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This short book cannot be recommended more highly for a quick authoritative account of developmental language disorders and how to remediate them. Free of jargon, the book provides a comprehensive overview of contemporary theory and practice in the field, discussing key issues such as the borderlands of language impairment, nomenclature and co-morbidity as well as longer term outcomes. It proceeds to review the range of assessment tools available for screening and assessment before describing in detail treatment approaches targeting language, behaviour, family relationships and emotional and behavioural symptoms. The book is well organized... and can be highly recommended to all those concerned with language difficulties, including psychologists, psychiatrists, teachers and speech and language therapists, as well as informed parents. Students will find it particularly helpful as an introduction to theory and practice. Professor Maggie Snowling, President of St John's College, University of Oxford, UK; Past-President of the Society for the Scientific Study of Reading; Editor of the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry This comprehensive and encyclopedic volume explores our differential knowledge about the effect of language disorders on development and social adaptation. The very learned and experienced authors cover a vast array of topics ranging from diagnosis and treatment to the subtle role of gender and exposure to poverty on the otherwise hardy human capacity for communication. The text permits easy reference and focused exploration of a specific topic and is rich in clinical examples. Theodore Shapiro, MD, Professor Emeritus and former Director of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medical College, New York City, NY This book brings to life the complexities and confusions that can arise in understanding and treating children with both language impairments and social-emotional problems. Insights from research and snapshots from practice will guide clinicians, parents, and teachers to find practical ways to help these often misunderstood children. Nancy Cohen, PhD, CPsych, Director of Research at the Hincks-Dellcrest Centre and Professor in the Departments of Psychiatry and Applied Psychology and Human Development at the University of Toronto, Canada

A new book in the Hogrefe series on Advances in Psychotherapy... It is written in a reader-friendly style and clinicians [...] will certainly appreciate the discussion of the impact and significance of DSM-5 and ICD-10 diagnostic criteria and the authors' insightful assessment of methods of treatment. In addition, because the material is presented without unnecessary specialized jargon, the book can also assist parents, care-givers, and teachers who seek core information on the complexities of language impairment issues. Francisco Lacerda in Acta Paediatrica, 2014, doi: 10.1111/apa.12564 [A] near definitive description of the various facets of language impairment... geared toward psychologists and others with a mental health background, but anyone who works with children and adolescents would benefit from the wealth of knowledge in this book. I would not hesitate to recommend this as a supplement for a graduate course on child psychopathology, psycholinguistics, or formal speech pathology training. ... Theories and models of language disorders are covered from both normal and abnormal patterns along with discussions on parent-child relationships, self-regulation, and social problems. Readers will appreciate the easy-to-follow plans on how to conduct assessments with the child and parents, and the steps to take in initiating treatment. An extensive set of treatment plans and modalities are discussed with a wonderfully balanced discussion on resistance, multicultural, gender, and social disadvantage issues. Nicholas Greco IV, MS, BCETS, CATSM(Columbia College of Missouri), in Doody's Listings and Reviews, 2014 This short book cannot be recommended more highly for a quick authoritative account of developmental language disorders and how to remediate them. Free of jargon, the book provides a comprehensive overview of contemporary theory and practice in the field, discussing key issues such as the borderlands of language impairment, nomenclature and co-morbidity as well as longer term outcomes. It proceeds to review the range of assessment tools available for screening and assessment before describing in detail treatment approaches targeting language, behaviour, family relationships and emotional and behavioural symptoms. The book is well organized... and can be highly recommended to all those concerned with language difficulties, including psychologists, psychiatrists, teachers and speech and language therapists, as well as informed parents. Students will find it particularly helpful as an introduction to theory and practice. Professor Maggie Snowling, President of St John's College, University of Oxford, UK; Past-President of the Society for the Scientific Study of Reading; Editor of the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry This comprehensive and encyclopedic volume explores our differential knowledge about the effect of language disorders on development and social adaptation. The very learned and experienced authors cover a vast array of topics ranging from diagnosis and treatment to the subtle role of gender and exposure to poverty on the otherwise hardy human capacity for communication. The text permits easy reference and focused exploration of a specific topic and is rich in clinical examples. Theodore Shapiro, MD, Professor Emeritus and former Director of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medical College, New York City, NY This book brings to life the complexities and confusions that can arise in understanding and treating children with both language impairments and social-emotional problems. Insights from research and snapshots from practice will guide clinicians, parents, and teachers to find practical ways to help these often misunderstood children. Nancy Cohen, PhD, CPsych, Director of Research at the Hincks-Dellcrest Centre and Professor in the Departments of Psychiatry and Applied Psychology and Human Development at the University of Toronto, Canada

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Dr. Joseph Beitchman is a clinician and therapist who has been working with children and adolescents with language delays for more than 30 years. He has written extensively on language impairment and its relation to psychiatric disorders, including learning disabilities, anxiety disorders, and disruptive behavior disorders. He is Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Toronto where he teaches and does his research. Dr. Elizabeth Brownlie is a developmental psychologist who works in the area of child, youth, and emerging adult development. Her research focuses on the role of gender, language/learning, and other determinants of health on mental health and wellbeing. She is an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Toronto.

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