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Developmental Language Disorders: From Phenotypes to Etiologies is
based on the recent conference of the same name sponsored by the
Merrill Advanced Studies Center of the University of Kansas. In the
past 10 years, considerable advances have taken place in our
understanding of genetic and environmental influences on language
disorders in children. Significant research in behavioral
phenotypes, associated neurocortical processes, and the genetics of
language disorders has laid the foundation for further
breakthroughs in understanding the reasons for overlapping
etiologies, as well as the unique aspects of some phenotypes. Too
often the findings are disseminated in a fragmented way because of
the discrete diagnostic categories of affectedness. This volume
attempts to assimilate and integrate the findings of the
transdisciplinary research toward a more coherent picture of
behavioral descriptions, brain imaging studies, genetics, and
intervention technologies in language impairment. The contributing
authors are all scholars with active programs of research funded by
the National Institutes of Health involving diverse clinical groups
of children with language impairments.
Spotlighting two of the most prevalent and most researched
genetically based disabilities - Down syndrome and Fragile X
syndrome - this cutting-edge text clarifies the distinct speech and
language issues associated with each disorder and helps readers
conduct individualized assessment and intervention.An essential
upper-level textbook and an invaluable professional reference, this
book gives readers the up-to-date research and clinical insight
they need to: fully understand both disabilities - the behaviors,
characteristics, genetics, and treatments associated with each; see
how speech and language develop across the lifespan, from infancy
to adulthood; apply principles of effective assessment with people
from every age group; use specific interventions to support key
aspects of speech and language development; tailor assessment and
intervention to an individual's communicative needs and abilities;
tune into the family's perspective and encourage their ongoing
involvement; and examine other disorders by using this research as
a model for future practice.Authoritative contributions from more
than 15 leading experts prepare readers for effective clinical
practice, and the ""directions for research"" sections throughout
the book help researchers shape future studies and move the field
forward. A necessary resource for SLPs, pediatricians, AAC
specialists, and early interventionists, this definitive volume is
key to supporting the communicative competence of people with Down
syndrome and Fragile X syndrome at every stage of life.
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