Includes bibliographical references and index.

Delays, disorders, and differences -- Syndromes, developmental disabilities, and motor and sensory impairments that affect language and speech -- Pervasive developmental disorders -- Setting the stage in the preschool years for linguistic and literacy success -- General considerations in assessment of language deficits in infants and preschool children -- Treatment of language delays and disorders in preschool children -- Provision of speech-language pathology services in the public schools: a historical perspective on the impact of federal legislation on present-day services -- Language development and impact of language deficits in the school years -- Language-based learning disabilities in the school-age population -- Spelling and reading disorders -- Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder -- Language and communication deficits associated with acquired brain injury in children -- Assessment of language disorders in school-age children -- Treatment in the school-age population.

"Designed for introductory coursework that explores language deficits associated with developmental delays and disorders as seen in children ages two to eighteen. Unique to this book is a chapter related to the provision of speech-language services in public schools, including a discussion of federal legislation that impacts service delivery. ... There is also a focus throughout the book on the impact of low-income environments on a child's language and literacy development and school success."--Publisher description.