
Introduction to Communication Disorders
A Lifespan Perspective
Pearson (Publisher)
3rd Edition
Published on 1. June 2006
Book
Mixed media product
576 pages
978-0-205-48787-5 (ISBN)
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Description
Introduction to Communication Disorders: A Life Span Perspective, Third Edition,is a comprehensive overview of the fields of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, written in an appealing and highly readable manner.
This best-selling text catalogs and discusses each disorder with an emphasis on how the disorder impacts the individual. It serves as a foundation by providing many viewpoints for the introductory student, offering personal stories from people with communication disorders and examining the field from a lifespan perspective. In addition, the text discusses the best models of good practice and approaches for assessment and intervention based on the authors' own clinical experiences. Each chapter describes a specific disorder, related assessment, and applicable intervention methods. Each disorder is also illustrated by the personal story of an individual with that disorder. More than merely a catalog, Introduction to Communication Disorders, Third Edition, brings students into the daily lives of individuals who suffer from a disorder.
In addition to being packaged with a free student CD-ROM, the content throughout has been reorganized to reflect the needs of students in introductory courses and improve information the flow of information, specifically content on Anatomy & Physiology, Language Development. The new edition also features case studies at the beginning of each chapter, a new chapter on literacy impairments, instructors materials and a new companion website
This best-selling text catalogs and discusses each disorder with an emphasis on how the disorder impacts the individual. It serves as a foundation by providing many viewpoints for the introductory student, offering personal stories from people with communication disorders and examining the field from a lifespan perspective. In addition, the text discusses the best models of good practice and approaches for assessment and intervention based on the authors' own clinical experiences. Each chapter describes a specific disorder, related assessment, and applicable intervention methods. Each disorder is also illustrated by the personal story of an individual with that disorder. More than merely a catalog, Introduction to Communication Disorders, Third Edition, brings students into the daily lives of individuals who suffer from a disorder.
In addition to being packaged with a free student CD-ROM, the content throughout has been reorganized to reflect the needs of students in introductory courses and improve information the flow of information, specifically content on Anatomy & Physiology, Language Development. The new edition also features case studies at the beginning of each chapter, a new chapter on literacy impairments, instructors materials and a new companion website
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Edition
3rd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Width: 254 mm
Thickness: 22 mm
Weight
1007 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-205-48787-5 (9780205487875)
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Robert E. Owens | Dale Evan Metz | Kimberly A. Farinella
Introduction to Communication Disorders
A Lifespan Evidence-Based Perspective: International Edition
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03/2010
4th Edition
Pearson
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Robert E. Owens | Dale Evan Metz | Adelaide Haas
Introduction to Communication Disorders
A Life Span Perspective
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05/2003
2nd Edition
Pearson
€69.59
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Content
Each chapter is introduced by "Chapter Objectives" and a "Case Study."
1. A Journey: From Student to Professional
2. Typical and Disordered Communication
3. Anatomy and Physiology Related to Speech, Hearing, And Language
4. Assessment and Intervention
5. Childhood Language Impairments
6. Developmental Literacy Impairments
7. Adult Language Impairments
8. Fluency Disorders
9. The Voice and Voice Disorders
10. Disorders of Articulation and Phonology
11. Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate
12. Neurogenic Speech Disorders
13. Disorders of Swallowing
14. Audiology and Disorders of Hearing
15. Augmentative and Alternative Communication
An Afterword: Future of the Profession.
Glossary.
References.
Author Index.
Subject Index.
1. A Journey: From Student to Professional
2. Typical and Disordered Communication
3. Anatomy and Physiology Related to Speech, Hearing, And Language
4. Assessment and Intervention
5. Childhood Language Impairments
6. Developmental Literacy Impairments
7. Adult Language Impairments
8. Fluency Disorders
9. The Voice and Voice Disorders
10. Disorders of Articulation and Phonology
11. Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate
12. Neurogenic Speech Disorders
13. Disorders of Swallowing
14. Audiology and Disorders of Hearing
15. Augmentative and Alternative Communication
An Afterword: Future of the Profession.
Glossary.
References.
Author Index.
Subject Index.