{"product_id":"language-disorders-a-functional-approach-to-assessment-and-intervention-in-children-seventh-edition","title":"Language Disorders: A Functional Approach to Assessment and Intervention in Children, Seventh Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThoroughly updated to meet the needs of today’s students in communication sciences and disorders programs, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eLanguage Disorders: A Functional Approach to Assessment and Intervention in Children, Seventh Edition\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis a comprehensive overview of language disorders and clinical practice with a focus on the child’s overall communication effectiveness. Unlike other texts that have a disorder-specific focus, this book emphasizes a functional and holistic approach to assessment and intervention by shifting the perspective to how a child uses the language feature targeted and how assessment can consider language as it’s used. The author presents intervention methods in a system of least prompts, followed by information on each area of language and literacy. Generalization is foremost throughout the text.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKnown for writing numerous bestselling textbooks related to speech-language pathology, the author approaches this complex subject in a practical matter while maintaining a conversational writing style that resonates with students.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"a-unordered-list a-vertical\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach chapter begins with a case example\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInformation on children from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds is woven into each chapter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Food for Thought” boxes invite students to move beyond the text and consider the implications for assessment and intervention of the material\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey terms are highlighted throughout and included in a handy glossary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNumerous tables provide easy reference on the many techniques and norms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMultiple appendices include additional practical information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNew to the Seventh Edition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"a-unordered-list a-vertical\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNew and improved modern layout with color enhancements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e600+ new references highlighting the latest theoretical and evidence-based practices\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreater focus on discussions of assessment of children with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNew section on developmental language disorders (DLD), with new and more inclusive terms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncreased emphasis on autism spectrum disorder (ASD)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe chapters on language and narrative analysis have been strengthened and consolidated into one\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncreased number of figures and tables\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Fair Book Deals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53827096052080,"sku":null,"price":114.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0886\/6935\/6400\/files\/Language.jpg?v=1779369508","url":"https:\/\/fairbookdeals.com\/products\/language-disorders-a-functional-approach-to-assessment-and-intervention-in-children-seventh-edition","provider":"Fair Book Deals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}