Comprehensive Approaches to Assessing and Intervening in Childhood Language and Speech Disorders
A special issue of Children (ISSN 2227-9067). This special issue belongs to the section "Pediatric Neurology & Neurodevelopmental Disorders".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 July 2025) | Viewed by 2481
Special Issue Editors
Interests: assessment; intervention; language; speech; fluency
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Language and speech disorders in children pose significant challenges for clinicians and researchers. However, advancements in assessment and intervention have enhanced intervention outcomes, underscoring the importance of multidimensional evaluation methods and interventions grounded in thorough assessments and the best available scientific evidence.
Against this background, the aim of this Special Issue is to explore innovative, evidence-based approaches to assessing and intervening in childhood language and speech disorders. It will emphasize the value of interdisciplinary collaboration and the integration of emerging technologies to advance both research and clinical practice.
We invite original research and review articles that offer actionable insights, enhance service delivery, and contribute to the development of the field. By featuring cutting-edge work, the aim of this Special Issue is to inform clinical practice, inspire innovative solutions, and guide future research directions.
Dr. Ana Rita S. Valente
Dr. Marisa Lobo Lousada
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- language disorders
- speech disorders
- multidimensional assessment
- evidence-based intervention
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