This book improves the understanding and telling of stories in secondary school students and young adults. Specifically designed for older children and young adults, this practical language programme was created by a specialist speech & language therapist with input from secondary school teachers and students. The Narrative Intervention Programme: focuses on enhancing the understanding and expression of stories in students aged from 8 to 18 with language and communication difficulties aims to create an awareness of how storytelling can be used to enhance learning in school and social interactions in school and home environments facilitates storytelling enhances the joy and enjoyment in telling stories identifies different types of narratives and provide examples for each type encourages effective listening and attention skills examines different means of making story production more interesting through vocal variety, body language and print encourages the use of the story planner in planning and structuring essays in the classroom and for homework.

Ripercorrere la storia della logopedia in Italia consente di inquadrare la scienza e gli interventi sanitari nel campo della comunicazione e della deglutizione. Le radici, le premesse e i primi tentativi di cura si ritrovano gia nelle antiche civilta, ma la nascita della comunicologia moderna risale a tempi molto piu recenti. Verso la fine dell Ottocento, in zona mitteleuropea, fanno la loro comparsa informale i primi adepti medici, i foniatri, e non medici, i logopedisti, ma bisognera aspettare la fine del secolo per trovare in questo campo posizioni accademiche e professionali definite. Il volume, oltre ad esporre la cronologia di fatti e avvenimenti, vuole percorrere sistematicamente la straordinaria evoluzione scientifico-epistemologica della logopedia, che a sua volta ha provocato importanti ricadute nei metodi di intervento sulla patologia. Una parte consistente riguarda poi gli attuali aspetti legati alle norme, la formazione e l esercizio della professione.

This book forms the basis for a new approach to the art of speech as inaugurated by Steiner. This course is filled with insights that lead to a deeper understanding of the forming of speech and the art of acting.

A comprehensive introduction to the art and science of applying phonetics to clinical transcription Clinical Phonetics was written specifically for readers who need to know phonetic knowledge and skills for clinical purposes in speech-language pathology. It covers the basic aspects of the phonetics of American English, including phonetic symbols, articulatory descriptions, and acoustic correlates, but it is unique in offering clinically relevant experience with authentic articulatory descriptions and speech samples from children and adults who have speech disorders or who use regional dialects. A wealth of clinically relevant topics further aids readers in preparing for their own transcription experiences as professionals. Now featuring the insights and expertise of two new co-authors, the 5th Edition retains its focus on clinical applications while offering more opportunities for clinical transcription, significantly updated content, and an improved organization to maximize clarity and ease of learning. Also available with the Enhanced Pearson eText* The Enhanced Pearson eText provides a rich, interactive learning environment designed to improve student mastery of content with embedded video, authentic audio samples, and multiple-choice quizzes with feedback. *The Enhanced eText features are only available in the Pearson eText format. They are not available in third-party eTexts or downloads. **The Pearson eText App is available on Google Play and in the App Store. It requires Android OS 3.1-4, a 7" or 10" tablet, or iPad iOS 5.0 or later. NOTE: You are purchasing a standalone product; the Enhanced Pearson eText does not come packaged with this content. Students, if interested in purchasing this title with the Enhanced Pearson eText, ask your instructor to confirm the correct package ISBN and Course ID. Instructors, contact your Pearson rep for more information. If you would like to purchase both the physical text and the Enhanced Pearson eText, search for: 0134683250 / 9780134683256 Clinical Phonetics with Enhanced Pearson eText - Access Card Package Package consists of: 0134695585 / 9780134695587 Clinical Phonetics -- Enhanced Pearson eText -- Access Card 0134746147 / 9780134746142 Clinical Phonetics

In this beautifully illustrated storybook, part of the School Start series, children with language needs can explore the story of Bozo the Clown as he tries to make a new friend. School Start Storybooks support language development in reception and Key Stage 1 aged children both in school and at home. Through beautifully illustrated stories, children are invited to explore language, ask questions and recall events in order to aid language development, listening and memory skills. Each book contains a colourful and engaging story designed to appeal to young children, and with language specifically chosen for children with language needs. Key skills that these books support include: Comprehension Expression Vocabulary Memory Sequencing Available either as a set or as individual books, the School Start Storybooks are a vital resource for professionals looking to support language development either with individual children, or groups of children. Each book also contains guidance and prompt questions to help the supporting adult use the book effectively, making it ideal for parents to support language development at home.

L'opera offre una panoramica multidisciplinare sulla voce. Racchiude contributi che discipline diverse hanno dato allo studio della voce: strumento essenziale di ogni relazione e di quella d'aituo in particolare.

