Designed to be used either independently or alongside the 'Words Together' storybooks, Helping Children Find Their Voices is a guide for parents and practitioners supporting children in the early stages of learning to talk, specifically to understand and use two-word sentences. Written in a friendly and reassuring tone, the book untangles questions and concerns that many parents and practitioners share around language development, such as whether children are reaching important milestones, whether they benefit from screen-time and dummies, and what to do if there might be a problem. Key features of this book include: * Chapters that can either be followed consecutively, offering tips on how to encourage first words and the combining of words into two-word sentences, or dipped in-and-out of according to the individual child's level of development * Practical information and advice rooted in theory, giving parents and practitioners the confidence and background knowledge to support communication * Activities that can be integrated into everyday interactions, giving children the opportunity to hear simple sentence structures that they can progress towards in their own speech. Also available as part of a set, with four colourful picture books, this guide is an ideal resource for early years practitioners, parents, and those working with children who have delayed speech and language development.

Birgit Muller-Kolmstetter geht der Frage nach, wie Lernumgebungen konzipiert werden mussen, um logopadische Handlungskompetenzen zu entwickeln. Die Autorin analysiert, in welchem Mass Hospitation, also das Beobachten authentischer beruflicher Tatigkeiten, fur den Kompetenzerwerb geeignet ist. Aus lerntheoretischer Sicht und mit dem Hintergrund von Kompetenzentwicklungsmodellen legt sie dar, dass der Grad der Aktivitat, Kooperation und Reflexion der Lernenden entscheidende Faktoren fur den Lernerfolg darstellen. Ausserdem stellt sie ein Konzept fur die praktische Ausbildung im Bachelorstudiengang Logopadie vor, das den Studierenden in Hospitationssituationen ermoeglicht, Handlungskompetenz zu erwerben. Die Grundlage dafur ist die kollegiale Beratung, da wesentliche lerntheoretische Merkmale integriert sind und Handlungskompetenz angebahnt und erweitert wird.

Preclinical Speech Science: Anatomy, Physiology, Acoustics, and Perception, Third Edition is a high-quality text for undergraduate and graduate courses in speech and hearing science. Written in a user-friendly style by distinguished scientists/clinicians who have taught the course to thousands of students at premier academic programs, it is the text of choice for instructors and students. Additionally, it is applicable to a broad range of courses that cover the anatomy and physiology of speech production, speech acoustics, and swallowing as well as those that cover the hearing mechanism, psychoacoustics, and speech perception. The material in this book is designed to help future speech-language pathologists and audiologists to understand the science that underpins their work and provide a framework for the evaluation and management of their future clients. It provides all the information students need to be fully ready for their clinical practicum training. KEY FEATURES: *Describes scientific principles explicitly and in translational terms that emphasize their relevance to clinical practice. *Features beautiful original, full-color illustrations designed to be instructive learning tools. *Incorporates analogies that aid thinking about processes from different perspectives. *Features "sidetracks" that contain clinical insights and relate interesting historical and contemporary facts to the discipline of speech and hearing science. *Provides a framework for conceptualizing the uses, subsystems, and levels of observation of speech production, hearing, and swallowing. *Includes material that is ideal for preparing both undergraduates and graduates for clinical study. NEW TO THIS EDITION: *Three new, up-to-date, and comprehensive chapters on Auditory Anatomy and Physiology; Auditory Psychophysics; and Speech Physiology Measurement and Analysis. *All chapters fully revised including updated references and new full-color, detailed images. *Ancillary materials available on a PluralPlus companion website including PowerPoint lecture slides, image bank, study guides, sound files, and more.

This book provides comprehensive coverage of speech and language disorders arising from pathological processes involving the subcortical structures of the brain. It gives an understanding of these disorders in terms of their neuropathological basis, clinical symptomatology and prognosis. A full discussion of contemporary models and theories of subcortical participation in speech and language processing is given, including discussion of the possible roles of structures such as the basal ganglia, subthalamic nucleus, thalamus and cerebellum.

