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**Selected for Doody’s Core Titles® 2024 with ""Essential Purchase"" designation in Communication Sciences & Disorders** Ensure you’re up to speed with the most recent findings in motor speech disorders. One of the most trusted sources on this topic, Motor Speech Disorders integrates the latest neurological research with the realities of clinical practice. The fourth edition is divided into three sections which focus on substrates of motor speech and its disorders, the disorders and their diagnoses, and finally managing various treatment types. Additionally, new research on the neurologic organization of motor control, causes of motor speech disorders, and advances in the medical and behavioral management of specific disorders is incorporated throughout. Supported by a robust evolve site, this outstanding, evidence-based resource provides everything you need to become a skilled clinical practitioner. UPDATED! Over 400 literature references emphasize clinically important information for each major part of the textbook. UPDATED Illustrations throughout text enhance your understanding of key concepts. UPDATED Case studies in Disorders chapters help clarify dense and difficult content and help hone your critical thinking skills. Cutting-edge research with an emphasis on evidence-based practice ensures that this book contains the most comprehensive and up-to-date look at the state of motor speech disorders. Logical 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. 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 highlight key points to help you to focus on the most significant information. NEW! 24 new audio and video clips demonstrating various disorders have been added to the accompanying Evolve website, totaling over 150 audio and video clips in the interactive PowerPoint presentations. NEW! Clinical insights and key information summaries call out need-to-know information throughout text.

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Author:   Joseph R. Duffy (Division of Speech Pathology, Department of Neurology, Mayo Clinic Emeritus Professor, Speech Pathology, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Rochester, Minnesota)
Publisher:   Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Imprint:   Mosby
Edition:   4th edition
Weight:   1.310kg
ISBN:  

9780323530545

ISBN 10:   0323530540
Pages:   512
Publication Date:   16 December 2019
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Replaced By:   9780443110313
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In stock  
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Table of Contents

PART 1: Substrates 1. Defining, Understanding, and Categorizing Motor Speech Disorders 2. Neurologic Bases of Motor Speech and Its Pathologies 3. Examination of Motor Speech Disorders PART 2: Disorders and Their Diagnoses 4. Flaccid Dysarthrias 5. Spastic Dysarthrias 6. Ataxic Dysarthrias 7. Hypokinetic Dysarthrias 8. Hyperkinetic Dysarthrias 9. Unilateral Upper Motor Neuron Dysarthria 10. Mixed Dysarthria 11. Apraxia of Speech 12. Neurogenic Mutism 13. Other Neurogenic Speech Disturbances 14. Acquired Psychogenic and Related Nonorganic Speech Disorders 15. Differential Diagnosis PART 3: Management 16. Managing Motor Speech Disorders: General Principles 17. Managing the Dysarthias 18. Managing Apraxia of Speech 19. Managing Other Neurogenic Speech Disturbances 20. Managing Acquired Psychogenic and Related Nonorganic Speech Disorders

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