La ricerca neuropsicologica degli ultimi trenta anni ci ha fornito molte nuove informazioni sulla rappresentazione delle competenze semantiche nel cervello e sugli effetti di una loro compromissione conseguente a un danno cerebrale. Tali effetti si manifestano non solo nella capacita del soggetto di utilizzare il linguaggio ma anche in numerose attivita intelligenti extraverbali come l interazione con oggetti di uso quotidiano. Conoscere il funzionamento fisiologico e la compromissione patologica della memoria semantica ci ha messo in grado di costruire alcuni esercizi riabilitativi mirati e scientificamente fondati per far fronte alle esigenze del soggetto con disturbo semantico.

Il presente strumento propone tre diversi esercizi riabilitativi, tutti basati sul modello componenziale delle rappresentazioni semantiche, che a nostro avviso e quello che ha goduto del maggior numero di conferme sperimentali dalla ricerca neuropsicologica.

Nell esercizio Seleziona, al soggetto e richiesto di selezionare gli items target tra un certo numero di distrattori in base a un particolare tratto semantico (p.es. cerca quelli con le ali).

Nell esercizio Vero/ Falso, al soggetto e richiesto di verificare l occorrenza di un singolo tratto nella rappresentazione semantica del concetto target (p. es. il coltello si usa per tagliare?).

Nell esercizio Ordina, al soggetto e richiesto di ordinare gli esemplari di concetti diversi in base a una data dimensione, come la grandezza o la velocita.

Oltre che rappresentare uno strumento mirato e scientificamente fondato il nostro programma riabilitativo ha il merito di aver affrontato il problema della ripetitivita degli esercizi preconfezionati che, come e noto, rischia di limitare la generalizzazione degli apprendimenti da parte del paziente. Per ovviare a questo problema si e puntato su l inserimento di un alto numero di concetti e di tratti nel database del programma e su una procedura casuale di abbinamento per la confezione dei singoli stimoli di ogni esercizio in modo da minimizzare l occorrenza di situazioni uguali."

La sordita prelinguale consiste in una grave perdita uditiva, congenita oppure acquisita, insorta prima dei 18 mesi di vita. Essa impedisce al bambino l'accesso al mondo sonoro e al linguaggio orale. La tecnologia dell'impianto cocleare puo fornire risultati migliori rispetto alle protesi acustiche tradizionali, a patto che venga iniziato il piu presto possibile un intervento multiprofessionale, specifico e regolare. Dopo un'accurata valutazione, e compito del logopedista programmare un piano di trattamento individualizzato.

Il volume e rivolto a logopedisti e genitori e mira al graduale sviluppo delle abilita percettivo-uditive e delle competenze linguistiche.

I contenuti sono suddivisi in quattro livelli gerarchici di difficolta crescente che si incontrano nel fisiologico sviluppo percettivo-uditivo (detezione, discriminazione, identificazione, riconoscimento), dapprima con sonorita ambientali, successivamente con suoni linguistici, parole e frasi. I tre criteri seguiti per la selezione delle parole sono stati la loro presenza nel vocabolario medio dei bambini di circa tre anni di eta."

La pubblicazione del Core Competence e Core Curriculum del Logopedista, promossa dalla Federazione Logopedisti Italiani, rappresenta un traguardo importante per delineare l'identita culturale e l'insieme dei valori che definiscono la mission e le competenze professionali del Logopedista. Tali competenze riguardano le conoscenze che deve possedere, le abilita e i comportamenti che influenzano il suo agire professionale.

Il volume e frutto della collaborazione di un gruppo di esperti con interesse specifico sulla Formazione e che hanno declinato, nei vari capitoli, le caratteristiche e la mission del Logopedista in campo normativo, deontologico e didattico, con un particolare sguardo alla formazione in Europa.

Doctors, nurses, and other caregivers often know what people with Alzheimer's disease or Asperger's 'sound like' - that is they recognise patterns in people's discourse, from sounds and silences, to words, sentences and story structures. Such discourse patterns may inform their clinical judgements and affect the decisions they make. However, this knowledge is often tacit, like recognising a regional accent without knowing how to describe its features. This is the first book to present models for comprehensively describing discourse specifically in clinical contexts and to illustrate models with detailed analyses of discourse patterns associated with degenerative (Alzheimer's) and developmental (autism spectrum) disorders. The book is aimed not only at advanced students and researchers in linguistics, discourse analysis, speech pathology and clinical psychology but also at researchers, clinicians and caregivers for whom explicit knowledge of discourse patterns might be helpful.

