment and cochlear implants, language acquisition and language delay, dementia, dysarthria, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, and many others. This acclaimed single-volume reference resource:

Provides 26 original chapters which describe the latest in new research and which indicate future research directions Covers new developments in research since the original publication of the first edition Features in-depth coverage of the major disorders of language and speech, including new insights on perception, hearing impairment, literacy, and genetic syndromes Includes a series of foundational chapters covering a variety of important general principles, including labelling, diversity, intelligibility, assessment, and intervention

The Handbook of Speech and Language Disorders , Second Edition, is essential reading for researchers, scholars, and students in speech and language pathology, speech, language and hearing sciences, and clinical llinguistics, as well as active practitioners and clinicians.

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Organized in four sections, this handbook provides detailed reviews of many common speech and language disorders. The last three sections cover familiar topics--language disorders, speech disorders, cognitive/intellectual disorders. However, the introductory section, "Foundations," is unique in that it addresses issues that are universal to any type of disorder and its treatment, such as labeling, diversity, genetics, assessment, additional impairments, and more. All the chapters in sections 2-4 are written by one or more specialists in that particular specialty, and all are comprehensive. Many have a standard framework: introductory information describing the disorder and its nature, assessment practices, treatment methods, and conclusion. Some subjects fit this mold easily, but those that do not are organized in a way that better fits that particular disorder. Since the language throughout is technical, the book may prove challenging for less-experienced readers. Summing Up: Recommended. Ambitious upper-division undergraduates through faculty and professionals. L. A. Hartman Harrisburg Area Community College