Neurogenic Disorders of Language : Theory Driven Clinical Practice

by Murray, Laura; Clark, Heather M

• ISBN13: 9781565937031
• ISBN10: 1565937031
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-11-10
• Publisher: Cengage Learning

Summary

Brain damage due to stroke, traumatic brain injury (TBI), progressive neurological disease, and other etiologies is extremely common worldwide. Neurogenic language disorders that result from the illnesses, accidents, or progressive diseases that cause brain damage can negatively impact an individual?s communicative and cognitive well-being. This thoughtful text provides speech-language pathologists and related health care professionals with a comprehensive examination of the concepts and procedures surrounding the management of adult neurogenic disorders. Information is provided on the major disorders including aphasia, traumatic brain injury, right hemisphere disorders, and dementia and assessment procedures and treatment approaches are discussed. In addition, clinical issues--both theoretical and applied--are highlighted throughout the book, making this an excellent choice for anyone working with neurogenic language disorders.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgment	ix
About the Authors	x
Preface	xi
Introduction: Models and Concepts	1	(24)
Introduction	1	(1)
Guiding Framework	2	(3)
Language and Cognition (Body Function)	5	(11)
Neural Bases of Language and Cognition (Body Structure)	16	(7)
Summary and Looking Ahead	23	(2)
Overview of Neurogenic Language Disorders	25	(32)
Introduction	25	(1)
Aphasia	26	(12)
Right Hemisphere Disorders	38	(8)
Traumatic Brain Injury	46	(6)
Dementia	52	(4)
Summary	56	(1)
Neuropathology of Neurogenic Language Disorders	57	(27)
Introduction	57	(1)
Stroke	58	(9)
Tumor	67	(1)
Infection	68	(1)
Traumatic Brain Injury	69	(5)
Dementing Illnesses	74	(9)
Summary	83	(1)
A General Model of Assessment	84	(39)
Introduction	84	(1)
Assessment: Definition and Goals	85	(7)
Assessment Procedures	92	(29)
Sharing Assessment Results	121	(1)
Summary	122	(1)
Assessment of Function: Quantifying and Qualifying Linguistic Disorders	123	(54)
Introduction	123	(1)
General Assessment Procedures	124	(1)
Case History and Observations	125	(4)
Screening or Bedside Procedures	129	(3)
Test Batteries	132	(11)
Tests of Specific Linguistic Functions	143	(26)
Test Confounds	169	(1)
Prognostic Factors for Linguistic Outcomes	170	(6)
Summary	176	(1)
Assessment of Function: Quantifying and Qualifying Cognitive Disorders	177	(39)
Introduction	177	(3)
Assessment Procedures	180	(31)
Test Confounds	211	(1)
Qualitative Assessment Considerations	212	(1)
Prognostic Factors for Cognitive Outcomes	213	(2)
Summary	215	(1)
Assessment of Activity and Participation and Quality of Life	216	(21)
Introduction	216	(1)
Defining Terms	217	(2)
Functional Measures	219	(6)
Participation Measures	225	(2)
Quality of Life Measures	227	(6)
Relationships among Measures of Impairment, Function, Participation, and Quality of Life	233	(1)
Authentic Assessment and Ethnography	234	(2)
Summary	236	(1)
Evidence-Based Practice	237	(17)
William H. Irwin
Introduction	237	(1)
Overview of EBP	238	(2)
The Process of Evidence-Based Practice	240	(13)
Current Practices and Future Directions	253	(1)
Summary	253	(1)
Remediation of Function: Behavioral Approaches	254	(69)
Introduction	254	(1)
Treatment of Linguistic Impairments	255	(40)
Treatment of Cognitive Impairments and Disabilities	295	(26)
Generalization and Transfer of Learning	321	(1)
Summary	322	(1)
Remediation of Function: Pharmacotherapy Approaches	323	(12)
Introduction	323	(1)
The Basics of Pharmacotherapy: Neurotransmitters	324	(1)
Pharmacological Treatment of Linguistic Impairments	325	(5)
Pharmacological Treatment of Cognitive Impairments	330	(4)
Summary	334	(1)
Remediation of Activity and Participation	335	(54)
Introduction	336	(1)
Activity-Focused Treatments	336	(37)
Participation-Focused Treatments and Community Resources	373	(5)
Complementary and Alternative Treatments	378	(7)
Counseling and Education	385	(3)
Summary	388	(1)
Modern Health Care and the Future of Neurogenic Language Disorders	389	(21)
Introduction	389	(1)
Concepts in Managed Care	390	(4)
Impact of Managed Care on Services for Neurogenic Language Disorders	394	(2)
Strategies for Optimizing Services for Neurogenic Language Disorders	396	(4)
Management Strategies across the Continuum of Care	400	(9)
Looking Ahead	409	(1)
Glossary	410	(14)
References	424	(78)
Index	502