Communication Sciences and Disorders A Clinical Evidence-Based Approach, Video-Enhanced Pearson eText -- Access Card

by Justice, Laura M.; Redle, Erin E.

• ISBN13: 9780133396102
• ISBN10: 013339610X
• eBook ISBN(s): 9780133396102
• Additional ISBN(s): 9780135022801
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Nonspecific Binding
• Copyright: 2013-05-23
• Publisher: Pearson
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Summary

A clinical, case-based approach to communication sciences and disorders.
Communication Sciences and Disorders, A Contemporary Evidence-Based Perspective introduces you to the field through clinicians, patients, and families. Rich with examples, the first part covers foundational concepts of development, anatomy, physiology, augmentative and complex communication. Following these foundations, the second part highlights inherited and acquired disorders affecting children and older adults. A new chapter features multicultural topics, while an expanded chapter delves into advancements in assessment and intervention. Strong themes of literacy weave throughout.

For courses in communication sciences and disorders.

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Table of Contents

PART I: FOUNDATIONS OF COMMUNICATION SCIENCES AND DISORDERS

1.      Fundamentals of Communication Sciences and Disorders

2.      An Overview of Communication Development

3.      Anatomical and Physiological Bases of Communication and Communication Disorders

4.      Augmentative and Alternative Communication and Complex Communication Needs

5.      Communication Disorders in a Multicultural World

 

PART II: COMMUNICATION DISORDERS ACROSS THE LIFESPAN

6.      Evidence-Based Practices in Assessment and Intervention

7.      Child Language Disorders

8.      Adult Language Disorders and Cognitive-Based Dysfunctions/Reading Disabilities

9.      Speech Sound Disorders

10.  Fluency Disorders

11.  Voice Disorders

12.  Motor Speech Disorders: Apraxia and Dysarthria

13.  Pediatric Hearing Loss

14.  Hearing Loss in Adults

15.  Feeding and Swallowing Disorders