Language Disorders Across the Lifespan - Softcover

Vinson, Betsy P.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1418009547 ISBN 13: 9781418009540

Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning, 2006

Synopsis

Language Disorders Across the Lifespan, Second Edition is a core introductory text on language disorders written specifically for the novice reader. It is unique in that it covers language disorders across the lifespan, that is, from birth to old age. The book is organized into three sections: Language Delays and Disorders in Preschool Children, Language Disorders in School-Age Children, and Language Disorders in Adults. Common clinical considerations in the diagnosis and treatment of language delays and disorders are woven throughout each chapter. Case study reviews are also found throughout the text to illuminate real world implications of the disorders.

About this title

About the Author:

Betsy Partin Vinson is a clinical associate professor at the University of Florida where she teaches the undergraduate Introduction to Language Disorders course, the graduate level Diagnostics course, and a variety of graduate electives including pediatric dysphagia and counseling. She earned her Master of Medical Science degree in 1976 from Emory University. Before joining the faculty at UF in 1985, she worked in a state facility for handicapped individuals, and at a public school for the mentally and/or physically challenged.

Review:

The breadth of coverage is impressive (i.e., lifespan), from my perspective, the depth of coverage is not. This is the ONLY text which I have been able to find which specifically addresses language disorders (vs. communication disorders) across the lifespan. The scope (lifespan) and focus (language disorders) are excellent. The style and level of writing is clear and easily accessible to undergraduate students.

About this edition

• Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 1418009547
• ISBN 13: 9781418009540
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 576