Communication Disorders & Children With Psychiatric & Behavioral Disorders (School-Age Children Series)

Written by authors from various disciplines, Communication Disorders and Children With Psychiatric and Behavior Disorders explores the co-occurence of language difficulties and emotional or behavioral disorders in children. The latest information from the field of neuropsychology is provided, including the interaction of neurological deficits and language function on disorders. The impact of the child's culture on the ability of the professional to diagnose language or psychological difficulties is presented clearly. Also included are essential assessment and intervention skills for working with young children who have communication and behavioral problems.