Management of Motor Speech Disorders in Children and Adults

Management of Motor Speech Disorders in Children and Adults
Author: Kathryn M. Yorkston
Publisher: Pro Ed
Total Pages: 576
Release: 2010-01-01
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9781416404347

MANAGEMENT OF MOTOR SPEECH Disorders in Children and Adults emphasizes how to make clinical decisions based on the underlying neuropathology and severity OF the disorder. The third edition OF this must-have book covers basic neurologic and general information associated with the various diseases, disorders, and syndromes that cause MOTOR SPEECH disorders, and it will serve as an excellent reference source for those practicing in a medical setting. This text contains several noteworthy modifications. 1. DVD - contains 26 video segments showing children and adults with dysarthria and apraxia OF SPEECH engaged in a range OF speaking tasks. Intelligibility, aerodynamic, and endoscopic assessments OF SPEECH performance are illustrated, as are brief demonstrations and interviews with a prosthodontist and a SPEECH-language pathologist involved in respiratory, palatal lift, and nasal obturation interventions. 2. ANCDS - content from the eight recently published practice guidelines developed by the Academy OF Neurologic Communication Disorders and Sciences (ANCDS) for the MOTOR SPEECH disorders field are integrated into this edition. 3. ICF - terminology and concepts OF the International Classification OF Function, Disability and Health (ICF) model are integrated through the book 4. New Chapter 13 - lists conditions associated with MOTOR SPEECH disorders and summarizes the medical aspects and SPEECH characteristics OF various conditions. Complete Kit Includes: Textbook and Video Segments DVD. c2010

Clinical Management of Motor Speech Disorders in Children

Clinical Management of Motor Speech Disorders in Children
Author: Anthony J. Caruso
Publisher: Thieme
Total Pages: 432
Release: 1999
Genre: Children
ISBN: 9780865777620

Provides clinically relevant information for clinicians and students. Addresses theory, assessment procedures, treatment and management, issues in swallowing and feeding, stuttering, augmentative and alternative communication methods, and functional treatment outcomes. Extensive references.

Dysarthria And Apraxia

Dysarthria And Apraxia
Author: William Perkins
Publisher: Thieme Medical Pub
Total Pages: 126
Release: 1983-01-01
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9780865774049

Motor Speech Disorders

Motor Speech Disorders
Author: James A. Till
Publisher:
Total Pages: 296
Release: 1994
Genre: Medical
ISBN:

Based on selected papers given at the Conference on Motor Speech Disorders held in 1992 at Boulder, Colorado, this volume presents original research on a broad range of motor speech disorder topics in children and adults, e.g., speech characteristics and speech-related physiologic functions for individuals with apraxia, spasmodic torticollis, spasmodic dysphonia, traumatic brain injury, and Parkinson's disease. Primarily for clinical practitioners in speech- language pathology, researchers in neuromotor speech disorders, and students of neurogenic speech disorders. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

The Handbook of Language and Speech Disorders

The Handbook of Language and Speech Disorders
Author: Nicole Müller
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 674
Release: 2012-07-10
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1118448715

The Handbook of Speech and Language Disorders presents a comprehensive survey of the latest research in communication disorders. Contributions from leading experts explore current issues, landmark studies, and the main topics in the field, and include relevant information on analytical methods and assessment. A series of foundational chapters covers a variety of important general principles irrespective of specific disorders. These chapters focus on such topics as classification, diversity considerations, intelligibility, the impact of genetic syndromes, and principles of assessment and intervention. Other chapters cover a wide range of language, speech, and cognitive/intellectual disorders.

Motor Speech Disorders: Diagnosis & Treatment

Motor Speech Disorders: Diagnosis & Treatment
Author: Donald B. Freed
Publisher: Cengage Learning
Total Pages: 384
Release: 2011-11-08
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 9781111138271

MOTOR SPEECH DISORDERS: DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT, 2E offers a detailed yet streamlined introduction to motor speech disorders. The text opens with a brief historical review of motor speech disorders, providing useful context for understanding the technology and methodology modern speech-language pathologists employ for evaluation and treatment today. Without overwhelming students with complex detail, the text also provides a practical introduction to the human motor system, including the anatomy and physiology involved in motor speech disorders. A series of chapters offers an in-depth look at the six pure dysarthrias, as well as mixed dysarthria and apraxia of speech, including detailed information on etiology, characteristics, and treatment. MOTOR SPEECH DISORDERS: DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT, 2E has been updated with high quality illustrations, as well as information on cutting-edge treatment procedures and current best practices. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.

The Cambridge Handbook of Communication Disorders

The Cambridge Handbook of Communication Disorders
Author: Louise Cummings
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 730
Release: 2013-10-24
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1107470226

Many children and adults experience impairment of their communication skills. These communication disorders impact adversely on all aspects of these individuals' lives. In thirty dedicated chapters, The Cambridge Handbook of Communication Disorders examines the full range of developmental and acquired communication disorders and provides the most up-to-date and comprehensive guide to the epidemiology, aetiology and clinical features of these disorders. The volume also examines how these disorders are assessed and treated by speech and language therapists and addresses recent theoretical developments in the field. The handbook goes beyond well-known communication disorders to include populations such as children with emotional disturbance, adults with non-Alzheimer dementias and people with personality disorders. Each chapter describes in accessible terms the most recent thinking and research in communication disorders. The volume is an ideal guide for academic researchers, graduate students and professionals in speech and language therapy.