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INTRO: A Guide to Communication Sciences and Disorders

INTRO: A Guide to Communication Sciences and Disorders

          
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With its engaging color layout and easy to read writing style, INTRO: A Guide to Communication Sciences and Disorders, Fourth Edition is designed for undergraduate students with an interest in entering the field of communication sciences and disorders. INTRO is an introduction to the professions of speech-language pathology and audiology and the underlying discipline on which they are based, communication sciences and disorders. The text provides essential information concerning a wide range of communication disorders found in children and adults. The structure of the book is consistent across chapters to assist beginning students in grasping new vocabulary and concepts. An introduction to each of the various disorders includes some of the fascinating historical background surrounding each disorder, as well as current theories. A portion of each chapter is dedicated to diverse and cultural aspects of communication disorders, as well as prevalent information about various communication disorders as found in English-speaking countries around the world, including Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom, the United States, and New Zealand. New to the Fourth Edition New chapters: A new chapter on autism spectrum disorder The original chapter covering neurogenic communication disorders has been divided into separate chapters on neurogenic language disorders and motor speech disorders Updated history section for each chapter profiling the diverse contributions from individuals to the field of communication sciences and disorders Updated the Cultural Considerations for each chapter Updated online ancillary resources, and new eFlashcards for students Key Features Solo-authorship ensures a cohesive writing style throughout the book A strong international focus Each chapter begins with learning objectives and ends with study questions to review key concepts Bolded key terms and a comprehensive glossary improve retention of the material The text includes real-life examples in the form of video links to help reinforce the information in the text Each chapter provides a focus on "past and present" FYI boxes call out interesting and novel information Full color design and images to engage undergraduate students PluralPlus Online Ancillary Materials For instructors: PowerPoint Slides, Test Bank, Sample Course Syllabus For students: Practice Quizzes, eFlashcards, and Additional Web Resources The text is also an essential text for speech-language pathology assistant (SLPA) courses.

