Language Disorders in Children: Fundamental Concepts of Assessment and Intervention Book

Chapter 1:	Language Theory and Language Development
	Overview Chapter Questions
	Definitions and Background Information
	The Speech Chain
	Theoretical Approaches to Language & Implications for Assessment & Intervention
	The Domains of Language
	Subdomain #1: Early Pragmatic Skill
	Subdomain #2: Vocabulary Development
	Subdomain #3: Multiple Word Combinations
	Subdomain #4: Morphosyntax Development
	Subdomain #5: Advanced Pragmatic and Discourse Development
	Summary
	Discussion and In-Class Activities
	Case Study
Chapter 2:	Assessment of Language Disorders
	Overview Chapter Questions
	Assessment Tools
	Assessment Process
	Summary
	Discussion and In-Class Activities
	Case Study
	Appendix A: Tutorial
	Appendix B: Data Score Sheet for Beginning Language Learners
	Appendix C: Example Diagnostic Report
Chapter 3:	Decision Making in Assessment and Intervention
	Chapter Overview Questions
	A Model of Decision Making
	Decision Making: Assessment
	Decision Making: Intervention
	Decision Making: Environment
	Decision Making: Progress Monitoring and Dismissal
	Summary
	Discussion and In-Class Activities
	Case Study
Chapter 4:	Principles of Intervention
	Overview Chapter Questions
	The Intervention Toolbox Part I: Theories, Domains, and Evaluation of Intervention Research
	The Intervention Toolbox Part II: Structuring and Implementing Intervention
	Summary
	Discussion and In-Class Activities
	Case Study
Chapter 5:	Children with Specific Language Impairment
	Overview Chapter Questions
	Definition, Prevalence, Causation, and Major Characteristics
	Connections: Children’s Social Communication and Peer-Mediated Interventions
	Assessment
	Intervention
	Summary
	Discussion and In-Class Activities
	Case Study
Chapter 6:	Children with Hearing Loss	Chapter Author: Lori A. Pakulski
	Overview Chapter Questions
	Description of the Disorder
	Causation/Risk Factors and Communication Impairments
	Factors Influencing Outcomes for Children with Hearing Loss
	Connections: Counseling Families of Children with Language Impairments
	Assessment and Progress Monitoring
	Intervention
	Summary
	Discussion and In-Class Activities
	Case Study
Chapter 7:	Children with Intellectual Disabilities
	Overview Chapter Questions
	Description, Prevalence, Causation, and Major Characteristics
	Connections: Form/Content/Use Within Subtypes of ID
	Assessment
	Intervention
	Summary
	Discussion and In-Class Activities
	Case Study
Chapter 8:	Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
	Overview Chapter Questions
	Description of the Disorder
	Prevalence of Autism and co-occurrence of Other disorders
	Causation/Risk Factors
	Connections: Developmental Issues, Sensorimotor Skills, Joint Attention, Family Involvement
	Assessment and Progress Monitoring
	Intervention
	Summary
	Discussion and In-Class Activities
	Case Study
Chapter 9:	Early Literacy and Reading/Writing for School-Aged Children
	Overview Chapter Questions
	The Role of the SLP with Reading and Writing
	Emergent Literacy
	Reading and Writing for School-Age Children with Language Impairment
	Reading/writing Interventions for Students with Significant Levels of Impairment
	Interventions for Students with Reading and Writing Disability: Evidence-Based Practice
	Summary
	Discussion and In-Class Activities
	Case Study
Chapter 10:	Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) and Individuals with Complex Communication Needs	Chapter Author: Julia M. King
	Overview Chapter Questions
	Background and Description
	Assessment
	Intervention
	Summary
	Discussion and In-Class Activities
	Case Study
Chapter 11:	Multicultural Issues	Chapter Author: Stephanie M. Curenton
	Overview Chapter Questions
	Ethnicity and Culture
	Description of Diverse Populations
	Issues to Consider When Working With Ethnically Diverse Populations
	Connections: Impact of multiculturalism on children’s school achievement
	Assessment of Ethnic Minority Children
	Intervention
	Summary
	Discussion and In-Class Activities
	Case Study
References
Glossary
Index