Kamhi (communication sciences and disorders, U. of North Carolina at Greensboro) et al. compile 19 chapters on how speech-language pathologists can assess and intervene with children and adolescents who have developmental language disorders, while including practical clinical insights. Covering an age range of infants to young adults, authors discuss assessment, diagnosis, target selection, and intervention and service delivery. Multiple languages, written and spoken language, and form and function are covered. Specifically, chapters concentrate on early literacy development, word-level reading and spelling, text comprehension, writing, alternative communication modalities, syntax and morphology skills, vocabulary knowledge, the negative social and emotional consequences associated with developmental language disorders, narrative skills, and how the No Child Left Behind Act and Individuals with Disabilities Education Act affect service delivery. Authors work in communications sciences and disorders, speech and hearing sciences, education, early childhood education, and special education in the US and New Zealand. Annotation ©2007 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)