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OverviewAn easy-to-read introduction to communication sciences and disorders appropriate for majors and non-majors alike. This text is written by an expert in the field who has taught introductory communicative disorders courses to both majors and non-majors for numerous years. This first edition presents information comprehensively and uses an easy to read, enthusiastic tone of voice that encourages students to explore the content covered in greater detail beyond the text itself. Introducing the basic concepts and methods related to studying communication, the text covers both typical speech and language development along with information on disordered speech and language. Throughout A Primer on Communication and Communicative Disorders, students are assisted by valuable study aids and features that help them learn vital terms, process information, check their knowledge, and apply what they have read to real clinic situations and issues. This introductory text is particularly unique in its coverage of important topics such as swallowing disorders and multicultural issues in speech and communication. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Howard SchwartzPublisher: Pearson Education (US) Imprint: Pearson Dimensions: Width: 10.00cm , Height: 10.00cm , Length: 10.00cm Weight: 0.100kg ISBN: 9780205496365ISBN 10: 0205496369 Pages: 336 Publication Date: 02 August 2011 Audience: College/higher education , Tertiary & Higher Education Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Out of Print Availability: In Print  Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock. Table of ContentsChapter 1: Communication and Communicative Disorders Communication Communicative Disorders Examples of Communicative Disorders Professionals Who Work With Disordered Communication Speech-Language Pathologists Training, Certification and Licensure Employment Audiologist Training, Certification and Licensure Employment Professional Organizations American Speech-Language Hearing Association Additional Professional Organizations Summary and Review Websites of Interest Chapter 2: Anatomy and Physiology of Speech, Language and Voice Production Central Nervous System Brain Spinal Cord Peripheral Nervous System Cranial Nerves Autonomic Nervous System Anatomy and Physiology of Speech Production Respiratory System Anatomy of Breathing Physiology of Breathing Laryngeal/Phonatory System Anatomy of Sound Production Physiology of Sound Production Articulatory System Anatomy and Physiology of Shaping Sounds Summary and Review Websites of Interest Chapter 3: Speech Sounds, Articulation and Phonological Disorders Language and Speech Sounds in English Classification of Speech Sounds Vowels Consonants Place of Articulation Manner of Production Voicing Speech Sound Development during the First Year of Life Newborns 2-3 Months 4-6 Months 7-10 Months 11-12 Months Speech Sound Developmental Milestones Disorders of Articulation Traditional Methods of Classifying Speech Sound Errors Substitutions Omissions Distortions Additions Disorders of Phonology Syllable Structure Processes Final Consonant Deletion Reduplication Consonant Cluster Simplification Segment Change or Substitution Processes Stopping Articulation and Phonological Disorders Associated With Physical Differences Cleft Lip and Palate Dysarthria Apraxia of Speech Hearing Loss Assessment of Articulation and Phonological Disorders Phonology/Speech Articulation Screening Hearing Screening Oral-Facial Examination Speech Sound Inventory Conversational Speech Sampling Error Pattern Analysis Stimulability Assessing Speech in Context What Do I Do With All Of This Information? Articulation Therapy Linguistic/Phonological Based Therapy Summary and Review Websites of Interest Chapter 4: Language Development in Children Bernard Grela, Ph.D. University of Connecticut Modes of Communication Components of Language Theories of Language Acquisition: Nature versus Nurture Periods of Language Development Prelinguistic Communication Semantics Perception Pragmatics First Words Semantics Pragmatics Preliteracy Early Language Development Semantics Syntax and Morphology Pragmatics Preliteracy Preschool Language Semantics Syntax and Morphology Pragmatics Narratives Preliteracy Skills The School Years Literacy Semantics Syntax and Morphology Pragmatics Narratives Summary and Review Websites of Interest Chapter 5 Language Disorders in Children Nina C. Capone Seton Hall University The Domains of Language Form Content Use Receptive Language versus Expressive Language Language Difference is Not a Language Disorder Defining Language Disorders in Children Characterizing Language Impairments Form Content Use Evaluation of Children with Language Impairments Types of Language Impaired Populations Late Talkers Specific Language Impairment Autism Spectrum Disorders Down Syndrome Children At-Risk for Language Impairments Intervention Summary and Review Website of Interest Chapter 6 Communication in a Multicultural Society Amy L. Weiss, Ph.D University of Rhode Island What is a Culture? Why Is Cultural Competence Important? Culture and the Changing Face of the Population The