Now in its third edition, ''Counseling in Communication Disorders: A Wellness Perspective'' continues to be an essential and admired text for counseling related courses in graduate speech-language pathology and audiology programs. The counseling skills introduced in this book are based on the model of positive psychology, a rapidly growing branch of psychology that focuses on mental health and well-being and how to achieve and maintain these states. By incorporating the key elements of positive psychology into clinical practice, clinicians can more effectively help patients live productively and successfully with their communication disorders. The authors offer examples, exercises, and specific techniques for working with individuals and their families across the spectrum of communication disorders, from infancy through end-of-life needs. In addition, they also feature one-on-one activities and model workshop examples for use in teaching counseling strategies to groups or classes. New to the Third Edition: *Expanded information on issues concerning cultural diversity, especially in regard to children and their families *Expanded strategies for recognizing and growing strengths in family dynamics including early intervention. *Extended considerations for counseling individuals and families when deterioration of abilities is expected. *More in-depth information on the unique problems of persons with mild cognitive impairment, primary progressive aphasia, and chronic traumatic encephalopathy. *Updates on findings and issues in Positive Psychology *Information introducing clinicians and students to Posttraumatic Growth and its relevance to the field *Updated counseling literature throughout With its updates and additions, ''Counseling in Communication Disorders: A Wellness Perspective, Third Edition'', is destined to remain a popular resource and teaching tool for developing speech-language pathologists and audiologists.

This volume encompasses the work of aphasiologists from 12 different countries. Each author describes the current status of aphasia therapy in their country and describes the methodology they employ for assessment and treatment. Despite the different languages and health care settings and policies, the assessment and treatment information is applicable to all clinicians working with aphasic patients. Readers will find approaches stemming from the authors' diverse backgrounds in linguistics, neurology, psycholinguistics and neuropsychology.

The Life Participation Approach to Aphasia (LPAA) is an evolutionary change in the way practitioners view aphasia intervention. By focusing on meeting the needs of individuals affected by aphasia, LPAA can produce real, meaningful enhancement to the quality of life. Neurogenic Communication Disorders and the Life Participation Approach: The Social Imperative in Supporting Individuals and Families breaks down the past, present, and future of the LPAA movement with contributions from a range of new and experienced practitioners. In addition, this text provides a roadmap for professionals interested in incorporating person-centered intervention for aphasia and other neurogenic communication disorders, including primary progressive aphasia, dementia, and traumatic brain injury. Within this book, clinicians will find tips, tools, and guidance for integrating a life participation approach into their practice, as well as first-hand descriptions of the positive benefits this approach can have for those living with neurogenic communication disorders.