Introduction to Communication Disorders:A Lifespan Evidence-Based Perspective: International Edition

Comprehensive yet compact and user-friendly, the fourth edition of Introduction to Communication Disorders takes a unique lifespan perspective that enables students to focus both on disorders and also on how these disorders impact on the lives of individuals. Through case studies, technical illustrations, best practices boxes, and other features, each chapter describes a specific disorder, related assessment, and applicable intervention methods - all with a foundation in evidence-based practices.
 
More than a simple catalog of communication disorders, this relaxed and readable introductory text illustrates each chapter with a detailed case study. In addition, the new and completely revised fourth edition of this book has been updated to include new features, new research, and new material.
 
New to this Edition:
 

The addition of evidence-based practice (EBP) throughout the text provides students with the most effective and efficient assessment and intervention practices possible.

Research updates and revisions throughout the text, including over 400 new and relevant research studies, keeps the book current and relevant in an ever-changing field.

Best practices boxes in each chapter cover the ideal assessment and intervention process for each disorder discussed and offer students a quick and easy-to-read reference.

Website references in each chapter allow readers to further explore topics relating to communication disorders on the Internet.

New diagrams and figures illustrate the locations of various disorders, especially those with a neurological basis.

New communication disorders have been added, including childhood motor speech disorders and other language disorders, making the text more comprehensive.

A redesigned companion website is now more user-friendly and better helps students learn the material included in the text and explore additional websites of interest.

List of contents

Preface
 
1. A Journey: From Student to Professional
    Helping Others to Help Themselves
    Service Through the Lifespan
    Communication Disorders in Historical Perspective
 
2. Typical and Disordered Communication
    Human Communication
    Communication Through the Lifespan
    Communication Impairments
               
3. Anatomy and Physiology Related to Speech, Hearing, and Language
    The Physiological Subsystems Supporting Speech
    The Speech Production Process
 
4. Assessment and Intervention
    Differences, Dialects, Disorders
    Is There a Problem?
    Defining the Problem
    Intervention with Communication Disorders
               
5. Childhood Language Impairments
    Language Development Through the Lifespan
    Association Disorders and Related Causes
    Aspects of Language Affected
    Assessment
    Intervention
 
6. Developmental Literacy Impairments
    Reading
    Writing
 
7. Adult Language Impairments
    Language Development Through the Lifespan
    Aphasia
    Right Hemisphere Damage
    Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
    Dementia
 
8. Fluency Disorders
    Fluent Speech Versus Stuttering      
    The Onset and Development of Stuttering Through the Lifespan
    Therapeutic Techniques Used with Young Children
    Therapeutic Techniques Used with Older Children and Adults Who Stutter
    The Effectiveness of Stuttering Intervention Through the Lifespan
 
9. The Voice and Voice Disorders
    Pitch and the Pitch-Changing Mechanism
    Vocal Loudness and the Loudness-Changing Mechanism
    The Voice Evaluation and Intervention          
    Efficacy of Voice Therapy
 
10. Disorders of Articulation and Phonology
    Understanding Speech Sounds
    Speech-Sound Development Through the Lifespan
    Associated Disorders and Related Causes
    Language and Dialectal Variations
    Intervention
 
11. Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate
    Physical Challenges of Clefts Through the Lifespan
    Development of the Face and Palate
    Cleft Lip and Palate Classification Systems
    Clinical Features of Clefts
    Etiologics of Clefts
    Incidence of Clefts
    Communication Problems Associated with Clefts
               
12. Neurogenic Speech Disorders
    Causes of Neurogenic Speech Disorders
    The Dysarthrias
    Apraxia of Speech
 
13. Disorders of Swallowing
    Lifespan Perspectives
    The Swallowing Process
    Disordered Swallowing
    Evaluation for Swallowing
    Dysphagia Intervention and Treatment
    Prognoses and Outcomes for Swallowing Disorders
 
14. Audiology and Hearing Losee
    Incidence and Prevalence of Hearing Loss
    Hearing Loss Through the Lifespan
    What Is Audiology?
    Anatomy and Physiology of the Auditory System
    Types of Hearing Loss
    Degrees of Hearing Loss
    Audiological Assessment Procedures
    Aural (Audiological) Habilitation/Rehabilitation
 
15. Augmentative and Alternative Communication
    Types of AAC
    Speech and AAC
    Intervention Considerations
 
Appendix A: Requirements for Becoming an Audiologist
Appendix B: Requirements for Becoming a Speech-Language Pathologist
 
Glossary
References
Author Index
Subject Index

About the author

Robert Owens is a NYS Distinguished Teaching Professor of Communicative Disorders and Sciences at SUNY Geneseo and the author of three textbooks, and a score of other books, articles and book chapters. He has presented over 180 professional workshops and papers. His professional interests are language development and disorders.

Summary

For students taking introductory courses in communication sciences and disorders.
 
A comprehensive overview of the fields of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, written with an emphasis on real life cases and evidence-based practice.
 
Comprehensive yet compact and user-friendly, the fourth edition of Introduction to Communication Disorders takes a unique lifespan perspective that enables students to focus both on disorders and also on how these disorders impact on the lives of individuals. Through case studies, technical illustrations, best practices boxes, and other features, each chapter describes a specific disorder, related assessment, and applicable intervention methods - all with a foundation in evidence-based practices.
 
More than a simple catalog of communication disorders, this relaxed and readable introductory text illustrates each chapter with a detailed case study. In addition, the new and completely revised fourth edition of this book has been updated to include new features, new research, and new material.

Product details

• Authors: Kimberly A. Farinella, Kimberly E. Farinella, Dale Evan Metz, Robert E. Owens
• Publisher: Pearson Academic
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.01.2010
• EAN: 9780137033751
• ISBN: 978-0-13-703375-1
• No. of pages: 600
• Weight: 1090 g
• Series: Allyn & Bacon; Allyn & Bacon