PDF-(DOWNLOAD)-Introduction to Neurogenic Communication Disorders

This popular wellrespected textbook provides the most comprehensive and cuttingedge information on the foundations diagnosis assessment management and treatment of patients with neurogenic communication disorders Still the only text on the market that surveys the entire range of disorders in a single volume this new edition is completely up to date with the most current research and developments in the field New coverage includes three new assessment chapters and new discussions of hot topics such as the functional environmental and social elements of communication The book is supplemented throughout with engaging artwork clinical tips and practical advice featuring many examples from clinical settingsColored boxes offer related facts and tips interspersed throughout the text to provide clinically relevant insights and enhance discussionsThought Questions pose analysis querries and scenarios at the conclusion of each chapter that challenge you to assess your understanding think critically and apply the information to realistic clinical situations Suggested answers are supplied in an appendixSections of bulleted General Concepts points appear at intervals throughout each chapter summarizing critical content and serving as chapter checkpoints to ensure youve understood what youve readBrief clinical vignettes and practice notes from the authors years of experience in speechlanguage pathology illustrate practical applications of concepts for evaluation and treatmentNearly 300 images help improve your understanding of the material anatomic illustrations with color highlights examples of radiological evaluations examples of various assessment tests sample paperwork and forms that can be used in hospital internships and in practiceA true scientific evidencebased rationale underlies discussions regarding the effectiveness of treatment approaches reinforcing the use of evidencebased practiceInformation is presented in a twocolor design that visually differentiates learning features and draws you into content discussionsThe books clear concise straightforward writing style makes complex subject matter easy to graspAppendices provide excellent learning tools and sources for further study including answers to Thought Questions a glossary a listing of common medical abbreviations and a bibliography of all chapter referencesThree new chapters address assessment of 1 cognition 2 language and communication and 3 functional communication and quality of life providing additional insight on the varied and complex methods clinicians use to evaluate individuals with brain injuriesDiscussions of hot topics include the functional environmental and social elements of communication the World Health Organizations focus on functional quality of life and evidencebased practice as it applies to the effectiveness of various treatment approachesA fourpage miniatlas of neuroanatomy contains fullcolor cadaver photographs that illustrate the nervous system areas affected in individuals with neurogenic communication disordersPage number references added to the chapter outlines quickly direct you to specific discussions and coverage of key topics in each chapterAn accompanying EvolveR website includes an electronic version of the bibliography for fast and easy reference to research materials as well as instructoronly resources featuring an image collection neuroanatomic animations and a test bank with 500 questions. 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The second edition of this popular text will once again address the unique needs of children who have experienced a traumatic brain injury and the role of speech-language pathologists in their recovery of skills. Updated with more resources and additional information on service delivery to the family, not just the child through the stages of recovery. An ideal textbook for child language disorders and TBI courses. Get the tools you need to evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with neurogenic communication disorders! Introduction to Neurogenic Communication Disorders, 8th Edition provides a solid foundation in the neurology of communication, as well as the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, assessment, and management of commonly encountered neurogenic communication disorders in adults. A concise, evidence-based approach shows how to measure and treat abnormalities such as aphasia, dysarthria, right-hemisphere syndrome, and traumatic brain injury syndrome. This edition is updated with new coverage of laboratory tests, blast-related injuries to the head, and medications for dementia. Created by neurogenic communication disorders educator Robert H. Brookshire and continued by Malcolm R. McNeil, this bestselling text will enhance your skills in the rehabilitation of clients with neurogenic communication disorders. A clear, concise approach makes complex material easy to follow and understand.Clinical vignettes show how to apply principles to practice and illustrate how patients are evaluated and treated.Thought questions at the end of each chapter are based on realistic scenarios and challenge you to assess your understanding, think critically, and apply information to clinical situations. Suggested answers are included in the appendix.Clinically relevant sidebars include related facts, information, and tips for recall or therapy.More than 200 photographs and images include anatomic illustrations, scans using various brain imaging techniques, and examples of assessment tests.Evidence-based practice is reinforced by the use of scientific, evidence-based rationales to support the effectiveness of treatment approaches.Student-friendly features enhance learning with chapter outlines, critical thinking exercises, medical protocols, sample paperwork, patient transcripts, commonly used medical abbreviations, and a glossary with definitions of key vocabulary.General Concepts summary points highlight the most