Characteristics of Culture Roles Caregivers Professionals The Role of Communication within the Culture Verbal and Non Verbal Communication The Role of Communicative Disorders within the Culture Speech and Language Differences versus Disorders Definitions Examples of American Speech Dialects Examples of Dialect Differences Assessment of Speech and Language with Cultural Awareness Treatment of Speech and Language Differences Treatment of Bona Fide Speech and Language Disorders in an L1 Other than English Summary and Review Website References Chapter 7: Neurological Impairment: Speech and Language Disorders in Adults Brain Anatomy Associated with Speech and Language Disorders Language Disorders Associated with Neurological Impairment Deficits of Expressive Language Deficits of Comprehension Deficits in Reading and Writing Aphasia Classification Broca’s Aphasia Wernicke’s Aphasia Global Aphasia Anomic Aphasia Assessment of Language Disorders Associated With Neurological Impairment Treatment of Language Disorders Associated With Neurological Impairment Right Hemisphere Damage and Communicative Disorders Traumatic Brain Injury Dementia Motor Speech Disorders Dysarthria Apraxia Treatment of Motor Speech Disorders Summary and Review Website References Chapter 8: Voice Disorders Anatomy of Voice Production Characteristics of Voice Production Definitions and Prevalence of Voice Disorders Classifying Voice Disorders Phonotrauma Phonotrauma and Changes in Laryngeal Tissue Traumatic Laryngitis Vocal Nodules Vocal Polyps Voice Problems and Neurological Disorders Vocal Fold Paralysis Spasmodic Dysphonia Organic Disease Granulomas Papilloma Carcinoma (Cancer) Assessment of Voice Disorders Interviewing the Client Viewing the Larynx Indirect Laryngoscopy Direct Laryngoscopy Acoustic and Physiological Measures of Voice Treating Voice Disorders Phonotrauma Alaryngeal Communication Summary and Review Website References Chapter 9: Swallowing Disorders Cynthia D. Hildner M.S. Northern Illinois University Anatomy and Physiology of Swallowing Phases of Normal Swallowing Oral Preparatory Phase Oral Phase Pharyngeal Phase Esophageal Phase Disordered Swallowing Swallowing Phases and Dysphagia Swallowing Disorders Associated With Various Organic Conditions Cerebrovascular Accidents Traumatic Brain Injury Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Parkinson’s disease Head and Neck Cancers The Multidisciplinary Dysphagia Team Evaluating Swallowing Screening Swallowing Clinical Assessment of Swallowing Instrumental Evaluations of Swallowing Videofluoroscopic Swallow Study (VFSS) Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) Dysphagia Treatment Swallowing Compensations Posures Swallowing Maneuvers Diet Modifications Swallowing Exercises Education and Training Non-Oral Feeding Considerations Variations in Swallowing Across the Lifespan Summary and Review Website References Chapter 10: Fluency Disorders Fluency and Stuttering The Onset of Stuttering Incidence and Prevalence Genetics and Stuttering Onset: Gradual or Sudden The Development of Stuttering Theories Regarding the Causes Of Stuttering Organic Theories Behavioral Theories Linguistic Theories Biology Plus Environment Evaluating Stuttering Treating Adults Who Stutter Treating Children Who Stutter Other Fluency Disorders Summary and Review Websites of Interest Chapter 11: Anatomy and Physiology of Hearing, Hearing Disorders The Transmission of Sound Sound Frequency and Pitch Intensity and Loudness Ear Anatomy and Physiology Outer Ear Middle Ear Inner Ear Disorders of Hearing Conductive Hearing Loss Sensorineural Hearing Loss Congenital Sensorineural Hearing Loss Acquired Sensorineural Hearing Loss Mixed Hearing Loss Summary and Review Websites of Interest Chapter 12: Hearing Testing and Management of Hearing Disorders Hearing Testing Audiometers Air Conduction Audiometry Bone Conduction Speech Audiometry Acoustic Immittance Otoacoustic Emissions Auditory Evoked Potentials Hearing Testing Summary Hearing Testing Result and Definitions Habilitation/Rehabilitation Amplification Hearing Aids FM Systems and Assistive Listening Devices Cochlear Implants Auditory Training Communication Training Oral Communication Manual Communication Total Communication Acoustics in the Classroom Signal-to-noise Ratio Reverberation What Can Be Done? Summary and Review Websites of Interest Appendix A Vocabulary Crossword Puzzles Chapters 2-12ReviewsAuthor InformationDr. Howard D. Schwartz has been working as a speech-language pathologist since 1974. He has worked in public schools, directed a hospital speech-language pathology program, supervised in university clinics, and directed his own private clinic. Dr. Schwartz has been on the faculty at Northern Illinois University since 1986 and is presently an associate professor in the School of Allied Health and Communicative Disorders. He has been teaching the introductory course in communicative disorders since 1984 and is a specialist in the diagnosis and treatment of fluency disorders. Schwartz is the author of A Primer for Stuttering Therapy (Allyn and Bacon, 1999). Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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