Language Development: Foundations, Processes, and Clinical Applications (Book with Access Code)

Language Development: Foundations, Processes, and Clinical Applications, Second Edition provides an accessible overview of language development covering the typical course of language development within the clinical context of language assessment and intervention. The Second Edition examines the biological, developmental, and environmental systems of neurotypical children, and the role of these systems as linguistic input in the child#146;s environment contributing to language development. This comprehensive resource, written and contributed by over 20 experts in the field, provides students with an understanding of the foundations of language development in terms of each individual child#146;s communication needs. With case studies woven throughout the text, students are able to follow the progress of children with normal language development as well as those showing signs of problems. These cases and clinical practice applications will help students prepare for the clinical challenges they will face in their professional careers.Every year, new information, new theories, and new evidence are published about development to explain the complexities that create and facilitate the language acquisition process. The authors who have contributed to this text provide the latest research and perspectives on language development among neurotypical children. This valuable text bridges biological, environmental, technological, and professional venues to advance the development of professionals and children alike.What#146;s new in the Second Edition? New chapter on syntactic development including morphology New chapter covering school-age language New case study highlighting school-age language Expanded content on morphology including morphological analysis

Chapter1 Language Assessment and Intervention: A Developmental Approach
Chapter2 Historical and Contemporary Views of the Nature-Nurture Debate: A Continuum of Perspectives for the Speech-Language Pathologist
Chapter3 Child Development
Chapter4 Gesture Development
Chapter5 Hearing and Language Development
Chapter6 Comprehension of Language
Chapter7 Social-Emotional Bases of Pragmatic and Communication Development
Chapter8 Early Semantic Development: The Developing Lexicon
Chapter9 The Development of Grammar: Morphology and Syntax
Chapter10 Speech Sound Disorders: An Overview of Acquisition, Assessment, and Treatment
Chapter11 The Transition to the School-Age Years: Literacy Development
Chapter12 School-Age Language Development: Application of the Five Domains of Language across Four Modalities
Chapter13 Multicultural Perspectives: The Road to Cultural Competence
Chapter14 Children with Language Impairment
Chapter15 Communication Development in Children with Multiple Disabilities: The Role of Augmentative and Alternative Communication