Language and Reading Disabilities, 3/e (Allyn & Bacon Communication Sciences and Disorders)

Written by leading experts, the third
edition of “Language and Reading Disabilities”,
maintains its strong clinical focus and thorough coverage of the
identification, assessment, and treatment of reading and writing
disorders.

This text explores the differences between
spoken and written language, the basic factors in reading and
language development, the stages of reading development, as well as
how to define and classify reading disabilities and understand
their clinical implications. Coverage includes how to assess
phonemic awareness, word recognition, reading comprehension and the
relationship between spelling and other literacy skills, and
writing foundations and processes.