Assessment of Communication Disorders in Children, 4th ed.
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Assessment of Communication Disorders in Children: Resources and Protocols, Fourth Edition offers a unique combination of scholarly information, invaluable resources, and time-saving protocols on assessment of the full range of communication disorders in children, including nonverbal or minimally verbal children. Most resource books offer limited research and scholarly information, thus making them unsuitable as textbooks for academic courses on assessment and diagnosis. Similarly, most traditional textbooks do not include practical, easy-to-use, and time-saving resources and protocols that the practicing clinicians can readily use during assessment sessions. By combining the strengths of traditional texts with newer assessment resources and protocols, this one-of-a-kind book offers a single, comprehensive source that is suitable as a textbook and useful as a practical clinical resource. This bestselling and trusted text: Includes an extensive discussion of issues in using standardized tests along with detailed information on psychometric principles and offers a detailed discussion of alternative assessment approaches that minimize the problems inherent to standardized tests Describes a new, comprehensive, and integrated assessment approach that derives its strengths from the traditional as well as several alternative approaches Addresses the multicultural issues in assessing communication disorders in children and integrates culturally responsive assessment procedures into the assessment protocols Contains two chapters for each disorder: one on resources that offers scholarly and research background and one on resources that describe practical procedures and protocols that save the clinician's preparation time New to the Fourth Edition: Lecture slides for instructors on the PluralPlus companion website A new section on the assessment of voice in transgender and gender diverse adolescents A new section on selective mutism in bilingual children, included in alternative and integrated assessment of ethnoculturally diverse children All normative tables placed in relevant chapter appendices for quick access The content has been updated throughout to reflect the current state of research Updated diagnostic features of all childhood communication disorders All protocols streamlined and edited for precision (in book and on website) Updated resources for commonly used assessment instruments and standardized tests, now available on the companion website All defined and key terms are now bolded Simplified writing style and reduced redundancy for increased readability and comprehension
Clinical Voice Pathology, 7th ed.
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Clinical Voice Pathology: Theory and Management, a classic text now in its seventh edition, is a comprehensive resource that addresses the history, anatomy, physiology, etiologies, pathologies, and contemporary issues related to the assessment and management of the voice and related disorders. While continuing to provide the graduate speech-language pathology student with the knowledge necessary to evaluate and treat an impressive array of voice disorders, the text now includes two new chapters that focus on the expanding role of the speech-language pathologist in (1) upper airway disorders (including chronic refractory cough as well as inducible- and exercise-induced laryngeal obstruction), and (2) gender-affirming voice and communication training. With a foundation rooted in science, combined with the vast clinical and research expertise of the authors, students and practicing clinicians will be equipped with the knowledge necessary to effectively assess and manage not only a wide range of voice and upper airway disorders, but also individuals who seek gender-affirming voice care. Individuals with diverse voice and airway related issues, such as professional voice users, performers, patients with laryngeal cancer, or who are tracheostomy and ventilator-dependent are often complex and demand a clinician who possesses an extraordinary depth and breadth of knowledge. To facilitate the acquisition of this knowledge, this text offers a wealth of visual aids, including artwork, case studies, and a companion website with extensive audiovisual instructional materials. These features not only maintain the high standards set by previous editions but further enhance the learning experience. New to the Seventh Edition A new chapter describing the SLP's roles and responsibilities in the assessment and management of upper airway disorders including chronic refractory cough (CRC), inducible laryngeal obstruction (ILO) and exercise-induced laryngeal obstruction (EILO). A new chapter on gender-affirming voice and communication training for transgender and gender-diverse individuals including approaches to gender-affirming health care. Additional extensive audio and video examples of clinical cases and related treatment outcomes. Instructional "how-to" videos demonstrating important procedural aspects of assessment (eg, focal laryngeal palpation, voice stimulability testing) and specific evidence-based voice therapies including manual laryngeal reposturing, circumlaryngeal massage, vocal function exercises, and resonant voice therapy. Continued focus on enhancements to instruction and learning, including use of "Call-Out" boxes to highlight cases and encourage additional discussion. Updated references throughout the text to reflect the current state of clinical research and practice. Key Features New Chapters on (i) Upper airway disorders and (ii) Gender-affirming voice care Full-color text and images Numerous Call Out boxes Multiple helpful appendices
Cognitive Communication Disorders, 4th ed.
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The fourth edition of Cognitive Communication Disorders is an essential text for graduate speech-language pathology courses on cognitively-based communication disorders. It provides vital information on the cognitive foundations of communication (attention, memory, and executive function). The book provides readers with a comprehensive theoretical and applied review of how deficits in these core cognitive abilities manifest in right hemisphere brain damage, dementia, primary progressive aphasia, concussion, and traumatic brain injury. Case studies illustrate principles of clinical management, and figures and tables facilitate understanding of neurobehavioral correlates, differential diagnoses, and other critical clinical information. New to the Fourth Edition New co-editor, Sarah E. Wallace A new chapter on working with underserved populations Chapters now begin with learning objectives for an educational frame of reference for students before new material is presented A glossary makes it easy to find definitions of all of the book's key terminology Updated and expanded evidence-based information on assessment and treatment of cognitive communication deficits Updated case studies addressing assessment and treatment of individuals with cognitive communication disorders with attention to underserved clinical populations New online ancillary resources include a test bank and sample syllabus for instructors, and a list of helpful recommended readings for students The international roster of returning and new contributors includes Maya Albin, Margaret Lehman Blake, Jessica A. Brown, Mariana Christodoulou Devledian, Fofi Constantinidou, Petrea L. Cornwell, Heather Dial, Eduardo Europa, Kathryn Y. Hardin, Maya Henry, Ronelle Heweston, Kelly Knollman-Porter, Nidhi Mahendra, Katy H. O'Brien, Mary H. Purdy, Sarah N. Villard, Sarah E. Wallace, and Catherine Wiseman-Hakes.