The book covers speech and language disorders associated with a variety of subcortical conditions, ranging from major degenerative conditions such as Parkinsons' Disease, Huntington's chorea and dystonia, through to acquired non-degenerative subcortical lesions arising from, for example, cerebrovascular accidents and sterotactic surgically induced lesions. In addition, a full description of the relevant assessment and treatment procedures currently recommended for use for each of the subcortical communication disorders is given.

Brain injuries are common in children, typically following head trauma but also complicating meningitis, encephalitis, cerebrovascular haemorrhage (stroke) and brain tumours. Many children suffer irreversible impairments and are left with major physical, educational and behavioural disabilities. This has tremendous implications for health, education and social services. The survivors of brain injuries pose a significant burden on the NHS, the community and families. Despite this, resources are limited or non-existent in many parts of the UK and, consequently, many hospitals, schools and education authorities, and social services are unsure how to address the many problems shown by these children and their families. The new edition of 'Management of Brain Injured Children' provides a detailed account of brain injuries in children. It considers how common they are, why they occur, and how they may be prevented. It also explains how children are resuscitated following the acute insult, and provides a comprehensive description of how the physical, communicative, educational, and behavioural effects are managed, in both the short- and long-term, and how this impacts on the family. A parent's experience of having a child who suffered a severe head injury provides an invaluable contribution, as does the account of her daughter, now a teenager. The book concludes with appendices detailing useful support organisations and relevant governmental and other agencies' publications. Referencing is thorough and up-to-date, providing readers with useful sources of information for additional reading.

Communication and language disorders are often considered from one particular point of view - either psychological or neurological. Danon-Boileau argues that this is a serious mistake. He emphasizes that a child's trouble can stem from a variety of causes: neurological problems similar to those of aphasia, cognitive impairments, and psychological disorders, and, thus, the interaction of these elements needs to be taken into account. In precise case studies, Danon-Boileau describes the situations he has confronted and traces the causes of changes in the child when they happen. Combining linguistic, cognitive, and psycholanalytic approaches, Children without Language provides a unique perspective on speech and communication disorders in children and will be an essential volume for speech therapists, developmental psychologists, linguistics scholars and anyone wishing to reflect seriously on why we speak and how communication occurs.

Consuming and Producing Research in Communication Sciences and Disorders is an exciting new textbook designed for undergraduate research methods in communication sciences and disorders (CSD) programs. It is also appropriate for first-year graduate students taking research methods courses in speech-language pathology and audiology. The text guides students in attaining the competencies required to consume, produce, and disseminate research; and students will have the knowledge and skills that are necessary and sufficient to conduct research as is consistent with the duties of an academic professor. The text reviews what obligations an individual, professor or not, has before being permitted to do research. The emphasis is on clinically-oriented professionals who can perform the research associated with professors. Part I on Consuming Research in CSD includes academic-clinical integration of research, as well as information required for consumption of research such as research ethics, the scientific method, types of research, and how to critique a journal article and a diagnostic test. Part II on Producing Research in CSD helps guide the undergraduate student in producing a capstone project or senior thesis and the master's student in producing a graduate thesis or research project. Part II also addresses mentoring, the Institutional Review Board, and conducting academic and clinical research. Part III addresses Disseminating Research in CSD, from the traditional (presenting and publishing academic and clinical research) to the non-traditional (marketing, social media, and new technologies).

