The fields of neurolinguistics and psycholinguistics often lack comprehensive resources that address the diverse range of developmental language disorders. A resource that can address this expansive range while also providing insights into effective treatments and special education approaches is greatly needed, but remains scarce. Many existing books focus on specific disorders or groups of disorders, leaving a gap in the knowledge and understanding for academic scholars and professionals seeking a broader perspective. This limitation hampers efforts to support individuals with developmental language disorders and help them integrate into schools and other aspects of society. Childhood Developmental Language Disorders: Role of Inclusion, Families, and Professionals , edited by Dimitra Katsarou, is a groundbreaking book that fills the void in academic literature by offering a holistic and inclusive approach to developmental language disorders. Unlike other publications, this edited volume covers a wide range of disorders and provides insights into linguistic approaches, treatment methods, and special education practices. It serves as a comprehensive resource that equips academic scholars, educators, clinicians, therapists, and parents with the knowledge and strategies needed to address developmental language disorders effectively. The chapter authors bring their expertise across topics such as psycholinguistics, neurolinguistics, etiology, differential diagnosis, genetic syndromes, dyslexia, autism, aphasias, stuttering, psychological problems in language, developmental psychopathology, cognitive and linguistic profiles, special education, and therapy. The book takes a unique look into the roles of schools, families, and caregivers in the treatment of individuals with language disorders. By encompassing this broad range of subjects, the book provides readers with a deep understanding of the complexities of developmental language disorders and offers practical guidance for supporting individuals with language challenges. Childhood Developmental Language Disorders: Role of Inclusion, Families, and Professionals is an essential resource for academic scholars, professionals, and individuals interested in developmental language disorders and in helping the individuals living with them. By offering a comprehensive exploration of the subject and highlighting inclusive pedagogical approaches, the book empowers readers to better understand, diagnose, and support individuals with developmental language disorders. With its emphasis on treatment methods and special education practices, this book paves the way for more effective integration of individuals with language challenges into schools and society.
Dimitra Katsarou is an Assistant Professor of Developmental Psychopathology and Language Disorders at the Department of Preschool Education Sciences and Educational Design of the University of the Aegean. She has more than 30 scholarly publications in influential peer-reviewed journals and more than 100 conference presentations, she has authored a monograph, four co- editing books, and three editing books in Greek language, as well as participated in several chapters in other scientific publications. She is academically responsible for education, training and education programs of Greek and international organizations and participates as a key researcher in Greek and international research programs, such as Erasmus Plus, Alliance edu, Cost.eu, Erasmus Sport. In parallel with the University of the Aegean, she has worked as adjunct faculty at University of Nicosia, University of Derby, University of Thessaly, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Hellenic Open University, Neapolis University of Paphos and Frederick University. Her research interests focus on the special education of children with intellectual disabilities, neurolinguistics, cognitive processes, autism, developmental psychopathology, speech and language development, genetic syndromes and intergenerational activities.
