Introduction to Neurogenic Communication Disorders / Edition 8

by Robert H. Brookshire PhD, CCC/SP, Malcolm R. McNeil PhD, CCC-SLP, BC-NCD

Overview

Easy to understand and highly practical, Introduction to Neurogenic Communication Disorders continues the outstanding precedent set by previous editions of this book. Students and practitioners alike will gain a solid understanding of neurogenic communication disorders, with concrete guidance on evaluating, diagnosing, and treating patients.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780323078672
Publisher:	Elsevier Health Sciences
Publication date:	09/23/2014
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	512
Product dimensions:	8.60(w) x 10.90(h) x 0.70(d)

Table of Contents

1. Neuroanatomy and Neuropathology
2. Neurologic Assessment
3. Assessing Adults Who Have Neurogenic Cognitive-Communicative Impairments
4. Assessing Cognition
5. Assessing Language
6. Assessing Functional Communication and Quality of Life
7. The Context for Treatment of Cognitive-Communicative Disorders
8. Neuroanatomic Explanations of Aphasia and Related Disorders
9. Treatment of Aphasia and Related Disorders
10. Right Hemisphere Syndrome
11. Traumatic Brain Injury
12. Dementia
13. Motor Speech Disorders
Medical Abbreviations
Answers to Thought Questions
Bibliography

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This valuable resource will enable you to effectively assess, diagnose, management and treat patients with neurogenic communication disorders

Gain a solid, foundational understanding of how to assess, measure, and treat neurogenic communication disorders using the latest knowledge and research