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For courses in Communication Sciences and Disorders.   A clinical, case-based approach to communication sciences and disorders.   Communication Sciences and Disorders, A Contemporary Evidence-Based Perspective introduces students to the field through clinicians, patients and families. Rich with examples, the first part covers foundational concepts of development, anatomy, physiology, augmentative and complex communication. Following these foundations, the second part highlights inherited and acquired disorders affecting children and older adults. A new chapter features multicultural topics, while an expanded chapter delves into advancements in assessment and intervention. Strong themes of literacy weave throughout.

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Author:   Laura Justice ,  Erin Redle ,  Erin Redle
Publisher:   Pearson Education (US)
Imprint:   Pearson
Edition:   3rd edition
Dimensions:   Width: 20.50cm , Height: 2.20cm , Length: 25.50cm
Weight:   1.040kg
ISBN:  

9780133123715

ISBN 10:   0133123715
Pages:   576
Publication Date:   05 September 2013
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Replaced By:   9780135116333
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In stock  
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Table of Contents

PART I: FOUNDATIONS OF COMMUNICATION SCIENCES AND DISORDERS 1.      Fundamentals of Communication Sciences and Disorders 2.      An Overview of Communication Development 3.      Anatomical and Physiological Bases of Communication and Communication Disorders 4.      Augmentative and Alternative Communication and Complex Communication Needs 5.      Communication Disorders in a Multicultural World PART II: COMMUNICATION DISORDERS ACROSS THE LIFESPAN 6.      Evidence-Based Practices in Assessment and Intervention 7.      Child Language Disorders 8.      Adult Language Disorders and Cognitive-Based Dysfunctions/Reading Disabilities 9.      Speech Sound Disorders 10.  Fluency Disorders 11.  Voice Disorders 12.  Motor Speech Disorders: Apraxia and Dysarthria 13.  Pediatric Hearing Loss 14.  Hearing Loss in Adults 15.  Feeding and Swallowing Disorders

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