Introduction to Communication Disorders:A Lifespan Evidence-Based Perspective - Softcover

Robert, Owens; Dale, Metz

 
9780137000081: Introduction to Communication Disorders:A Lifespan Evidence-Based Perspective
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0137000081 ISBN 13: 9780137000081
Verlag: Financial Times Prentice Hall, 2010

Inhaltsangabe

Comprehensive yet compact and user-friendly, the fourth edition of Introduction to Communication Disorders takes a unique lifespan perspective that enables students to focus both on disorders and also on how these disorders impact on the lives of individuals. Through case studies, technical illustrations, best practices boxes, and other features, each chapter describes a specific disorder, related assessment, and applicable intervention methods – all with a foundation in evidence-based practices.

 

More than a simple catalog of communication disorders, this relaxed and readable introductory text illustrates each chapter with a detailed case study. In addition, the new and completely revised fourth edition of this book has been updated to include new features, new research, and new material.

 

New to this Edition:

 

  • The addition of evidence-based practice (EBP) throughout the text provides students with the most effective and efficient assessment and intervention practices possible.
  • Research updates and revisions throughout the text, including over 400 new and relevant research studies, keeps the book current and relevant in an ever-changing field.
  • Best practices boxes in each chapter cover the ideal assessment and intervention process for each disorder discussed and offer students a quick and easy-to-read reference.
  • Website references in each chapter allow readers to further explore topics relating to communication disorders on the Internet.
  • New diagrams and figures illustrate the locations of various disorders, especially those with a neurological basis.
  • New communication disorders have been added, including childhood motor speech disorders and other language disorders, making the text more comprehensive.
  • A redesigned companion website is now more user-friendly and better helps students learn the material included in the text and explore additional websites of interest.

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    Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

    Robert Owens is a NYS Distinguished Teaching Professor of Communicative Disorders and Sciences at SUNY Geneseo and the author of three textbooks, and a score of other books, articles and book chapters. He has presented over 180 professional workshops and papers. His professional interests are language development and disorders.

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    Comprehensive yet compact and user-friendly, the fourth edition of Introduction to Communication Disorders takes a unique lifespan perspective that enables students to focus both on disorders and also on how these disorders impact on the lives of individuals. Through case studies, technical illustrations, best practices boxes, and other features, each chapter describes a specific disorder, related assessment, and applicable intervention methods all with a foundation in evidence-based practices.

    More than a simple catalog of communication disorders, this relaxed and readable introductory text illustrates each chapter with a detailed case study. In addition, the new and completely revised fourth edition of this book has been updated to include new features, new research, and new material.

    New to this Edition:

  • The addition of evidence-based practice (EBP) throughout the text provides students with the most effective and efficient assessment and intervention practices possible.
  • Research updates and revisions throughout the text, including over 400 new and relevant research studies, keeps the book current and relevant in an ever-changing field.
  • Best practices boxes in each chapter cover the ideal assessment and intervention process for each disorder discussed and offer students a quick and easy-to-read reference.
  • Website references in each chapter allow readers to further explore topics relating to communication disorders on the Internet.
  • New diagrams and figures illustrate the locations of various disorders, especially those with a neurological basis.
  • New communication disorders have been added, including childhood motor speech disorders and other language disorders, making the text more comprehensive.
  • A redesigned companion website is now more user-friendly and better helps students learn the material included in the text and explore additional websites of interest.

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    Verlag
    Financial Times Prentice Hall
    Erscheinungsdatum
    2010
    Sprache
    Englisch
    ISBN 10 
    0137000081
    ISBN 13 
    9780137000081
    Einband
    Tapa blanda
    Anzahl der Seiten
    576
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    Italien

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