''Cleft Palate Speech and Resonance: An Audio and Video Resource'' is a clinical tool to train students and clinicians to reliably identify articulation, resonance, nasal air emission, and voice aspects of cleft palate speech. The resource contains high quality audio and video recordings of speech samples and cases studies that represent a variety of speech symptoms associated with cleft palate. In addition, it includes a brief overview of various cleft types and a protocol for the clinical assessment of patients with cleft related speech disorders. All information presented is evidence-based and reflects the most current knowledge on cleft palate speech. Assessment and treatment concepts in cleft care have changed significantly over the past 25 years and students and speech-language pathologists need easy access to information and materials which explicitly deal with each communication disorder and are state of the art. Children with cleft lip and palate constitute a low incidence population, and many practitioners have limited academic or clinical training in this area. The goal of this resource is to improve the knowledge base and clinical skills of practitioners by presenting current information through a range of auditory-perceptual experiences. Key Features: *Case studies with an extensive array of audio and video samples of recorded speech disorders produced by individuals with cleft palate -- available on a PluralPlus companion website *Addresses both knowledge and skills by presenting a wide range of auditory-perceptual experiences and content knowledge that will help the student and clinician identify the variety of speech disorders in cleft palate and the methods by which to assess them *The speech samples in this resource reflect current thinking and it contains more high quality digital speech samples and cases than any other current text *Provides the reader with concise yet complete descriptions of the speech features associated with cleft palate and a systematic approach to assessing speech, resonance, and phonation *Glossary of terms For instructors of speech-language pathology, ''Cleft Palate Speech and Resonance'' provides a much-needed teaching resource that is necessary to understanding and identifying speech disorders in speakers with cleft palate. Practicing speech-language pathologists can use it to retool their skills and it is also a great resource for dental and medical students and residents as well as those practitioners who already serve a cleft palate team.

Lesions of the oral cavity have an enormous impact on the quality of life of patients with advanced disease. They cause considerable morbidity and diminish a patient's physical and psychological well-being. Oral complications impair oral nutrition and can cause a variety of problems including malnutrition, anorexia, and cachexia. Psychological problems relate to the role that the oral cavity plays in communication and social life. This book provides comprehensive, clinically relevant, evidence-based guidelines on oral problems to ensure first rate care. The scientific foundations and research base for their management underpin the discussion throughout.
A multi-disciplinary group of contributors provide authoritative guidelines on clinical features, investigations, and pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment, as well as complementary therapies. Chapters cover oral assessment, hygiene, domiciliary dental care, infections, taste disturbance, pain, HIV infection and AIDS, neurological diseases, and paediatric problems. Highly illustrated throughout, the book also includes an extensive colour plate section.
This book should appeal to all members of the multi-disciplinary team working in palliative care, care of the dying and care of the elderly including hospice dentists and speech therapists working with chronically ill patients.

Speech and Voice Science Workbook is an excellent new companion to the textbook Speech and Voice Science, Fourth Edition. Divided into chapters that correspond with Speech and Voice Science, this workbook is designed to provide a valuable tool for students to expand their understanding of this challenging course subject. The workbook is intended to be used for student review, self-study and exam preparation, to highlight areas of confusion, to learn new concepts, to connect ideas, and to spark new questions and thoughtful discussions. There are four different types of sections which appear throughout the workbook: Foundational Knowledge, Conceptual Integration, and Clinical Application questions, and TRY IT! Activities. Each section is tailored to hone different skill sets and enhance comprehension of the topics as follows: Foundational Knowledge questions assess students' basic knowledge gained from the textbook and highlight areas they need to review Conceptual Integration questions prompt students to delve deeper into the material and interrelate diverse information for understanding, rather than memorization Clinical Application questions explore the usefulness of the material provided in the textbook to answer the common student query "How does speech and voice science relate to the field of communication sciences and disorders?" TRY IT! activities are designed to promote experiential learning and allow students to explore concepts and acquire new insights Key Features: *Over 1,000 questions are included on a wide variety of topics *Informative answers are provided to over 45 questions on the 14 Clinical Cases presented in the textbook *Numerous original figures and spectrograms are used to illustrate questions, reinforce key concepts, and assess students' understanding *A variety of question formats, including multiple choice, true/false, fill-in, matching, figure identification, drawing, and short answer *A focus on integrating knowledge for deeper understanding *Spiral-bound format so students can easily write in the workbook

