Developmental Language Disorders in Childhood and Adolescence - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798369306482

Publisher: Information Science Publishing, 2023

Synopsis

The field of language disorders often lacks comprehensive resources that address the diverse range of developmental language disorders and provide insights into effective treatment and special education approaches. Many existing books focus on specific disorders or groups of disorders, leaving a gap in knowledge and understanding for academic scholars and professionals seeking a broader perspective. This limitation hampers efforts to support individuals with developmental language disorders and integrate them into schools and society. Developmental Language Disorders in Childhood and Adolescence , edited by Dimitra Katsarou, is a groundbreaking book that fills the void in literature by offering a holistic and inclusive approach to developmental language disorders. Unlike other publications, this edited volume covers a wide range of disorders and provides insights into linguistic approaches, treatment methods, and special education practices. It serves as a comprehensive resource that equips academic scholars, educators, clinicians, therapists, and parents with the knowledge and strategies needed to address developmental language disorders effectively. With chapters authored by experts in the field, the book explores topics such as psycholinguistics, neurolinguistics, etiology, differential diagnosis, genetic syndromes, dyslexia, autism, aphasias, stuttering, psychological problems and language, developmental psychopathology, cognitive and linguistic profiles, special education, therapy, inclusion, and the roles of schools, families, and caregivers. By encompassing this broad range of subjects, the book provides readers with a deep understanding of the complexities of developmental language disorders and offers practical guidance for supporting individuals with language challenges. Developmental Language Disorders in Childhood and Adolescence is an essential resource for academic scholars, professionals, and individuals interested in developmental language disorders. By offering a comprehensive exploration of the subject and highlighting inclusive pedagogical approaches, the book empowers readers to better understand, diagnose, and support individuals with developmental language disorders. With its emphasis on treatment methods and special education practices, this book paves the way for more effective integration of individuals with language challenges into schools and society.

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About the Author

Dimitra Katsarou is an Assistant Professor of Developmental Psychopathology and Language Disorders at TEPAES, University of the Aegean.She studied Philology at the Faculty of Philosophy of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. She holds three postgraduate degrees from the University of Thessaly, from the Hellenic Open University and from the University of Nicosia and holds a Doctoral Diploma in Special Education - Neurolinguistics from the Department of Special Education of the University of Thessaly. She has prepared two postdoctoral researches in the program ObloMov to reduce the marginalization of people with disabilities (ObLoMoV) with the partnership and co-financing of six universities in Greece and abroad. She is a certified trainer of adults and college teachers.

Edition details

• Publisher: Information Science Publishing
• Publication date: 2023
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798369306482
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 436
• Editor: Katsarou Dimitra V.