60th Annual Meeting

October 19 - 27, 2013

Institute 8 (ticket)

Communication and Language Development Implications for Clinical Practice

This Institute reviews the current literature on communication and language development, highlighting the impact of genetic and environmental factors, as well as the role of risk factors on the development of language and communication disorders, including the development of behavioral problems and psychiatric disorders. Presenters look at the neurodevelopmental significance of communication and language acquisition in normal development and describe innovative research and state-of-the-art treatment interventions that may improve deficits and lessen their negative impact on children’s socio-emotional and cognitive development. Recommendations are made in reference to early childhood and special education provisions that should be considered by policy decision makers.