Dictionary of Communication Disorders
4th Edition
Published on 16. January 2013
600 pages
978-1-118-65387-6 (ISBN)
Description
This dictionary provides clear and concise explanations of termsused in the field of speech, therapy pathology and relevant termsin related fields including augmentative, alternativecommunication, hearing, linguistic, medicine, phonetics/phonologyand psychology/psychiatry.
Those working with people who have communication disorders andthose who may be returning to this field will find the explanationseasy to understand. Terms include assessments, therapy programmesand current theories in these fields.
This edition has been thoroughly updated. It includes usefulwebsite addresses for manufacturers and suppliers of communicationaids and publishers of assessments, and where to find usefulinformation on the internet for various conditions.
Reviews / Votes
"...libraries catering for speech therapists will obviously findthis essential..." (Reference Reviews, Sept 05) "... provides a valuable resource that is especiallysuitable for students or people new to the field ... accordingto our students, a 'must-have'!" (Child LanguageTeaching and Therapy, May 2006)More details
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Dictionary of Communication Disorders
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Content
Preface.
The Dictionary.
Appendix I: Assessments by age groups and clientgroups.
Appendix II: Speech and language development.
Appendix III: The International Phonetic Alphabet(revised to 1989)
Appendix IV: Acknowledgements of trademarks and UKsuppliers of AAC devices, computer hardware, peripherals andsoftware.
Bibliography.