Foundations of Aural Rehabilitation: Children, Adults, and Their Family Membersm 6th ed.
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Thoroughly updated with three new chapters, Foundations of Aural Rehabilitation: Children, Adults, and Their Family Members, Sixth Edition introduces the fundamentals of audiologic rehabilitation and hearing-related speech-language pathology in an easy-to-read, concise resource for the field of communication sciences and disorders. The text offers creative coverage of theory, clinical practice, and research-based approaches for identifying, diagnosing, and treating hearing-related communication disorders in children and adults. The book includes case studies, and general demographic, medical, and pop-cultural trends are considered in parallel with corresponding developments in aural rehabilitation. The text is separated into three sections for the most comprehensive coverage of each topic: Part 1 describes the components of an aural rehabilitation plan, Part 2 concerns adults and their family members, and Part 3 concerns children and their parents. Important topics throughout include patient-centered services, counseling, diagnostics, selection and fitting of listening devices, conversational fluency and communication strategies training, auditory training, speechreading, language and speech acquisition, and literacy. New to the Sixth Edition Reorganization of chapters combine shared themes and streamline learning: Audiological Examination and Listening Devices chapters have been combined into Chapter 2 Assessing Conversational Fluency and Communication chapters are now combined into Chapter 6 New chapters on: Auditory training for children, with detailed guidance for developing training objectives and activities (Chapter 13) Language development and language therapy (Chapter 14) Speech and literacy acquisition, along with practical examples of lessons (Chapter 15) Inclusion or expansion of special topics, including auditory processing disorder, hidden hearing loss, unilateral hearing loss, and cultural competency Improved and expanded number of figures that illustrate and illuminate key concepts and ideas Key Features Focus on evidence-based approaches to aural rehabilitation Written in an engaging and clear style Chapters begin with Chapter Outlines and end with Key Chapter Points and Terms and Concepts to Remember Case studies in each chapter Numerous illustrations, tables, sidebars, and text boxes enrich the presentation of concepts Bolded key terms throughout with definitions in the margins and a comprehensive glossary make for easy review Chapter Key Resources and Appendices provide tools that can be used in clinical practice
Motor Speech Disorders: Diagnosis and Treatment, 4th ed.
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Motor Speech Disorders: Diagnosis and Treatment, Fourth Edition offers a detailed yet streamlined introduction to motor speech disorders for graduate speech-language pathology students and beginning clinicians. The text begins with a brief historical overview of motor speech disorders, providing useful context for understanding the technology and methodology used by today’s speech-language pathologists for assessment and treatment. The book also provides a practical introduction to the human motor system with 45 full-color anatomical illustrations enabling readers to more easily understand the challenging material. A full chapter is dedicated to the assessment of the disorders and includes a detailed explanation of the complete motor speech examination.
Neuroscience Fundamentals for Communication Sciences and Disorders, 2nd ed.
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Neuroscience Fundamentals for Communication Sciences and Disorders, Second Edition is a comprehensive textbook primarily designed for undergraduate neural bases or graduate neuroscience courses in communication sciences and disorders programs (CSD). The text can also be used as an accessible go-to reference for speech-language pathology and audiology clinical professionals practicing in medical and rehab settings. Written with an engaging and conversational style, the author uses humor and analogies to explain concepts that are often challenging for students. Complemented by more than 400 visually rich and beautifully drawn full-color illustrations, the book emphasizes brain and behavior relationships while also ensuring coverage of essential neuroanatomy and neurophysiology in an integrative fashion. With a comprehensive background in the principles, processes, and structures underlying the workings of the human nervous system, students and practitioners alike will be able to better understand and apply brain-behavior relationships to make appropriate clinical assessments and treatment decisions. Extending well beyond traditional neuroanatomy-based textbooks, this resource is designed to satisfy three major goals: Provide neuroanatomical and neurophysiological detail that meets the real-world needs of the contemporary CSD student as they move forward toward clinical practice and into the future where advancements in the field of health and brain sciences are accelerating and contributing more and more each day to all areas of rehabilitation. Provide clear, understandable explanations and intuitive material that explains how and why neuroanatomical systems, processes, and mechanisms of the nervous system operate as they do during human behavior. Provide a depth and scope of material that will allow the reader to better understand and appreciate a wide range of evidence-based literature related to behavior, cognition, emotion, language, and sensory perception--areas that all directly impact treatment decisions. New to the Second Edition 40 new full-color illustrations Reorganization and division of content from Chapters 4, 5, and 6 of the previous edition, into six new and more digestible chapters A new standalone chapter on the cranial nerves Addition of a major section and discussion on the neural bases of swallowing Addition of more summary tables and process flowcharts to simplify the text and provide ready-made study materials for students Revisions to most figures to improve their clarity and coherence with the written material