This revised and updated second edition of Working with Children's Language has been created to support practitioners who work with young children with delayed language acquisition. Rooted in a developmental theory of language learning, it covers topics such as attention control and listening, the role of play, verbal comprehension and the acquisition of spoken expressive language. Each chapter offers a straightforward overview of current research relating to the specific language skill before introducing a wealth of targeted games and activities that can help support the development of those skills. Key features include: * A structured approach to language learning that can be followed as a programme or adapted for informal use by individual practitioners. * Accessible activities, games and ideas suitable for small group or individual intervention, linked to specific aims based on developmental norms. * Photocopiable and downloadable resources, including a record sheet to track progress in each skill against aims and outcomes for individual children. Clearly linking theory and practice in an engaging and easy-to-follow format, this is an invaluable resource to support children in early years settings and Key Stage 1 whose language is delayed, but who are otherwise developing normally. It is a must-have book for early years practitioners, teachers, SEND professionals and speech and language therapists with varying levels of experience.

Language Disabilities in Cultural and Linguistic Diversity takes a critical perspective on traditional bio-cognitive-social approaches to language disabilities - specific language impairment, communication difficulties, dyslexia and deafness. A socio-cultural approach orientates a reinterpretation of research, educational practices and policies in assessment, teaching and intervention. A Vygotskian framework affords repositioning of assessment, learning and development for language disabilities as they are influenced and shaped by experiences of multilingualism, culture, ethnicity and race. The author, rather than present definitive answers, aims to offer new analyses and extend current understanding of linguistic phenomena fraught by dilemmas of disentangling diversity and disability. The volume serves as a source of reflection and inquiry for students, professionals and policy makers in education and health who are interested in disability and language disabilities in multilingual and multicultural contexts.

"Clinical Observation in Communication Sciences and Disorders'' is a textbook written for undergraduate students studying Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) who are beginning to obtain clinical observation hours. Designed as an introduction to the process of clinical observation, this text takes a global approach in addressing the development of observation skills that are necessary for students to understand and integrate into their clinical practices and careers. The book aims to provide a manual and workbook for instructors and students exploring the importance of clinical observation and its role in health care services, its historical context, philosophical underpinnings, and instructional strategies. Observation is vital to the communication sciences and disorders field, and this work presents a multi-media guide to clinical observation that has not been offered until now. Students and instructors are provided a thorough resource to facilitate the learning of, and learning through, observation that students will carry into their clinical observation practicum. Key Features: *Recordings and videos of clinical studies and observations included on a PluralPlus companion website *Introduces activities and exercises that engage the reader firsthand with observation *Assists students to develop a comfort in reading and research that will integrate into the clinical practice *Takes a broad and expansive approach of observation that can be applied and practiced globally *Provides a study of observation in the Communication Sciences and Disorders field that has not been offered before

Ideal for preparing SLPs and other clinicians to make sound decisions, this casebook gives readers in-depth, real world demonstrations of today's evidence-based interventions for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Developed as a companion to the Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder textbook-but equally useful as a standalone casebook-this resource offers 14 realistic case studies that walk readers through common clinical challenges and help them hone their planning and problem-solving skills. Aligned with the 14 intervention chapters in the companion text, the case studies each include: A complete profile of the child's strengths and needs, with a special focus on communication and social skills An overview of assessment practices that inform communication treatment planning A discussion of the clinical problem-solving processes used to identify treatment goals and strategies An intervention plan used to achieve the child's goals, with details on implementation and modifications A report on the child's outcomes A set of learning activities to help readers apply their knowledge A one-of-a-kind practical resource developed by clinical experts, this casebook will help both current and future professionals understand today's widely used autism interventions-and prepare to implement them effectively in their own practice. GET THE BUNDLE: Buy this casebook as a bundle with its companion textbook, Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder, Second Edition. The new edition of this essential text gives SLPs the foundation they need to evaluate, select, and implement 14 of today's widely used interventions.

Lo scopo del presente volume e quello di spiegare attraverso un linguaggio semplice e ricco di figure esemplificative il processo psico-biologico con il quale acquisiamo nuova conoscenza e quanto tale meccanismo sia importante nello sviluppo. La finalita principale e, infatti, quella di fornire al futuro logopedista il maggior numero di strumenti possibili per un valido ed efficace intervento nei disturbi caratteristici dell'eta evolutiva. A tal fine e nata l'esigenza di articolare il volume in diversi capitoli che analizzano l'apprendimento in una prospettiva scientifica globale, in cui gli aspetti psicologici vengono fusi con quelli biologici.

