Table of Contents |
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 |

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