Introduction to Communication Disorders A Lifespan Evidence-Based Perspective

Name: Introduction to Communication Disorders A Lifespan Evidence-Based Perspective
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ISBN: 9780133756692

ISBN-10: 0133756696

ISBN-13: 9780133756692

Edition: 5th 2015

Authors: Robert E. Owens, Kimberly A. Farinella, Dale Evan Metz

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The new Fifth Edition of this clear, comprehensive introduction to communication sciences and disorders continues the evidence-based, lifespan perspective as it reviews and explains the most recent research evidence pertaining to the assessment and treatment of communication disorder from birth through the end of life. In it, students gain a basic foundation in the areas of anatomy and physiology of the speech and hearing mechanisms, and an overview of the various disorders that affect voice, fluency, articulation, language, cognition, swallowing, and hearing, along with detailed descriptions of the varying etiologies that cause these impairments. The authors describe specific evaluation… procedures and tools for each disorder, and discuss efficacious management approaches and techniques for both child and adult populations. Case studies, evidence-based practice summary boxes, video examples, technical and photographic illustrations, and Check Your Understanding and thought questions are featured as a means to maximize the student's learning experience. Introduction to Communication Disorders, 5/e is also available as an electronic eText; updated throughout to reflect the current state of clinical research, and updated to align with ASHA's new 2014 standards pertaining to voice and resonance disorders; completely reorganized into few chapters; and further revised to improve readability and simplify background information on subjects normally covered in other introductory courses. Video-Enhanced Pearson eText. Included in this package is access to the new Video-Enhanced eText for exclusively from Pearson. The Video-Enhanced Pearson eText is:Engaging. Full-color online chapters include dynamic videos that show what course concepts look like in real classrooms, model good teaching practice, and expand upon chapter concepts. Video links, chosen by our authors and other subject-matter experts, are embedded right in context of the content you are readingConvenient. Enjoy instant online access from your computer or download the Pearson eText App to read on or offline on your iPad and Android tablets.*Interactive. Features include embedded video, note taking and sharing, highlighting and search.Affordable. Experience all these advantages of the Video-Enhanced eText along with all the benefits of print for 40% to 50% less than a print bound book. *The Pearson eText App is available for free on Google Play and in the App Store.* Requires Android OS 3.1 - 4, a 7" or 10" tablet or iPad iOS 5.0 or newer 0133783715 / 9780133783711 Introduction to Communication Disorders: A Lifespan Evidence-Based Perspective with Video-Enhanced Pearson eText -- Access Card PackagePackage consists of: 013335203X / 9780133352030 Introduction to Communication Disorders: A Lifespan Evidence-Based Perspective0133756696 / 9780133756692 Introduction to Communication Disorders: A Lifespan Evidence-Based Perspective, Video-Enhanced Pearson eText -- Access Card

Book details

List price: $91.40
Edition: 5th
Copyright year: 2015
Publisher: Pearson Education
Publication date: 4/18/2014
Binding: Digital, Other
Pages: 592
Size: 8.00" wide x 9.75" long x 0.25" tall
Weight: 0.088
Language: English

Owens is a professor and director of the graduate program in Speech-Language Pathology