Introduction to Communication Disorders
A Life Span Perspective
Published on 1. November 1999
Book
Hardback
558 pages
978-0-205-27458-1 (ISBN)
Description
Introduction to Communication Disorders: A Lifespan Perspective presents an informative overview of the fields of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology in an interesting and highly readable manner. This text provides a solid foundation for future study by providing many viewpoints for the introductory student, offering personal stories of people with communication disorders, and examining the field from a lifespan perspective. In addition, the best models of good practice and approaches for assessment and intervention are discussed based on the authors' own clinical experience.
Each chapter describes a specific disorder and related assessment and intervention methods. Each disorder is also illustrated by the personal story of an individual with that disorder. Reader interest and thought are stimulated by thought questions placed throughout each chapter and by margin notes that highlight important information. The suggested readings and Internet locations provided at the conclusion of each chapter provide additional avenues by which students can gain further knowledge.
Unlike any other text currently available, Introduction to Communication Disorders features an accompanying CD-ROM - a learning device and study tool - which presents many of the disorders students read about in sound and video format. In addition, self-study questions follow the outline of each chapter and highlight important information.
Each chapter describes a specific disorder and related assessment and intervention methods. Each disorder is also illustrated by the personal story of an individual with that disorder. Reader interest and thought are stimulated by thought questions placed throughout each chapter and by margin notes that highlight important information. The suggested readings and Internet locations provided at the conclusion of each chapter provide additional avenues by which students can gain further knowledge.
Unlike any other text currently available, Introduction to Communication Disorders features an accompanying CD-ROM - a learning device and study tool - which presents many of the disorders students read about in sound and video format. In addition, self-study questions follow the outline of each chapter and highlight important information.
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Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 191 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-205-27458-1 (9780205274581)
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A Life Span Perspective
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Content
Most chapters begin with "Chapter Objectives" and conclude with "Summary," "Reflections," and "Suggested Resources."
1.Introduction to Communication, Disorders, and the Professions.
Human Communication.
Communicative Impairments.
Communicative Disorders in Historic Perspective.
The Team of Professionals.
Professional Organizations.
Helping Others to Help Themselves.
2.Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech and Voice Mechanism.
Introduction.
The Respiratory System.
The Laryngeal System.
The Articulatory/Resonating System.
Speech Production Process.
3.Communication Development.
A Chronology.
4.Assessment and Treatment.
Differences, Dialects, Disorders.
Is There a Problem?
Defining the Problem.
Treatment of Communication Disorders.
5.Childhood Language Impairments.
Associated Disorders and Related Causes.
Aspects of Language Affected.
Assessment.
Intervention.
6.Adult Language Impairments.
Central Nervous System.
Aphasia.
Right Hemisphere Injury.
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI).
Dementia.
7.Fluency Disorders.
Introduction.
Effects of Stuttering on Life Activities.
Fluent Speech versus Stuttering.
The Onset and Development of Stuttering.
Theories and Conceptualizations of Stuttering.
Identifying and Treating Stuttering in Children.
Therapeutic Techniques Used with Older Children and Adults Who Stutter.
The Effectiveness of Stuttering Treatment.
8.The Voice and Voice Disorders.
Pitch and the Pitch-Changing Mechanism.
Vocal Intensity and the Intensity-Changing Mechanism.
Changes in Voice Production Through the Life Span.
Disorders of Voice.
The Voice Evaluation and Voice Therapy.
9.Disorders of Articulation and Phonology.
Understanding Speech Sounds.
Associated Disorders and Related Causes.
Language and Dialectal Variations.
Assessment.
Intervention.
10.Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate.
Introduction.
Development of the Face and Palate.
Clinical Features of Clefts.
Cleft Lip and Palate Classification Systems.
Etiologies of Clefts.
Incidence of Clefts.
Gender and Racial Difference.
The Cleft Palate Team and General Management Issues.
Communicative Problems Associated with Clefts.
11.Neurogenic Speech Disorders.
Motor Speech Control.
Causes of Neurogenic Speech Disorders.
Cerebral Palsy.
The Dysarthrias.
Apraxia of Speech.
12.Disorders of Swallowing.
The Swallowing Process.
Disordered Swallowing.
Causes and Correlates of Swallowing Disorders.
Evaluation for Swallowing.
Dysphagia Intervention and Treatment.
Prognoses and Outcomes for Swallowing Disorders.
13.Audiology and Hearing Loss.
Introduction: What Is Audiology?
Fundamentals of Sound.
The Anatomy of the Ear.
Types of Hearing Loss.
Central Auditory Processing Disorders.
Degrees of Hearing Loss.
Deafness and Culture.
Audiological Testing Procedures.
Aural Habilitation/Rehabilitation.
Afterword.
Suggested Resources.
Glossary.
Author Index.
Subject Index.
1.Introduction to Communication, Disorders, and the Professions.
Human Communication.
Communicative Impairments.
Communicative Disorders in Historic Perspective.
The Team of Professionals.
Professional Organizations.
Helping Others to Help Themselves.
2.Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech and Voice Mechanism.
Introduction.
The Respiratory System.
The Laryngeal System.
The Articulatory/Resonating System.
Speech Production Process.
3.Communication Development.
A Chronology.
4.Assessment and Treatment.
Differences, Dialects, Disorders.
Is There a Problem?
Defining the Problem.
Treatment of Communication Disorders.
5.Childhood Language Impairments.
Associated Disorders and Related Causes.
Aspects of Language Affected.
Assessment.
Intervention.
6.Adult Language Impairments.
Central Nervous System.
Aphasia.
Right Hemisphere Injury.
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI).
Dementia.
7.Fluency Disorders.
Introduction.
Effects of Stuttering on Life Activities.
Fluent Speech versus Stuttering.
The Onset and Development of Stuttering.
Theories and Conceptualizations of Stuttering.
Identifying and Treating Stuttering in Children.
Therapeutic Techniques Used with Older Children and Adults Who Stutter.
The Effectiveness of Stuttering Treatment.
8.The Voice and Voice Disorders.
Pitch and the Pitch-Changing Mechanism.
Vocal Intensity and the Intensity-Changing Mechanism.
Changes in Voice Production Through the Life Span.
Disorders of Voice.
The Voice Evaluation and Voice Therapy.
9.Disorders of Articulation and Phonology.
Understanding Speech Sounds.
Associated Disorders and Related Causes.
Language and Dialectal Variations.
Assessment.
Intervention.
10.Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate.
Introduction.
Development of the Face and Palate.
Clinical Features of Clefts.
Cleft Lip and Palate Classification Systems.
Etiologies of Clefts.
Incidence of Clefts.
Gender and Racial Difference.
The Cleft Palate Team and General Management Issues.
Communicative Problems Associated with Clefts.
11.Neurogenic Speech Disorders.
Motor Speech Control.
Causes of Neurogenic Speech Disorders.
Cerebral Palsy.
The Dysarthrias.
Apraxia of Speech.
12.Disorders of Swallowing.
The Swallowing Process.
Disordered Swallowing.
Causes and Correlates of Swallowing Disorders.
Evaluation for Swallowing.
Dysphagia Intervention and Treatment.
Prognoses and Outcomes for Swallowing Disorders.
13.Audiology and Hearing Loss.
Introduction: What Is Audiology?
Fundamentals of Sound.
The Anatomy of the Ear.
Types of Hearing Loss.
Central Auditory Processing Disorders.
Degrees of Hearing Loss.
Deafness and Culture.
Audiological Testing Procedures.
Aural Habilitation/Rehabilitation.
Afterword.
Suggested Resources.
Glossary.
Author Index.
Subject Index.