Essentials Of Communication Sciences & Disorders

Fully revised and updated, Essentials of Communication Sciences and Disorders, Second Edition is an accessible and engaging introductory resource for students new to communication sciences and disorders. This text covers foundational information about speech disorders in both children and adults, while numerous case scenarios and personal stories paint a vivid picture of speech-language pathology. A robust, full color art program illustrates key concepts with detailed anatomical images, photos, and helpful charts and tables. Additionally, this text addresses multicultural issues as well as the emotional and social effects of each disorder on the individual and family, providing students with a comprehensive overview of the profession. KEY SECOND EDITION UPDATES - NEW Videos depicting a variety of disorders in a real clinical setting, including assessment and therapy - Numerous 2015-2017 references to national and international journals, with an emphasis on evidence-based practice - Expanded chapter on Motor Speech Disorders in Children (Childhood Apraxia of Speech and Childhood Dysarthria) - NEW chapter on Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorders and Auditory Processing Disorders - NEW chapter on Autism Spectrum Disorders and Developmental Disabilities - NEW chapter on Traumatic Brain Injury in Children - NEW chapter on Cognitive-Linguistic Disorders in Adults - Expanded chapter on Swallowing Disorders / Dysphagia - NEW chapter on Essentials of Counseling for Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists DYNAMIC TECHNOLOGY SOLUTION Includes Navigate 2 Advantage Access with: - Comprehensive and Interactive eBook - Videos depicting each disorder - Student practice activities - Robust Instructor Resources: o Test Bank with Chapter Quizzes, Midterm and Final Exams o Lecture Outlines o Slides in PowerPoint Format o Gradebook and Reporting Analytic

Complet revizuit si actualizat, Elementele esentiale ale stiintelor si tulburarilor comunicarii, editia a doua este o resursa introductiva accesibila si atragatoare pentru studentii noi in stiintele si tulburarile comunicarii. Acest text acopera informatii fundamentale despre tulburarile de vorbire atat la copii, cat si la adulti, in timp ce numeroase scenarii de caz si povesti personale prezinta o imagine vie a patologiei vorbirii-limbajului.