important material in each chapter. NEW content on closed-head injuries as a consequence of blast injury is included in the Traumatic Brain Injury chapter, addressing a pathophysiology often found in Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans.UPDATED content includes new information on medications for treatment of persons with dementia, the latest laboratory tests for neurologic assessment, and the most current cognitive rehabilitation approaches.NEW! More Thought questions in each chapter help you apply concepts to clinical situations.Additional content on evidence-based practice includes systematic reviews and meta-analyses relating to the efficacy and effectiveness of specific treatment approaches.Additional graphics, clinical photographs, and tables depict key information and concepts. Innovative Textbook and Video Package!Every new copy of the text includes an access code to the companion website with videos*Introduction to Neurogenic Communication Disorders introduces students to common adult communication disorders and associated neuroanatomy and neurophysiology. This accessible text provides foundational knowledge along with real examples and online videos. These illustrative patient profiles provide actual case examples of symptoms, deficits, and pathological behaviors. These helpful videos, as well as in-text features including Author\'s Note vignettes and Clinical Note practical insights, underscore the very human element of communication disorders. This textbook and video combination surveys just what students need to thoroughly understand neurogenic communication disorders, as well as provide the student with a window into real-world practice.*eBook offerings do not include access to the online videos. Aphasia and Related Neurogenic Communication Disorders, Third Edition reviews the definition, terminology, classification, symptoms, and neurology of aphasia, including the theories of plasticity and recovery. Using the WHO ICF framework and focusing on evidence-based practice the Third Edition provides you with a comprehensive overview of the field. Best practices of aphasia assessment and intervention are presented including the most up-to-date neuropsychological models and formal and informal testing procedures to maximize correct clinical rehabilitative decisions. Theoretical bases for rehabilitation, guidelines for organization and delivery of evidence-based therapy, as well as augmentative and alternative communication therapy, and computer-based treatments are also presented. Written by international experts, this accessible text presents a global perspective, while emphasizing important recent advances in communication disorders. Chapters include case illustrations to help students understand clinical issues, learning objectives, review questions, and a discussion of future directions that highlight upcoming developments in the field. This newly revised and updated Fourth Edition continues to focus on speech therapy, addressing concerns that aid in the rehabilitation and recovery of aphasia patients. Topics include: assessment of language and communication, principles of language intervention, restorative approaches to language intervention, cognitive neuropsychological approach implications, functional intervention, and treatment for each syndrome. Other approaches and therapy for associated neuropathologies of speech and language related functions are also discussed. For more information, visit http://connection.LWW.com/go/chapey. CONTENTSForeward by Leonard L. LaPointe, Ph.D... Preface.. Prologue: A Human Perspective..An Historic Perspective..Theoretical Underpinnings: A Neurolinguistic Perspective..A Motolinguistic Perspective..Developmental and Clinical Profiles..Motor Performance..Speech Performance..Language Performance..Assessment Strategies: A Sense of Perspective..Intervention Strategies: Making Changes that Matter..Appendix A..Example of a Background Questionnaire for Child Patients..Appendix B..Operational Definitions of 13 Phonological Processes..Appendix C..Sixty-Phrase Imitation Procedure Used in Studies of Phonological Performance..Appendix D..Analysis Form for Phonological Processes Analysis..Appendix E..Sample of a Completed Phonological Process Analysis..Appendix F..A Multifocal Therapy Approach for Cases of Developmental Motor Speech Disorders. Index Aphasia And Related Neurogenic Communication Disorders Covers Topics In Aphasia, Motor Speech Disorders, And Dementia. Organized By Symptom Rather Than Syndrome, This Text Provides A Foundation For Understanding The Disorders And Learning How To Apply Basic Theory To Clinical Practice In The Development Of Rehabilitation Objectives. Aphasia And Related Neurogenic Communication Disorders Applies A Clinical Integration Of The Psychosocial With The Neuropsychological Approach In Adult Language Rehabilitation. Written By International Authorities In The Field Of Aphasia And Related Communication Disorders And Based On The ICF Framework, This Unique Text Features Diverse Contribution Covering Global Issues. Innovative Textbook and Video Package!Every new copy of the text includes an access code to the companion website with videos*Introduction to Neurogenic Communication Disorders introduces students to common adult communication disorders and associated neuroanatomy and neurophysiology. This accessible text provides foundational knowledge along with real examples and online videos. These illustrative patient profiles provide actual case examples of symptoms, deficits, and pathological behaviors. These helpful videos, as well as in-text features including Author\'s Note vignettes and Clinical Note practical insights, underscore the very human element of communication disorders. This textbook and video combination surveys just what students need to thoroughly understand neurogenic communication disorders, as well as provide the student with a window into real-world practice.*eBook offerings do not include access to the online videos.