Primary Progressive Aphasia and Other Frontotemporal Dementias: Diagnosis and Treatment of Associated Communication Disorders is the second volume in the "Medical Speech-Language Pathology" book series. It is intended to fill an unmet need to assist clinicians, students, and related healthcare professionals in the diagnosis and treatment of the title disorders. There is a growing population of individuals diagnosed with various forms of Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD) and Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA), and this number is likely to increase as medical practitioners and speech-language pathologists (SLPs) become more expert at identifying these conditions. More clinicians will be seeing, and treating, patients with a diagnosis of FTD or PPA. Toward that end, the goal of this book is to expand this clinical knowledge base and support the development of skills in diagnosis, but also in clinical management. Within each chapter is a concise presentation of available evidence-based practice and research findings, with a focus on sharing information that is clinically applicable and digestible for non-researchers. Each chapter provides a comprehensive outline of testing that will assist in the diagnosis of the cognitive-communication disorders associated with FTD, PPAs, and primary progressive apraxia of speech (PPAOS). Primary Progressive Aphasia and Other Frontotemporal Dementias is targeted toward practicing clinicians, graduate students, and clinical researchers who are interested in the latest conceptualization of FTD spectrum disorders. The intent is that this book provides clinical pearls to assist in diagnostic assessments and treatment planning. The book also comes with a PluralPlus companion website containing full color images from the text and supplementary videos.

Speaking is one of the most complex skills that humans perform. In our everyday communication, we transfer sentences, concepts, thoughts, and ideas. How though, is the speaker able to convert these into movements of the speech apparatus? These speech movements are the observable end-product, but what neurological, psycholinguistic, and perceptual--motor processes lie behind their production?
To fully understand speech disorders, such as stuttering, apraxia of speech, and Parkinsonian dysarthria, the disruptions in this complex interplay are highly relevant. Equally important is the question of how the infant develops from random babbling to precisely controlled production of words, syllables, and phonemes.
This volume presents state of the art research in the science of speech motor control and speech disorders. All the chapters take a fundamental, model-oriented perspective, as introduced in the first section of the volume. Further topics covered in this book are: brain imaging studies and the rapid progression in comprehending neural mechanisms; developmental studies revealing perceptual-motor continuities and discontinuities; psycholinguistic experimentation showing higher-order influences on speech motor control; and recent notions and applications to the understanding of speech disorders.
This will be an important volume for all those involved in speech research and speech pathology, including those from the disciplines of psychology, neurology, and ENT.

Dieses Arbeitsbuch hilft Hirnleistungsstoerungen schnell und gezielt gemass der ICF zu befunden und zu dokumentieren. Einfuhrend werden alle Aspekte der modernen neuropsychologische Diagnostik und Therapie im Rahmen der Ergotherapie vorgestellt. In 11 Kapiteln wird die spezielle Befunderhebung der verschiedenen Hirnleistungsbereiche veranschaulicht und durch Arbeitsblatter erganzt, die als Kopiervorlage verwendet werden durfen. Neu in der 4. Auflage: Klientenzentriertes Arbeiten in der Rehabilitation, UEberarbeitung und Aktualisierung der Stoerungsbilder und Tests. Fur Ergotherapeuten und das interdisziplinare Team das perfekte Instrument fur eine effektive und genaue Befundung neuropsychologischer Stoerungen und deren alltagsorientierte Behandlungsplanung.

The "Clinical Workbook for Speech-Language Pathology Assistants" is a workbook for Speech-Language Pathology Assistants (SLPAs) and Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs), as well as instructors and students, that provides a generous "toolbox" for students to implement during their field work experience.This workbook is the first of its kind with activities that employ applications (apps). In addition to the apps, each chapter includes examples of basic treatment objectives in order to guide the SLP/A when choosing a treatment method for a corresponding treatment need. The activities are tried and true and, as such, have been carefully thought-out before being considered for inclusion in the text. For ease of implementation, each activity is explained with detailed, step-by-step instructions and supporting photographs. The workbook has a chapter dedicated to the communication needs of various clientele and includes:*Speech Sound Disorders (SSD). Activities addressing the needs of clients with articulation and phonological disorders as well as apraxia of speech (AOS).*Communicative Intent.Activities addressing the needs of clients who struggle with intentional communicative intent, replacing off-task communication behavior with a functional communication system. *Language Disorders. Activities addressing both receptive and expressive language disorders.*Social Language. Activities addressing social language needs of clients.*Complex Communicative Needs. Activities addressing complex communication needs of clients who require augmentative and/or alternate communication (AAC) systems.*Literacy. Activities addressing pre-, early-, and school-age literacy needs. Key components of literacy include phonological awareness, print concepts, alphabet knowledge, and literate language.*Voice and Fluency Disorders. Activities addressing the needs of clients with voice and/or fluency disorders.*Behavior Management Techniques. Behavior management activities for clients requiring visual schedules and/or motivation/reinforcement in order to participate in therapy sessions.In addition to the apps, each chapter includes examples of basic treatment objectives in order to guide the clinician when choosing a treatment method for a corresponding treatment need.The apps presented in this workbook are adaptable for individual or group sessions and includes its corresponding Uniform Resource Locator (URL) and Quick Reference (QR) code.

