The Psychology of Neurogenic Communication Disorders
A Primer for Health Care Professionals
Dennis C. Tanner
This unique book addresses psychological adjustments in
patients with neurogenic communication disorders. The Psychology of
Neurogenic Communication Disorders: A Primer for Health Care
Professionals is written about patients who have aphasia, apraxia
of speech, and/or the dysarthrias and is intended as a guide to
understanding the significant psychological adjustments many
patients must undergo. Organic and biochemical factors related to
brain injury and psychological reactions, coping strategies and
defense mechanisms, and the responses to loss are addressed in this
text. Four original short stories that explore aphasia, apraxia of
speech, and the dysarthrias help the reader understand the
significant psychological and quality-of-life issues associated
with neurogenic communication disorders. Its non-traditional
framework offers clinical vignettes and case studies to help the
student understand the issues of working with clients afflicted
with speech disorders resulting from neurological incidents.
General
| Imprint: |
Iuniverse, Inc.
|
| Country of origin: |
United States |
| Release date: |
October 2009 |
| First published: |
October 2009 |
| Authors: |
Dennis C. Tanner Ph.D.
|
| Dimensions: |
229 x 152 x 11mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Paperback - Trade
|
| Pages: |
212 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-1-4401-8195-5 |
| Categories: |
Books >
Medicine >
Other branches of medicine >
Psychiatry
|
| LSN: |
1-4401-8195-0 |
| Barcode: |
9781440181955 |
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