Language Disorders

The long-held belief that acquired aphasia in children is primarily of the non-fluent type has been challenged in recent years.

From being an area primarily on the periphery of mainstream behavioural and cognitive science, neuropsychology has developed in recent years into an area of central concern for a range of disciplines.

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.

by Cyndi Stein-Rubin MS CCC TSSLD-SLP CTA (Author), Beryl Adler MS CCC TSSH-SLP (Author)