# Speech Sound Disorders in Children

For forty years, this textbook has been the gold-standard resource for providing speech-language pathologists with a strong foundation of knowledge on speech sound disorders. Previously published as Articulation and Phonological Disorders, this core text is now in its ninth edition, fully updated and expanded to meet the needs of today's clinicians as they work with children of all ages.

A cornerstone of every SLP's professional preparation, the new edition of this book offers the most up-to-date, comprehensive coverage of contemporary clinical literature and the best available treatments for speech sound disorders. With a focus on evidence-based practice, the expert authors and contributors present essential information and guidelines on a broad range of topics, from the basics of typical speech production to recommended practices for assessment and intervention. Updates include new and expanded chapters on timely topics, new instructor materials and student-friendly features, and helpful guidance for clinicians serving an increasingly diverse population.

## New and Expanded Content

- All chapters fully updated with the latest research and recommended practices
- New chapter on treatment of childhood apraxia and speech sound disorders in older children
- Extended discussion of language variation and dialect
- New student-friendly features such as learning objectives and clinical vignettes to demonstrate treatment practices
- New chapter on accent modification

### Citation
Speech Sound Disorders in Children: Articulation & Phonological Disorders, Ninth Edition, by John Bernthal, Ph.D., Nicholas Bankson, Ph.D., & Peter Flipsen Jr., Ph.D..