Vinson, Betsy Partin. creator text bibliography nyu Clifton Park, NY Thomson Delmar Learning c2007 2007 2nd ed. monographic eng

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xiii, 553 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. pt. I. Language delays and disorders in preschool children -- 1. Classification of language abnormalities based on normal development and features of language -- Learning objectives -- Introduction -- Who is at risk? -- Language development -- Language delays -- Language disorders -- Language differences -- Summary -- Case study -- Review questions -- 2. Classification of language abnormalities based on etiology and diagnostic labels -- Learning objectives -- Introduction -- Genetic and chromosomal syndromes -- Motor and sensory deficits -- Language disorders associated with prematurity and/or high-risk infancy -- Prenatal exposure to alcohol and other drugs -- Cytomegalovirus infection -- Specific language impairment -- Cognitive disabilities -- Autism/pervasive developmental delay -- Acquired language disorders -- Summary -- Case study -- Review questions -- 3. General considerations in assessment of language deficits in infants and preschool children -- Learning objectives -- Introduction -- Objectives of the assessment and diagnostic process -- Application of the scientific model to the diagnostic process -- Summary -- Case study -- Review questions -- Appendix 3A. Assessment of language development -- Appendix 3B. Sample case history for pediatric language cases -- Appendix 3C. Guidelines for symbolic play scale administration -- Appendix 3D. Early communication checklist -- Appendix 3E. Sampler of frequently used tests to assess for language of preschoolers -- 4. Treatment of language delays and disorders in preschool children -- Learning objectives -- Introduction -- The environment -- Presymbolic and symbolic communication -- Therapeutic principles and procedures -- The treatment sequence -- Treatment suggestions based on etiology -- Summary -- Case study -- Review questions -- 5. Persistence of language deficits throughout the lifespan -- Learning objectives -- Introduction -- Language development in school-age children -- Specific language impairment -- Fetal alcohol syndrome/fetal alcohol effects -- Children prenatally exposed to cocaine and/or other drugs -- Children with cognitive disabilities -- Down syndrome -- Fragile X syndrome -- Autism and pervasive developmental disabilities -- Velo-cardio-facial syndrome -- Attention deficit disorder with or without hyperactivity -- Summary -- Case study -- Review questions -- pt. II. Language disorders in school-age children -- 6. Language-based learning disabilities in the school-age population -- Learning objectives -- Introduction -- Curricular demands based on language -- Identification of children at risk -- Definitions of learning disabilities -- Clinical findings -- Specific language impairment -- Auditory processing disorders -- Summary -- Case study -- Review questions -- 7. Spelling and reading disorders -- Learning objectives -- Normal reading -- Early indicators of reading and spelling disabilities -- Problem areas for readers in trouble -- Dyslexia -- Assessment and diagnosis of reading disabilities -- Cultural diversity issues in the assessment of reading disorders -- Addressing reading disorders in the school setting -- Role of the speech-language pathologist in diagnosing and treating developmental reading and spelling disabilities -- Summary -- Case study -- Review questions -- 8. Attention deficit disorder and attention deficit disorder with hyperactivity -- Learning objectives -- Introduction -- Definition of ADD and ADHD -- ADD/ADHD and other labels -- What causes ADD/ADHD? -- Three categories of symptoms of ADD/ADHD -- Seven fragile control systems -- Diagnosing ADD/ADHD -- Treatment of ADD/ADHD -- Four areas of management of ADD and ADHD -- Summary -- Case study -- Review questions -- 9. Language after traumatic brain injury -- Learning objectives -- Introduction -- Traumatic brain injury (TBI) defined -- Types of injuries -- Effects of closed head injury (CHI) and TBI -- Pediatric versus adult aphasia -- Assessment -- Stages of recovery/improvement -- Treatment -- Summary -- Case study -- Review questions -- 10. Assessment of language disorders in school-age children -- Learning objectives -- Introduction -- Components of the evaluation -- Testing children with auditory processing disorders -- Testing language skills in children with specific language impairment (SLI) -- Testing language skills in school-age children with cognitive challenges -- Testing language skill in children with ADHD -- Multicultural issues in the assessment of school-age children -- Summary -- Case study -- Review questions -- 11. Treatment in the school-age population -- Learning objectives -- Introduction -- Eligibility for therapy -- Models of intervention -- Individualized education plans (IEPs) -- Treatment sequence -- Intervention with elementary school-age children -- Intervention with adolescents -- Addressing written language problems in children with language-based learning disabilities -- Multicultural issues in language therapy -- Summary -- Case study -- Review questions -- pt. III. Language disorders in adults -- 12. Alzheimer's disease and other types of dementia -- Learning objectives -- Introduction -- What is dementia? -- Types of dementia -- Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) -- Alzheimer's disease -- Pick's disease -- Multi-infarction diseases -- Subcortical dementias -- The role of the speech-language pathologist -- Treatment suggestions -- Summary -- Case study -- Review questions -- 13. Aphasia in adults -- Learning objectives -- Introduction -- What is aphasia? -- Diagnostic examination -- Aphasia syndromes -- Recovery and general treatment strategies -- Treatment efficacy and functional outcomes -- Summary -- Case study -- Review questions -- Appendix A. Suggested reading list on language abnormalities in preschool children -- Appendix B. Suggested reading list on multicultural aspects of language disorders -- Appendix C. Suggested reading list on language abnormalities in school-age children -- Appendix D. Suggested reading list on language abnormalities in adults -- Appendix E. Answers to review questions -- Glossary. Betsy Partin Vinson. Includes bibliographical references and index. 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