Language And Motor Speech Disorder In Adults

Halpern (linguistics and communication disorders, Queens College) provides a clinically oriented overview of the major neurogenically caused speech and language disorders in adults. Separate chapters cover disorders associated with right-hemisphere damage, aphasia, dementia, traumatic brain injury, dysarthia, and apraxia of speech. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

MANAGEMENT OF MOTOR SPEECH Disorders in Children and Adults emphasizes how to make clinical decisions based on the underlying neuropathology and severity OF the disorder. The third edition OF this must-have book covers basic neurologic and general information associated with the various diseases, disorders, and syndromes that cause MOTOR SPEECH disorders, and it will serve as an excellent reference source for those practicing in a medical setting. This text contains several noteworthy modifications. 1. DVD - contains 26 video segments showing children and adults with dysarthria and apraxia OF SPEECH engaged in a range OF speaking tasks. Intelligibility, aerodynamic, and endoscopic assessments OF SPEECH performance are illustrated, as are brief demonstrations and interviews with a prosthodontist and a SPEECH-language pathologist involved in respiratory, palatal lift, and nasal obturation interventions. 2. ANCDS - content from the eight recently published practice guidelines developed by the Academy OF Neurologic Communication Disorders and Sciences (ANCDS) for the MOTOR SPEECH disorders field are integrated into this edition. 3. ICF - terminology and concepts OF the International Classification OF Function, Disability and Health (ICF) model are integrated through the book 4. New Chapter 13 - lists conditions associated with MOTOR SPEECH disorders and summarizes the medical aspects and SPEECH characteristics OF various conditions. Complete Kit Includes: Textbook and Video Segments DVD. c2010

Provides clinically relevant information for clinicians and students. Addresses theory, assessment procedures, treatment and management, issues in swallowing and feeding, stuttering, augmentative and alternative communication methods, and functional treatment outcomes. Extensive references.

Based on selected papers given at the Conference on Motor Speech Disorders held in 1992 at Boulder, Colorado, this volume presents original research on a broad range of motor speech disorder topics in children and adults, e.g., speech characteristics and speech-related physiologic functions for individuals with apraxia, spasmodic torticollis, spasmodic dysphonia, traumatic brain injury, and Parkinson's disease. Primarily for clinical practitioners in speech- language pathology, researchers in neuromotor speech disorders, and students of neurogenic speech disorders. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

The Handbook of Speech and Language Disorders presents a comprehensive survey of the latest research in communication disorders. Contributions from leading experts explore current issues, landmark studies, and the main topics in the field, and include relevant information on analytical methods and assessment. A series of foundational chapters covers a variety of important general principles irrespective of specific disorders. These chapters focus on such topics as classification, diversity considerations, intelligibility, the impact of genetic syndromes, and principles of assessment and intervention. Other chapters cover a wide range of language, speech, and cognitive/intellectual disorders.

With expanded and updated information including current techniques, approaches, and case studies, the 3rd edition of this bestselling book continues its reputation as a dependable and outstanding evidence-based source on acquired motor speech disorders in adults. It covers the substrates of motor speech and its disorders, the disorders and their diagnoses, and management -- focusing on integrating what is known about the bases of motor speech disorders with the realities of clinical practice to ensure readers have the key content they need to be effective practitioners. Three-part organization first covers the neurologic underpinnings of speech, then the various disorders resulting from problems in the nervous system, and then the basic principles and disorder-specific management strategies. Emphasis on evidence-based practice helps distill disparate information and stresses the best practices within motor speech disorders. Cutting-edge research ensures this book contains the most comprehensive and up-to-date look at the state of motor speech disorders. Case studies help clarify dense and difficult content and help hone your critical thinking skills. Summary tables and boxes offer easy access to important information such as causes and characteristics to aid in differential diagnosis. Chapter outline and summary sections keep you focused on the most significant information. NEW! Accompanying Evolve site features an interactive PowerPoint presentation with more than 60 audio and video clips demonstrating various disorders. NEW! Updated content incorporates Dr. Duffy’s findings from nearly 1,000 new articles on motor speech disorders. UNIQUE! Two-color design and larger trim size help highlight key information and allow for easier lay-flat reading.