Table of Contents:
Foreword to the First Edition by John H. Saxman, PhD Preface Reviewers Section 1. Background to Communication Sciences and Disorders Chapter 1. Communication Disorders and the Professions Objectives Introduction Terminology and Definitions Models of Communication The Professions A Brief History of the Professions Educational Preparation Professional Work Settings Professional Code of Ethics Cultural Considerations and Communication Disorders Summery of Chapter The Professions of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology on the World Wide Web Study Questions References Appendix 1-A. ASHA Code of Ethics (2023) Chapter 2. Anatomy of Speech and Hearing Objectives Introduction Speech Anatomy The Process of Speech Production Hearing Anatomy The Process of Hearing Historic Aspects of Anatomy and Physiology Cultural Considerations in Anatomy and Physiology Summary of Chapter Anatomy and Physiology on the World Wide Web Study Questions References Section 2. Developmental Communication Disorders Chapter 3. Child Language Disorders Objectives Introduction Terminology and Definitions Language Development Historic Aspects of Child Language Disorders Characteristics of Child Language Disorders Current Theories Regarding Child Language Development and Disorders Assessment of Child Language Disorders Treatment of Child Language Disorders Cultural Considerations and Child Language Disorders Summary of Chapter Child Language Disorders on the World Wide Web Study Questions References Chapter 4. Child Speech Sound Disorders Objectives Introduction Terminology and Definitions Historic Aspects of Child Speech Sound Disorders Characteristics of Speech Sound Disorders Current Theories Regarding Child Speech Sound Disorders Assessment of Child Speech Sound Disorders Treatment of Child Speech Sound Disorders Cultural Consideration and Child Speech Sound Disorders Summary of Chapter Child Speech Sound Disorders on the World Wide Web Study Questions References Chapter 5. Fluency Disorders Objectives Introduction Terminology and Definitions Historic Aspects of Fluency Disorders Characteristics of Fluency Disorders Current Theories Regarding Stuttering Assessment of Fluency Disorders Treatment of Fluency Disorders Cultural Considerations and Fluency Disorders Summary of Chapter Fluency Disorders on the World Wide Web Study Questions References Chapter 6. Cleft Lip and Palate Objectives Introduction Terminology and Definitions Historic Aspects of Cleft Lip and Palate Characteristics of Cleft Lip and Palate Current Theories of Cleft Lip and Palate Assessment of Cleft Lip and Palate Treatment of Cleft Lip and Palate Cultural Considerations and Cleft Lip and Palate Summary of Chapter Cleft Lip and Palate on the World Wide Web Study Questions References Chapter 7. Autism Spectrum Disorder Objectives Introduction Terminology and Definitions Historic Aspects of Autism Spectrum Disorder Characteristics of Autism Spectrum Disorder Current Theories of Autism Spectrum Disorder Assessment of Autism Spectrum Disorder Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder Cultural Considerations and Autism Spectrum Disorder Summary of Chapter Autism Spectrum Disorder on the World Wide Web Study Questions References Section 3. Acquired and Genetic Communication Disorders Chapter 8. Voice Disorders Objectives Introduction Terminology and Definitions Historic Aspects of Voice Disorders Characteristics of Voice Disorders Current Theories of Voice Disorders Assessment of Voice Disorders Treatment of Voice Disorders Cultural Considerations and Voice Disorders Summary of Chapter Voice Disorders on the World Wide Web Study Questions References Chapter 9. Neurogenic Language Disorders Objectives Introduction Terminology and Definitions Historic Aspects of Neurogenic Language Disorders Characteristics of Neurogenic Language Disorders Current Theories Regarding Neurogenic Language Disorders Assessment of Neurogenic Language Disorders Treatment of Neurogenic Language Disorders Cultural Considerations and Neurogenic Language Disorders Summary of Chapter Neurogenic Language Disorders on the World Wide Web Study Questions References Chapter 10. Motor Speech Disorders Objectives Introduction Terminology and Definitions Historic Aspects of Motor Speech Disorders Characteristics of Motor Speech Disorders Current Theories Regarding Motor Speech Disorders Assessment of Motor Speech Disorders Treatment of Motor Speech Disorders Cultural Considerations and Motor Speech Disorders Summary of Chapter Motor Speech Disorders on the World Wide Web Study Questions References Chapter 11. Dysphagia Objectives Introduction Terminology and Definitions Historic Aspects of Dysphagia Characteristics of Dysphagia Causes of Dysphagia Assessment of Dysphagia Treatment of Dysphagia Cultural Considerations and Dysphagia Summary of Chapter Dysphagia on the World Wide Web Study Questions References Chapter 12. Augmentative and Alternative Communication Objectives Introduction Terminology and Definitions Historic Aspects of AAC Characteristics of AAC Assessment of AAC Treatment of AAC Cultural Considerations and AAC Summary of Chapter AAC on the World Wide Web Study Questions References Chapter 13. Genetics and Syndromes Objectives Introduction Terminology and Definitions Historic Aspects of Genetics Characteristics of Syndromes Assessment of Genetic Conditions Treatment of Genetic Conditions Cultural Considerations and Genetics Summary of Chapter Genetics and Syndromes on the World Wide Web Study Questions References Section 4. Audition Chapter 14. Hearing Disorders Objectives Introduction Terminology and Definitions Historic Aspects of Hearing Disorders Characteristics of Hearing Disorders Assessment of Hearing Disorders Cultural Considerations and Hearing Disorders Summary of Chapter Hearing Disorders on the World Wide Web Study Questions Summary of Chapter Cleft Lip and Palate on the World Wide Web Study Questions References Chapter 7. Autism Spectrum Disorder Objectives Introduction Terminology and Definitions Historic Aspects of Autism Spectrum Disorder Characteristics of Autism Spectrum Disorder Current Theories of Autism Spectrum Disorder Assessment of Autism Spectrum Disorder Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder Cultural Considerations and Autism Spectrum Disorder Summary of Chapter Autism Spectrum Disorder on the World Wide Web Study Questions References Section 3. Acquired and Genetic Communication Disorders Chapter 8. Voice Disorders Objectives Introduction Terminology and Definitions Historic Aspects of Voice Disorders Characteristics of Voice Disorders Current Theories of Voice Disorders Assessment of Voice Disorders Treatment of Voice Disorders Cultural Considerations and Voice Disorders Summary of Chapter Voice Disorders on the World Wide Web Study Questions References Chapter 9. Neurogenic Language Disorders Objectives Introduction Terminology and Definitions Historic Aspects of Neurogenic Language Disorders Characteristics of Neurogenic Language Disorders Current Theories Regarding Neurogenic Language Disorders Assessment of Neurogenic Language Disorders Treatment of Neurogenic Language Disorders Cultural Considerations and Neurogenic Language Disorders Summary of Chapter Neurogenic Language Disorders on the World Wide Web Study Questions References Chapter 10. Motor Speech Disorders Objectives Introduction Terminology and Definitions Historic Aspects of Motor Speech Disorders Characteristics of Motor Speech Disorders Current Theories Regarding Motor Speech Disorders Assessment of Motor Speech Disorders Treatment of Motor Speech Disorders Cultural Considerations and Motor Speech Disorders Summary of Chapter Motor Speech Disorders on the World Wide Web Study Questions References Chapter 11. Dysphagia Objectives Introduction Terminology and Definitions Historic Aspects of Dysphagia Characteristics of Dysphagia Causes of Dysphagia Assessment of Dysphagia Treatment of Dysphagia Cultural Considerations and Dysphagia Summary of Chapter Dysphagia on the World Wide Web Study Questions References Chapter 12. Augmentative and Alternative Communication Objectives Introduction Terminology and Definitions Historic Aspects of AAC Characteristics of AAC Assessment of AAC Treatment of AAC Cultural Considerations and AAC Summary of Chapter AAC on the World Wide Web Study Questions References Chapter 13. Genetics and Syndromes Objectives Introduction Terminology and Definitions Historic Aspects of Genetics Characteristics of Syndromes Assessment of Genetic Conditions Treatment of Genetic Conditions Cultural Considerations and Genetics Summary of Chapter Genetics and Syndromes on the World Wide Web Study Questions References Section 4. Audition Chapter 14. Hearing Disorders Objectives Introduction Terminology and Definitions Historic Aspects of Hearing Disorders Characteristics of Hearing Disorders Assessment of Hearing Disorders Cultural Considerations and Hearing Disorders Summary of Chapter Hearing Disorders on the World Wide Web Study Questions References Chapter 15. Auditory Rehabilitation Objectives Introduction Terminology and Definitions Historic Aspects of Aural Rehabilitation Treatment Approaches: Hearing Rehabilitation Treatment Approaches: Speech and Language Rehabilitation Cultural Considerations and Aural Rehabilitation Summary of Chapter Aural Rehabilitation on the World Wide Web Study Questions References Glossary Index


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781635504767
  • Publisher: Plural Publishing Inc
  • Publisher Imprint: Plural Publishing Inc
  • Height: 279 mm
  • No of Pages: 412
  • Width: 216 mm
  • ISBN-10: 1635504767
  • Publisher Date: 08 Dec 2023
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Sub Title: A Guide to Communication Sciences and Disorders


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