Il libro oltre ad essere rivolto alla figura professionale del logopedista e consigliato anche a agli studenti dei Corsi di Laurea in cui si analizza tale tematica e a tutti coloro che si avvicinano per la prima volta alla comprensione dei meccanismi di base dell'apprendimento."

Le piu recenti acquisizioni della neuropsicologia cognitiva hanno consentito di focalizzare la natura dei processi linguistici e comunicativi, individuando i correlati fisiologici ed anatomici sottostanti alla produzione (encoding) e alla comprensione (decoding) del linguaggio. La prima sezione intende esplorare i paradigmi, i metodi e gli strumenti della neuropsicologia "per" la comunicazione. In particolare viene fornita una sintesi dei piu recenti approcci di ricerca e degli strumenti empirici applicati allo studio del processo comunicativo, tra i quali la rilevazione dei correlati fisiologici (indici periferici), cognitivi (indici centrali, tra cui i potenziali evento-correlati), e le rilevazioni mediante neuroimaging (come la risonanza magnetica funzionale). Nella seconda sezione del contributo vengono prese in considerazione le componenti pragmatiche della comunicazione. Recenti modelli hanno focalizzato la propria attenzione su alcuni fenomeni peculiari dello scambio comunicativo che evidenziano il ruolo prioritario del "voler dire" nella comunicazione ordinaria. Specificamente facciamo riferimento ai fenomeni dell'ironia e della comunicazione idiomatica, della metafora e, piu in generale, del linguaggio iconico o figurato. Particolare attenzione sara riservata alle recenti acquisizioni empiriche che hanno sottolineato l'indipendenza delle componenti pragmatiche rispetto al piano prettamente "linguistico." La terza sezione del contributo intende analizzare il piano comunicativo non-verbale, con particolare attenzione alla comunicazione delle emozioni. Piu specificamente vengono prese in considerazione le componenti mimiche (volto) e vocali (voce) nell'encoding e nel decoding delle emozioni."

La sclerosi multipla rappresenta una delle cause piu frequenti di disabilita cronica nei giovani adulti. Essa colpisce, soprattutto, individui tra i 20 e i 50 anni di eta, con un picco di incidenza intorno ai 30 anni. Tale malattia e caratterizzata dalla presenza di lesioni demielinizzanti di natura infiammatoria disseminate nel sistema nervoso centrale. La diversa localizzazione di tali lesioni e alla base della variabilita della sintomatologia clinica che puo' essere caratterizzata da disturbi motori, sensitivi, neurovegetativi e cognitivi. Questi ultimi riguardano circa la meta dei pazienti affetti da tale patologia e hanno una notevole incidenza sulla situazione personale, familiare e lavorativa di tali pazienti.

La necessita di sottoporre i pazienti affetti da sclerosi multipla a una terapia riabilitativa degli eventuali deficit cognitivi e, pero', acquisizione recente.

Il presente volume si propone di offrire una visione d'insieme degli aspetti epidemiologici, patogenetici e clinici della malattia; particolare rilievo sara dato agli aspetti cognitivi e psico - emotivi e alla loro relazione con le caratteristiche del danno anatomico evidenziato dagli esami di neuroimaging. Nella parte piu specifica del volume, per ogni aspetto della possibile compromissione cognitiva vengono affrontate, alla luce delle piu recenti ricerche, le diverse metodiche riabilitative utilizzate, al fine di fornire indicazioni utili per la rieducazione cognitiva dei pazienti con sclerosi multipla.

Speech Bubbles 1 is the first set in an exciting new series of picture books designed to be used by Speech Language Therapists/Pathologists, parents/caregivers, and teachers with children who have delayed or disordered speech sound development, children receiving speech therapy, or by those wanting to provide sound awareness activities for their children. The set includes eleven picture books that each target a different speech sound within the story. The set is also accompanied by a user guide with notes for professionals and caregivers alike. Eleven different speech sounds have been chosen that are early developing sounds, or sounds commonly targeted in speech language therapy. With titles such as Who Bit My Tail?, Crocodiles Can't Climb Trees and Ben the Bubble Bear, the stories are light and engaging, with colourful and fun pictures on every page to keep the child interested. Perfect not just for therapy, but also for encouraging early sound awareness and development, Speech Bubbles 1 will create the perfect relaxed learning and practice environment for children beginning their journey into phonological awareness, speech sounds and their positions in words.

