Children's Speech

Children’s Speech brings together international scientific evidence on speech sound disorders and translates it into practical guidance for speech-language pathologists working with children and their families. Guided by the principles of evidence-based practice (EBP) and the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health—Children and Youth (ICF-CY), the book provides a comprehensive framework for understanding, assessing, and treating speech sound disorders. By integrating foundational theory with real-world clinical application, it prepares readers to deliver effective, child-centred intervention across diverse clinical settings.

Key Features

• Evidence-based approach grounded in current international research
• Frameworks aligned with EBP and ICF-CY to support holistic, child-centred care
• Strong foundational content, including speech development, types of speech sound disorders, anatomy, articulation, transcription, and theoretical models of speech acquisition
• Practice-oriented chapters reflecting the stages of clinical work, from assessment and analysis to goal setting and intervention planning
• Comprehensive coverage of intervention approaches, including phonological and motor speech interventions
• Guidance on conducting evidence-based practice in everyday clinical decision-making
• Detailed clinical case studies featuring real-life materials such as transcribed speech samples, case histories, and assessment results
• Clinical application tasks embedded throughout the text to reinforce learning and practical skills
• Ideal for speech-language pathology students and clinicians working with children with speech sound disorders