Constraints‐based Nonlinear Phonological Theories in Clinical Phonology Across Languages

Chapter 23 Constraints-based Nonlinear Phonological Theories in Clinical Phonology Across Languages Barbara May Bernhardt, Barbara May BernhardtSearch for more papers by this authorJoseph P. Stemberger, Joseph P. StembergerSearch for more papers by this authorGlenda Mason, Glenda MasonSearch for more papers by this authorDaniel Bérubé, Daniel BérubéSearch for more papers by this author Barbara May Bernhardt, Barbara May BernhardtSearch for more papers by this authorJoseph P. Stemberger, Joseph P. StembergerSearch for more papers by this authorGlenda Mason, Glenda MasonSearch for more papers by this authorDaniel Bérubé, Daniel BérubéSearch for more papers by this author Book Editor(s):Martin J. Ball, Martin J. BallSearch for more papers by this authorNicole Müller, Nicole MüllerSearch for more papers by this authorElizabeth Spencer, Elizabeth SpencerSearch for more papers by this author First published: 08 January 2024 https://doi.org/10.1002/9781119875949.ch23 AboutPDFPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShareShare a linkShare onEmailFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat Abstract Speech‐language pathology has tracked changes in phonological theory for over 80 years. The current chapter situates the description of constraints‐based nonlinear phonological theories within the history of phonological theories and then describes clinical applications, primarily for children but where available, also for adults with neurogenic speech disorders (apraxia and paraphasia). References Aichert , I. , Lehner , K. , Falk , S. , Späth , M. , & Ziegler , W. ( 2019 ). 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