Phonological Disorders in Children

This book represents recent developments in the study of phonological disorders in children. Professor Yavas has compiled this volume with two intentions, to bring together linguists and speech pathologists who share the same concerns, and to produce a collection that reflects both the American and European approaches. It covers a variety of topics, including the implications of phonological development to disorders, disorders from a clinical linguistic perspective, and concerns over the methods and procedures of therapy. It also contributes to important debates on topics which are less commonly discussed: metalinguistic awareness and the interaction among language components in relation to disordered speech. "Phonological Disorders in Children" is intended to lead students and practitioners of speech pathology, communicative disorders, special education and linguistics to a fuller understanding of phonological disorders in children. In addition, it is intended to provide phonologists and other linguists with different perspectives and information upon the basis of which they can re-evaluate their own understanding of speech and language.
This book should be of interest to students and teachers of clinical phonology, phonology, speech pathology and applied linguistics and professional therapists.