Wenn Kinder stottern ... ... kann dies viele verschiedene individuelle Ursachen haben. Ebenso individuell sollte auch die Therapie gestaltet sein, um das Ziel einer flussigeren Sprechweise gemeinsam mit dem Kind und seinen Eltern zu erreichen. Dieses erfolgreiche Lehr- und Praxisbuch stellt Sprachtherapierenden einen Baukasten therapeutischer Ansatze und Methoden zur Verfugung, mit denen stotternde Kinder und Jugendliche ihrem Bedurfnis entsprechend behandelt werden koennen. Stottertherapie - theoretisch - Grundlagenwissen uber AEtiologie und Klinik des Stotterns - Qualitative und quantitative Diagnostikverfahren Stottertherapie - praktisch - Kriterien und Voraussetzungen fur die Therapieplanung - Anamnese und Befunderhebung - Anwendung der ICF in Diagnostik und Therapie - Das ganze Spektrum praxiserprobter Therapiebausteine und ihre konkrete Umsetzung - Integration von Eltern, Erziehern und anderen Bezugspersonen - PLUS: Untersuchungsboegen und Therapiematerialien zum Herunterladen und Ausdrucken sowie das PC-Programm "CountBasic" zur bequemen Messung der Stotterrate Stottertherapie - aktuell Neu in der 3. Auflage - Therapieprogramm: Palin Parent-Child-Interaction (PPCI) - Clinical Reasoning als Qualitatssicherungsinstrument - Fallbeispiele zurAnwendung der Therapiebausteine Ob in Ausbildung oder taglicher Praxis, Ihr Begleiter und Nachschlagewerk fur die Behandlung stotternder Kinder und Jugendlicher

Research interest in Chinese language impairments can be traced back to the 1930s. Despite the significant advances made in this research field over the past two decades, this body of work has not received the attention it deserves. This book fills a gap in the field and represents the latest research in Chinese language disorders in children and adults. The work presented in this volume addresses theoretical and clinical issues relevant to specific language impairment in children, developmental dyslexia, phonological impairment in children and adults, and acquired dyslexia and dysgraphia. The book will appeal to interdisciplinary researchers from cognitive psychology, linguistics, and neurology with interests in the Chinese language, speech-language therapists working with Chinese-speaking clients, educationists, in particular language teachers of children learning to read and write Chinese, as well as neuroscientists. It will serve as a good reference book for advanced level undergraduate courses or graduate courses in speech/language pathologies and psycholinguistics.

Zack just wants to find other bees that look like him - and he meets some interesting and different kinds of bees along the way. This picture book targets the /z/ sound and is part of Speech Bubbles 2, a series of picture books that target specific speech sounds within the story. The series can be used for children receiving speech therapy, for children who have a speech sound delay/disorder, or simply as an activity for children's speech sound development and/or phonological awareness. They are ideal for use by parents, teachers or caregivers. Bright pictures and a fun story create an engaging activity perfect for sound awareness. Picture books are sold individually, or in a pack. There are currently two packs available - Speech Bubbles 1 and Speech Bubbles 2. Please see further titles in the series for stories targeting other speech sounds.

