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In this chapter the reader is introduced to what a communication disorder is, the type of communication disorders primary care providers are most likely to see, the terminology most frequently used to describe communication disorders, and the prevalence of communication disorders in children. This chapter also outlines the content for the remaining chapters of the book.
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Prelock, P.A., Hutchins, T.L. (2018). Overview of Communication Disorders. In: Clinical Guide to Assessment and Treatment of Communication Disorders . Best Practices in Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health Care. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-93203-3_1
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