Abstract
This article offers an introduction to the field of communication sciences and disorders and provides basic information regarding the behavioral profiles of hearing, speech, and language disorders. In addition, the article addresses the etiology and outcomes associated with communication disorders and points to the importance of future work that embraces social approaches to assessment and intervention.
Original language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | Encyclopedia of Mental Health |
Editors | Howard S Friedman |
Publisher | Academic Press |
Pages | 324-329 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Edition | 2 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9780123970459 |
ISBN (Print) | 9780123977533 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2016 |
Keywords
- Communication
- Communication differences
- Communication disorders
- Hearing
- Hearing disorders
- Language
- Language disorders
- Social approaches
- Speech
- Speech disorders
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Psychology