Language Disorders in Bilingual Children and Adults, Third Edition, offers a comprehensive resource for speech-language pathologists, advanced communication disorders students, and clinical language researchers. The book delves into the complexities of diagnosing and treating language disorders in bilingual individuals across all age groups, from children to adults. It covers a wide range of topics, including typical and atypical language development, assessment methodologies, and intervention strategies tailored to diverse linguistic backgrounds.

The third edition includes updated research and literature reviews on bilingualism and its impact on language acquisition and processing. Separate chapters explore the unique challenges faced by bilingual children with developmental language disorders and adults experiencing conditions such as aphasia, dementia, traumatic brain injury, and right hemisphere disorders. The text integrates a dynamic interactive processing perspective and introduces a Means-Opportunities-Motives framework to understand language disorders in bilingual populations.

This book is an essential guide for professionals seeking to provide effective care to bilingual clients, offering practical insights into the multifaceted nature of language disorders in diverse linguistic contexts. With 375 pages of detailed information and theoretical frameworks, it equips readers with the knowledge needed to address questions related to service delivery in this increasingly multicultural world.

Published by Plural Publishing, Inc., on July 28, 2020, the book measures 6 x 1 x 8.75 inches and is available under ISBN-10: 163550189X or ISBN-13: 978-1635501896.

Read more to gain a deeper understanding of the linguistic, cognitive, and social factors that influence language disorders in bilingual children and adults.