Language Disorders in Children : An Introductory Clinical Perspective

A comprehensive text that will provide students with information and an understanding of key issues in language development and disorders in children. The information is presented in a logical order that includes many clinical examples and illustrations so that the reader can assimilate each new concept. Its inclusion of multicultural issues and family based intervention make it a timely and complete text.

Covers genetic disorders/mental retardation/autism/elective mutism/deafness/learning disabilities/attention deficit/etc.

Barbara Ann Johnson has a Ph.D in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Florida. The author of numerous articles on speech disorders, Ms. Johnson is currently an Associate Professor & Director of Communication Disorders at the University of Texas - Pan American in Edinburg, Texas..l