Communication Sciences & Disorders A Clinical Evidence Based Approach

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Communication Sciences and Disorders, 3/e introduces students to the field through clinicians, patients and families. Rich with examples, the first part covers foundational concepts of development, anatomy, physiology, augmentative communication and complex communication. Following these foundations, the second part highlights inherited and acquired disorders affecting children and older adults. A new chapter features multicultural topics, while an expanded chapter delves into advancements in assessment and intervention. Strong themes of literacy weave throughout. The Enhanced Pearson eText features embedded video.

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A clinical, case-based approach to communication sciences and disorders.

Communication Sciences and Disorders, 3/e introduces students to the field through clinicians, patients and families. Rich with examples, the first part covers foundational concepts of development, anatomy, physiology, augmentative communication and complex communication. Following these foundations, the second part highlights inherited and acquired disorders affecting children and older adults. A new chapter features multicultural topics, while an expanded chapter delves into advancements in assessment and intervention. Strong themes of literacy weave throughout.

• Engaging. The new interactive, multimedia learning features were developed by the authors and other subject-matter experts to deepen and enrich the learning experience.
• Convenient. Enjoy instant online access from your computer or download the Pearson eText App to read on or offline on your iPad(R) and Android(R) tablet.*
• Affordable. The Enhanced Pearson eText may be purchased stand-alone or with a loose-leaf version of the text for 40-65% less than a print bound book.

Communication Sciences and Disorders, A Contemporary Evidence-Based Perspective, 3/e

by Laura M. Justice and Erin E. Redle

A clinical, case-based approach to communication sciences and disorders.

Communication Sciences and Disorders, 3/e, introduces students to the field through clinicians, patients and families. Rich with examples, the first part covers foundational concepts of development, anatomy, physiology, augmentative communication and complex communication. Following these foundations, the second part highlights inherited and acquired disorders affecting children and older adults. A new chapter features multicultural topics, while an expanded chapter delves into advancements in assessment and intervention. Strong themes of literacy weave throughout. Expanded cases keep student interest with evaluation and treatment sections.

• New Chapter 5 discusses multicultural topics impacting the field such as the interactions among culture, communication ability and communication disability.
• More on literacy development and dyslexia appears in the reading disabilities section.
• Revised Chapter 6 features recent evidence-based practices in assessment and intervention laying a foundation for concepts such as psychometric terminology categories of common tests and measures, and popular intervention approaches.  
• More on technology and its use in assessment and treatment appears in this edition.
• New opportunities to build and extend reader knowledge with new case examples, “Discussion Points”, and “In the Clinic” features.

PART I: FOUNDATIONS OF COMMUNICATION SCIENCES AND DISORDERS

1.      Fundamentals of Communication Sciences and Disorders

2.      An Overview of Communication Development

3.      Anatomical and Physiological Bases of Communication and Communication Disorders

4.      Augmentative and Alternative Communication and Complex Communication Needs

5.      Communication Disorders in a Multicultural World

PART II: COMMUNICATION DISORDERS ACROSS THE LIFESPAN

6.      Evidence-Based Practices in Assessment and Intervention

7.      Child Language Disorders

8.      Adult Language Disorders and Cognitive-Based Dysfunctions/Reading Disabilities

9.      Speech Sound Disorders

10.  Fluency Disorders

11.  Voice Disorders

12.  Motor Speech Disorders: Apraxia and Dysarthria

13.  Pediatric Hearing Loss

14.  Hearing Loss in Adults

15.  Feeding and Swallowing Disorders