Will sits and watches the world go by, feeling all alone. Will he be alone forever? This picture book targets the /w/ sound and is part of Speech Bubbles 2, a series of picture books that target specific speech sounds within the story. The series can be used for children receiving speech therapy, for children who have a speech sound delay/disorder, or simply as an activity for children's speech sound development and/or phonological awareness. They are ideal for use by parents, teachers or caregivers. Bright pictures and a fun story create an engaging activity perfect for sound awareness. Picture books are sold individually, or in a pack. There are currently two packs available - Speech Bubbles 1 and Speech Bubbles 2. Please see further titles in the series for stories targeting other speech sounds.

Lynn and Lily love licking lollipops, and lollies of all colours, shapes and sizes. But this time, have they bitten off more than they can chew? This picture book targets the /l/ sound and is part of Speech Bubbles 2, a series of picture books that target specific speech sounds within the story. The series can be used for children receiving speech therapy, for children who have a speech sound delay/disorder, or simply as an activity for children's speech sound development and/or phonological awareness. They are ideal for use by parents, teachers or caregivers. Bright pictures and a fun story create an engaging activity perfect for sound awareness. Picture books are sold individually, or in a pack. There are currently two packs available - Speech Bubbles 1 and Speech Bubbles 2. Please see further titles in the series for stories targeting other speech sounds.

Jasper the badger has a plan to get some peace and quiet so he can eat his piece of fudge by himself. But will his plan work? This picture book targets the /j/ sound and is part of Speech Bubbles 2, a series of picture books that target specific speech sounds within the story. The series can be used for children receiving speech therapy, for children who have a speech sound delay/disorder, or simply as an activity for children's speech sound development and/or phonological awareness. They are ideal for use by parents, teachers or caregivers. Bright pictures and a fun story create an engaging activity perfect for sound awareness. Picture books are sold individually, or in a pack. There are currently two packs available - Speech Bubbles 1 and Speech Bubbles 2. Please see further titles in the series for stories targeting other speech sounds.

Sleep disorders are common in children and adolescents with neurodevelopmental disorders, exacerbating behavioural problems and hindering overall care. Based on a review of published evidence and a wealth of clinical experience, this book provides paediatricians, paediatric neurologists, specialists in intellectual disability, psychiatrists, psychologists, and primary care staff with practical guidance for the investigation and management of these disorders. The book outlines sleep and its disorders in children and adolescents, before discussing special considerations in children with a neurodevelopmental disorder. The next section reviews co-morbid conditions that contribute to sleep disturbances, including intellectual disability, epilepsy, sleep-related breathing disorders, sensory deficits, psychiatric disorders, and parenting difficulties. The remainder of the book gives accounts of the sleep disturbance aspects of various neurodevelopmental disorders. Each disorder is considered separately, focussing on the need for a comprehensive, co-ordinated multidisciplinary approach to assessment and treatment. Emphasis throughout is placed on aspects of practical clinical importance.

Il Protocollo Montreal per la valutazione delle Abilita Comunicative, adattamento in lingua italiana del Protocole Montreal d'Evaluation de la Communication, e il primo strumento clinico di valutazione delle abilita comunicative in pazienti con danno cerebrale (lesione emisferica destra, trauma cranico) o con disturbi della comunicazione (es., schizofrenia) costruito completamente su stimoli verbali. Con questo protocollo e possibile misurare l'integrita delle abilita di comunicazione verbale anche in soggetti con difficolta visuospaziali.

Il Protocollo MEC si compone di 14 prove ed e stato pensato per valutare le componenti prosodiche, lessico-semantiche, discorsive e pragmatico-inferenziali in pazienti giovani, adulti e anziani rispetto al campione normativo di riferimento.

Si presta sia per l'impiego clinico immediato da parte degli operatori della riabilitazione, quali medici, psicologi e terapisti del linguaggio, sia per lo studio approfondito del problemi di comunicazione in una prospettiva di ricerca."

