Articulation and Phonological Disorders (6th Edition)
The leading text for courses in clinical phonology has been thoroughly revised and updated to include the most current and up-to-date information in the field. This classic textdoes notprescribe a single approach to phonological disorders but rather presents an eclectic perspective on the nature, assessment, and treatment of this communication impairment. The addition of a third author, Peter Flipsen Jr., a highly-recognized scholar in the area of clinical phonology, brings important new information for readers and fresh perspectives to the text. The sixth edition shines once again, featuring:An entire section devoted to the classification of speech sound disorders.The latest information on Childhood Apraxia of Speech–including a detailed discussion of the 2007 ASHA position statement.A comprehensive chapter on Normal Developmenthas been revised and updated.A full section on measuring clinical change set within the context of evidence-based practice.An outstanding summary of phonological acquisition informationwritten by leading researcher in this area, Sharynne McLeod.Comprehensive coverage of dialects and phonologic characteristics of speakers with first languages other than English–prepared by leading authorities in this area, Brian Goldstein and Aquiles Iglesias.A completely updated chapter on phonological awareness–co-authored by Laura Justice, Gail Gillon, and C. Melanie Schuele. A fully comprehensive and currentreview of etiological variables, thorough discussion of theassessment of phonologic disorders, and an updatedreview of broad-based intervention methodologies.Chapter introductions, summaries, charts, and graphsthroughout the book that will guide learning and aid students’ comprehension.