{"product_id":"9781394180363","title":"Language in Autism","description":"\u003ch1\u003eLanguage in Autism\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch3\u003eJeannette Schaeffer | Rama Novogrodsky | Alexandra Perovic | Philippe Prévost | Laurice Tuller\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage Arts \u0026amp; Disciplines \/ Linguistics \/ Psycholinguistics\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA comprehensive exploration of language development and impairments in Autism\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLanguage is a critical yet understudied component of profiles across the autism spectrum. \u003ci\u003eLanguage in Autism\u003c\/i\u003e is a novel, interdisciplinary textbook that addresses this gap by consolidating cutting-edge linguistic research and evidence-based insights into a single volume accessible to students, teachers, and professionals from a wide variety of disciplines.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAuthored by a team of leading experts affiliated with the Language Abilities in Children with Autism (LACA) network, Language in Autism applies what we know about the nature of human languageto the study of language in autism. With 16 finely crafted chapters, the textbook examines a broad range of issues central to language in autism. These include systematic examination of the different language components (the lexicon, phonology, pragmatics, etc.) as well as an array of topics that cut across these components, such as multilingualism, reading, or language in autism compared to other neurodevelopmental disorders.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDesigned with students and professionals in mind, \u003ci\u003eLanguage in Autism\u003c\/i\u003e incorporates practical tools such as explanatory text boxes, illustrations and structured chapter layouts to enhance comprehension and foster discussion. Each chapter includes foundational knowledge, real-world study examples, and forward-looking perspectives to inspire future research and intervention strategies. Equipping readers with the knowledge to make evidence-based decisions in clinical, educational, and research settings, \u003ci\u003eLanguage in Autism\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eFeatures insights from the Language Abilities in Children with Autism (LACA) network, presenting the latest findings from psycholinguistics and clinical linguistics\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFollows a consistent and reader-friendly layout, with chapters organized into sections including 'Anchoring', and 'Focus on a Specific Study'\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntegrates pedagogical tools such as 'What Do You Think?' and 'What Do You Know Now?', to engage readers in critical thinking and self-assessment and encourage them to pursue deeper understanding of each topic\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides clear explanations of technical terms and acronyms, supported by accessible summaries and examples to enhance understanding\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes discussions on emerging directions in language assessment for autistic individuals\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRaises clearly and coherently the challenging issues raised by current views of autism and language in autism\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eLanguage in Autism\u003c\/i\u003e is ideal for undergraduate and graduate students in psycholinguistics, language acquisition, clinical linguistics, education, and speech-language pathology, as well as for medical students and interns. It is also a valuable reference for speech-language pathologists, teachers, physicians, linguists, clinical researchers, and other professionals working with autistic individuals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJEANNETTE SCHAEFFER\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor of Language Acquisition at the University of Amsterdam. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRAMA NOVOGRODSKY\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eis\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eAssociate Professor of Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of Haifa. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eALEXANDRA PEROVIC\u003c\/b\u003e is Associate Professor of Clinical Linguistics at University College London. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePHILIPPE PRÉVOST\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor of Linguistics at the University of Tours. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLAURICE TULLER\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor Emerita of Linguistics at the University of Tours. This team of editors all have established expertise in language acquisition and language disorders, having published widely on language development in both monolingual and bilingual children, with and without language concerns, including, notably, autistic children. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e02 September 2025\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley-Blackwell\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9781394180363\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaperback \/ softback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e400\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e19.2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44315827306636,"sku":"9781394180363","price":43.16,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9781394180363.jpg?v=1780155831","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9781394180363","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}