"Medical Speech-Language Pathology: A Desk Reference, Fourth Edition'' is an easily accessible quick reference that details procedures, practices and terminology aimed specifically at the needs of the medically based speech-language pathologist. The purpose of this text is to advance the practices of SLP clinicians and help them to become comfortable with the principles and practices found in hospitals and related settings so they can practice their profession and take their place among other health care providers with confidence and competence. Key Features: *Find what you need quickly with concise, comprehensive definitions that are practical and well-organized. *Includes information related to working with children and newborns in almost every chapter. *Reinforce skills related to career development with the Clinical Competencies discussed at the end of each chapter. In medical settings, the speech-language pathologist's treatment decisions may directly affect health and safety as well as communication; thus, clinicians who work in medical settings should have a basic understanding of the conditions that bring patients to the hospital or clinic and what is being done to manage them. This text is intended to provide that basic understanding as a handy reference for clinicians who are practicing or are in training to practice speech-language pathology in hospitals and in other health care-related facilities, such as rehabilitation programs, private practice, outpatient clinics, nursing homes, and home health agencies. It is also intended as a desk reference for clinicians who work in school and preschool settings, where children with medically related communication and swallowing disorders are a part of the caseload.

''Introduction to Speech Sound Disorders'' is a comprehensive textbook for undergraduate speech sound disorders courses in communication sciences and disorders programs. The text covers the major concepts and constructs currently framing the study of speech sound disorders in children, including typical and atypical phonological acquisition and clinical skills regarding assessment and intervention. The text is designed to prepare students for graduate level study of speech sound disorders and early supervised clinical practice with children. The text and associated website are intended to support new and experienced instructors as they strive to facilitate novice-level clinical competencies in their speech-language pathology students. Key Features: *Detailed organization that provides foundational knowledge and then leads the student through the logical sequence of clinical activities. *Coherent organization that ensures that all new terms are defined and the student's understanding is enriched by repeated application in new contexts throughout. *Clear terms and explanations that reflect current research evidence in speech sound disorders. *Detailed examples, illustrations, tables and figures throughout to increase comprehension for undergraduate students. *Each chapter begins with learning objectives and ends with study questions. *Practice activities are included throughout to encourage interactive learning. *Key Point boxes encourage review of important content at the end of each section. *A PluralPlus companion website contains PowerPoint lecture slides, example course syllabi, and quizzes and exercises for students. ''Introduction to Speech Sound Disorders'' begins with basic concepts in phonetics and phonology, covers normal phonological development, and then details assessment, interpretation and diagnosis, treatment planning, and finally the selection and implementation of an appropriate intervention. It ends with a description of input, output, and phonological treatment procedures. The text is evidence-based, and includes the most current research on speech sound disorders.

Exceptionally insightful speech-language pathology textbook highlights individual cases to augment learning! Speech-Language Pathology Casebook by Ryan Branski, Sonja Molfenter, and an impressive array of contributors presents a diverse spectrum of cases covering communication, voice, and swallowing disorders in children and adults. Readers are provided with rich and varied narratives underscoring the fact that clinical intervention of speech-language disorders is an art form based on science. Evidence-based assessments and treatments cover a variety of settings including medical inpatient, outpatient, and skilled nursing facility; home health; school; community-based; and private practice. Eighty cases following a standardized format encompass a wide range of congenital and acquired disorders spanning the age continuum. Each case includes a clinical history and description, evaluations/testing, diagnosis, treatment, outcomes, questions and answers, suggested readings, and references. With invaluable firsthand insights from practitioners, this unique resource enhances the ability to develop effective, patient-informed interventions. Key Highlights Discussion of problems frequently omitted from typical curricula, but increasingly relevant to contemporary clinical practice, ranging from telepractice to transgender voice modification Speech-related issues in children associated with cleft palate, autism spectrum disorder, stuttering, bilingual language delays, severe intellectual disability, congenital porencephaly, FASD, apraxia, and many others Medical conditions in adults that impact speech-language, such as traumatic brain injury, ALS, right hemisphere disorder, stroke, autoimmune encephalopathy, dementia, Parkinson's disease, autism, and more Videos, audio, bulleted key points, and handy comparative charts provide additional pearls The detailed case narratives enable speech-language students to connect and apply theory and knowledge acquired in the classroom to real-life clinical practice. Instructors and speech-language pathologists will also benefit from this excellent teaching and clinical reference. This book includes complimentary access to a digital copy on https://medone.thieme.com.