This voice-driven, narrative, non-fiction book relays the stories of seven courageous women whose lives have been greatly impacted by a loved one's stroke, resulting in loss of language ability to one degree or another. Aphasia leads to varying degrees of problems in speaking, understanding, reading, writing, gesturing, and using numbers. Aphasia can be extremely stressful for both the individual who had the stroke and for their family and friends. Speech is such a significant part of human interaction, and it's something that most people take for granted. It's hard to be able to communicate if you've been dependent upon verbal communication and yours is suddenly impaired. Fortunately, some recovery from aphasia is possible, and there are still ways to effectively communicate, even with aphasia. The stories contained in the book are intended to help others feel less alone as they navigate their loss and the confusing healthcare system. The stories are told from the advent of a stroke of their loved-ones and describe how these caretakers persevered to find quality medical services and to provide home care. Caring For a Loved One with Aphasia After Stroke is written for people who are going through a similar crisis, or for those in the medical and/or speech/language field who are interested to learn more about perseverance and hope that are critical to aphasia.

The Female Voice" follows the passage of the voice from fetus to new born, from infancy to childhood and puberty, from the adult female to menopause and the aging voice. The connectivity between mind, body, and hormones creates a voice for everyone more unique than a fingerprint and is an emotional amplifier that can impact the female voice more than the male voice.This text includes all that you wanted to know about the female voice, but never dared to ask. The right answers will be found in "The Female Voice", based on today's current science.*Does voice have a sex? Is it sexual or hormonal?*Why does puberty change less in women than men?*Why does a woman's voice change during her menstrual cycle?*Could we avoid or prevent the aging voice in women?*What is the importance of diet, hygiene, and exercise?

Come risulta evidente dalla pratica clinica e riabilitativa, il bambino disprattico non sa prevedere ed organizzare un progetto d'azione; non sa controllare cio' che sta facendo nel corso dell'azione; quindi non sa fare, ma potremmo anche ammettere che non sa ancora fare, non ha cioe ancora imparato a realizzare funzioni.

Funzioni e azioni possono pero' essere rispettivamente apprese e svolte con l'aiuto di esercizi mirati e svolti in modo continuativo. E' comunque indispensabile ricordare le difficolta del bambino disprattico, se sottoposto a compiti nuovi, inusuali. L'Autrice propone un modello di valutazione e di intervento che tenga conto di ipotesi eziologiche e neuropsicologiche, sottolineando la necessita di procedere con un'analisi su diversi livelli: percettivo, motorio e rappresentativo.

Particolare importanza viene data alla diagnosi e all'intervento precoce per poter provvedere alla definizione e messa in atto di adeguati progetti terapeutici.

L'opera si conclude con l'analisi e la descrizione di casi clinici riferiti ad alcune peculiari forme di disprassia: la disprassia verbale e la disgrafia. Infine, vengono illustrati esercizi mirati rispetto ai vari ambiti dello sviluppo, ideati e sperimentati dai logopedisti che hanno contribuito, insieme all'Autrice, alla stesura del presente volume.

''Voice Therapy: Clinical Case Studies, Fifth Edition'' provides both the student and the working clinician with a broad sampling of management strategies as presented through clinical case studies by master voice clinicians, laryngologists, and other voice care professionals. Through concise patient histories, pre- and post-treatment evaluations, and tailored therapeutic approaches, this classic text addresses assessment, management, as well as treatment and therapy approaches for a range of voice disorders; muscle tension dysphonia, glottal incompetence and neurogenic disorders, and professional voice care. New to the Fifth Edition: *An expanded discussion of the principles of successful voice therapy including issues of self-efficacy and patient responsibilities for their own care. (Chapter 1) *An introduction to the concept of 'Meta-Therapy;' those clinical and personal characteristics that go beyond the therapy technique to make patients more flexible and competent users of their own vocal instruments. (Chapter 1) *Cases describing new evidence-based therapies such as 'Conversation Training Therapy' and 'Lax Vox' therapy. (Chapters 3 and 4) *New cases describing treatments for chronic cough, superior nerve paralysis, and vocal tremor in a singer. (Chapters 5 and 6) *A NEW chapter on a non-traditional therapy delivery model, telepractice and therapeutic challenges not previously discussed, treatments for enhancing the transgender voice, pervasive vocal fry, and muscle tension dysphagia. (Chapter 8) The fifth edition of this text has been extensively revised and updated and includes 54 case studies and 7 case vignettes sampling a wide variety of voice disorders with various pathologies, etiologies, and therapy techniques. Through a systematic case study format, 64 voice experts and master clinicians have provided detailed descriptions of voice assessment and management approaches and techniques. It is the ideal text for both students learning the basics of evaluation and treatment of voice disorders and practicing clinicians providing voice care.