Neurogenic Communication Disorders: A Functional Approach

by Worrall, Linda E.

• ISBN13: 9780865778689
• ISBN10: 086577868X
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2000-01-01
• Publisher: THIEME NEW YORK

Summary

This book is the first to fully define and describe the functional approach to neurogenic communication and swallowing disorders.Featuring contributions from leading experts and researchers worldwide, this volume outlines diverse treatment and assessment strategies using the functional approach, also examining them from a consumer and payer perspective. These strategies are designed to improve the day-to-day life of patients, while providing third parties with the practical outcomes they seek.This outstanding book is ideal for SLPs and graduate students in speech-language pathology programs.

Table of Contents

Contributors	xi
Preface	xv
Section 1: Assessment of Functional Communication	1	(100)
Conceptual Framework for a Functional Approach to Acquired Neurogenic Disorders of Communication and Swallowing	3	(16)
Linda E. Worrall
The Assessment of Activity Limitation in Functional Communication: Challenges and Choices	19	(16)
Bronwyn J. Davidson
Linda E. Worrall
Beyond Activity: Measuring Participation in Society and Quality of Life	35	(20)
Fabiane M. Hirsch
Audrey L. Holland
Perspectives and Priorities: Accessing User Views in Functional Communication Assessment	55	(12)
Susan P. Parr
Sally C. Byng
Health-Care Restructuring and Its Focus on Functional Outcomes in the United States	67	(14)
Carol M. Frattali
The Assessment of Functional Communication in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Populations	81	(20)
Rosemary Baker
Section 2: Functional Communication Therapy Approaches	101	(88)
Functional Communication and the Workplace: A Neglected Domain	103	(22)
Claire Penn
Dilys Jones
Forging Partnerships with Volunteers	125	(12)
Linda E. Worrall
Edwin Yiu
Finding, Defining, and Refining Functionality in Real Life for People Confronting Aphasia	137	(25)
Jon G. Lyon
Social Approaches to the Management of Aphasia	162	(27)
Nina N. Simmons-Mackie
Section 3: Assessment and Treatment of Functional Communication in Specific Populations	189	(104)
The Influence of Professional Values on the Functional Communication Approach in Aphasia	191	(15)
Linda E. Worrall
Functional Communication in Cognitive Communication Disorders Following Traumatic Brain Injury	206	(14)
Brigette M. Larkins
Linda E. Worrall
Louise M. H. Hickson
A Framework for the Assessment and Treatment of Functional Communication in Dementia	220	(27)
Rosemary Lubinski
J. B.l Orange
Assessment and Treatment of Functional Communication in Dysarthria	247	(15)
Pamela M. Enderby
Assessment and Treatment of Functional Swallowing in Dysphagia	262	(14)
Barbara C. Sonies
Assessment and Treatment of Functional Communication Following Right Hemisphere Damage	276	(17)
Leora R. Cherney
Anita S. Halper
Section 4: Assessment and Treatment of Functional Communication in Different Settings	293	(36)
A Socioenvironmental Approach to Functional Communication in Hospital In-Patients	295	(17)
Robyn T. McCooey
Deborah Toffolo
Chris Code
Assessment and Treatment of Functional Communication in an Extended Care Facility	312	(17)
Deborah J.Pye
Linda E. Worrall
Louise M.H. Hickson
Section 5: Future Directions and Research Needs	329	(16)
Future Directions and Research Issues in Functional Communication Assessment and Treatment	331	(14)
Linda E. Worrall
Index	345