Synopses & Reviews
Right Hemisphere Damage: Disorders Of Communication And Cognition is an outstanding text that provides a wealth of the latest information on right hemisphere damage, presented in a well-organized format and written in an easy-to-read style. It blends understanding of the attentional, cognitive, linguistic, and affective base for communication impairments subsequent to right hemisphere damage, synthesizing the latest research findings with clinical realities. Providing clinically relevant ways of conceptualizing the deficits associated with right hemisphere damage, the author includes useful suggestions about their management and provides inspiration for developing new treatment interventions that will improve the lives of those afflicted with damage on the right side of the brain.
Review
"The book contains a wealth of information that will be valuable to any clinician, student or researcher who is working with people who have sustained damage to the right side of their brain. The book is a pleasure to read and it is difficult to generate anything but positive criticism of it. It is essential for any clinician or researcher. It is accessible enough for students to read, but is sufficiently comprehensive and is extensively referenced to satisfy the more demanding reader." -- Aphasiology
Review
"Inspires the reader with new treatment models and promotes research that is sensitive to the clinical realities of the disorders following RHD. It is a useful clinical text for every clinician involved in the management of patients with RHD, and carries up-to-date reviews and references for those who may have more research-oriented interest in this field." --Brain
Synopsis
Provides highly comprehensive and integrated review of right hemisphere communication disorders. Clearly explains tasks for diagnosis and treatment that are generously complemented by tables, appendixes, and figures. Includes excellent chapter summaries that offer readers a quick reference to the material being covered. Detailed chapter outlines enable readers to locate desired information in a timely manner. Provides researchers and clinicians with a well-organized, complete, and indispensable reference on right hemisphere damage. TEXTBOOK
About the Author
Division Of Speech Pathology: Department Of Neurology - Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
Table of Contents
Preface. Acknowledgements. Dedication. Introduction To The Right Hemisphere. Neglect. Attention Deficits. Prosodic Deficits. Linguistic Deficits. Discourse Deficits. Affective Deficits. Assessment. Treatment. Conclusion. References. Index.