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Conceptual Models: Broadening Diagnostic Perspectives on Communication Disorders in Emotionally and Behaviorally Disordered Children.
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Doherty, Mairin; Hummel, Lauren J. – Topics in Language Disorders, 1990
The article offers an exploratory analysis of three conceptual models used in psychiatry. Through a case presentation, the article demonstrates each model's basic premises and implications. Patterns of speech, language, and communication impairment should be investigated from all three perspectives: biodynamic, psychodynamic, and sociodynamic.…
Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Case Studies, Clinical Diagnosis, Communication Disorders
Beyond the Sentence Level: What's in a Hearing-Impaired Child's Story?
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Yoshinaga-Itano, Christine – Topics in Language Disorders, 1986
A model for studying written language is described and illustrated in a written language sample of a 12-year-old with profound hearing impairment. Approaches are noted for analyzing semantic components, coherence, and causality. Implications for remediation are offered. (CL)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Deafness, Elementary Secondary Education, Intervention
Outcome Measures for School-Age Children with Social Communication Problems.
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Olswang, Lesley B.; Coggins, Truman E.; Timler, Geralyn R. – Topics in Language Disorders, 2001
This article discusses some specific outcome measures for social communication problems exhibited by school-age children. Measures are discussed relative to (1) a model for viewing abilities essential for social communication and (2) a framework for sampling these abilities across four different contexts. A case example applies these outcome…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Communication Disorders, Communication Skills, Elementary Secondary Education
Linking Science and Practice in Management of Childhood Language Disorders: Models and Problem-Solving Strategies.
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Wilcox, M. Jeanne; Hadley, Pamela A.; Bacon, Catherine K. – Topics in Language Disorders, 1998
Addresses issues in the persistent gaps between the generation and use of scientific knowledge in educational and therapeutic practices in language disorders. Two science-practice linkage models are discussed for applicability to improved practice. Strategies for integrating research with practice are considered, with case studies illustrating the…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Interprofessional Relationship, Language Impairments, Language Research
A Framework for Assessment and Treatment of Language-Learning Disabled Children with Psychiatric Disorders.
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Audet, Lisa R.; Hummel, Lauren J. – Topics in Language Disorders, 1990
The paper defines the population of primary school age language/learning-disabled children with communication disorders and emotional/behavioral disorders. It then discusses the language demands of traditional treatment methods, assessment and diagnostic procedures, approaches to communication intervention, and treatment modalities; and offers a…
Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Case Studies, Communication Disorders, Educational Diagnosis
Supporting Writing Development in Adolescents with Developmental Disabilities.
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Sturm, Janet; Koppenhaver, David A. – Topics in Language Disorders, 2000
This article describes a cognitive process model of writing as it pertains to adolescents with developmental disabilities. It then synthesizes what is known about the writing process, writing instruction, and technologies that may support the writing development in adolescents with developmental disabilities. Student writing samples and case…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Case Studies, Cognitive Processes