Language Sampling With Children and Adolescents

Language Disorders: A Functional Approach to Assessment and Intervention in Children, Seventh Edition provides a comprehensive, practice-oriented overview of childhood language disorders with an emphasis on functional communication. Rather than focusing on isolated disorders, the book adopts a holistic perspective, examining how children use language in real contexts and how assessment and intervention can reflect authentic language use. Written in a clear, conversational style, it integrates evidence-based practice with practical strategies, making it an essential resource for students and clinicians in communication sciences and disorders.

Key Features:

• Emphasizes a functional, holistic approach to assessment and intervention focused on real-world language use.
• Introduces intervention methods using a system of least prompts, with strong emphasis on generalization.
• Each chapter begins with a case example to ground theory in clinical practice.
• Integrates culturally and linguistically diverse perspectives throughout the text.
• Includes “Food for Thought” features to encourage critical thinking beyond the text.
• Highlights key terms with an accompanying glossary for quick reference.
• Provides numerous tables, figures, and appendices for practical clinical guidance.
• Seventh Edition updates include a modern color layout, over 600 new references, expanded focus on DLD and ASD, strengthened narrative analysis content, and increased visual supports.