The Seventh Edition of Human Communication Disorders: An Introduction continues exploring the underlying nature of communication problems by explaining current theory and research while introducing students to the nuts and bolts of clinical therapy.

The leading book on the market for introductory courses in communication disorders, Human Communication Disorders continues to cover a broad range of topics at a level appropriate for students. Experts in speech-language pathology and audiology place disorders in perspective, define basic theories of causation, introduce identifying characteristics, and present an overview of procedures for evaluation and treatment. Coverage of cultural and linguistic diversity as well as evidence-based practice reflects current trends in the discipline.

Highlights of the Seventh Edition:

• Fully updated information covers the most recent research in the field.
• New chapters on genetics, literacy development and disorders, aural rehabilitation, dysphagia, and neurogenic speech disorders introduce students to these emerging areas of study.
• Shorter chapters written at an undergraduate, exploratory level make the material easier for beginning students to digest.

Treating human communication sciences as a truly interdisciplinary field, Anderson (Florida International U.) and Shames (U. of Pittsburgh) incorporate new chapters on literacy development, genetics, neurogenic speech disorders, dysphagia, and aural rehabilitation in this updated introductory text. Other chapters address basic concepts, and cultural and clinical issues related to language/speech development and disorders. Authors' personal motivations for choosing to work in this field should be of particular interest to students. The text also includes case studies, study questions, suggested readings, and a glossary. Previous editions appeared between 1982 and 2002.
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Treating human communication sciences as a truly interdisciplinary field, Anderson (Florida International U.) and Shames (U. of Pittsburgh) incorporate new chapters on literacy development, genetics, neurogenic speech disorders, dysphagia, and aural rehabilitation in this updated introductory text. Other chapters address basic concepts, and cultural and clinical issues related to language/speech development and disorders. Authors' personal motivations for choosing to work in this field should be of particular interest to students. The text also includes case studies, study questions, suggested readings, and a glossary. Previous editions appeared between 1982 and 2002. Annotation ©2005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Provides beginning communication disorders students with an explanation of current theory and research of clinical therapy. Communication disorders, clinical therapy, genetics, literacy, aural rehabilitation, dysphagia and neurogenic speech disorders. Introductory students of communication sciences and disorders.

1. Introduction: Human Communication Disorders - A Philosophy and Practice of Service.

(Noma B. Anderson, George Shames, and Shelly Chabon)

I.  Basic Communication Process.

2. Development of Communication, Language, and Speech.

(Robert E. Owens, Jr)

 

3. The Biology and Physics of Speech.

(Raymond D. Kent and Houri K. Vorperian)

 

4. Multicultural Influences in Human Communication and Disorders.

(Kay T. Payne and Orlando L. Taylor)

 

5. Genetics: Basis for Development and Disorders.

(Lemmietta G. McNeilly)

II.  Disorders of Speech.

6. Articulatory and Phonological Disorders.

(Richard G. Schwartz)

 

7. Stuttering and Other Disorders of Fluency.

(Peter R. Ramig and George H. Shames)

 

8. Voice Disorders.

(Christine Sapienza and Douglas M. Hicks)

 

9. Cleft Palate and Craniofacial Disorders.

(Robert J. Shprintzen and Eileen Marrinan)

 

10. Neurogenic Disorders of Speech in Children and Adults.

(Bruce E. Murdoch and Kimberley M. Docking)

III. Disorders of Language.

11. Developmental Language Delay in Infancy and Early Childhood.

(Catherine K. Bacon and M. Jeanne Wilcox)

 

12. Language Disabilities in School-Age Children and Youth.

(Barbara Culatta and Elisabeth H. Wiig)

 

13. From Emergent Literacy to Literacy: Development and Disorders.

(Froma P. Roth)

 

14. Aphasia and Related Acquired Language Disorders.

(Audrey L. Holland)

 

15. Augmentative and Alternative Communication.

(Kathleen A. Kangas and Lyle L. Lloyd) 

IV. Disorders of Swallowing.

16. Swallowing: Process and Disorders.

(Barbara C. Sonies)

V. Disorders of Hearing.

17. Hearing and Hearing Disorders.

(Frederick N. Martin and Bart E. Noble)

 

18. Aural Rehabilitation.

(Alice E. Holmes and C. Nicole Thomas)

Glossary.

 

References.