Overview

Designed for undergraduate students beginning their educational journey in communication sciences and disorders, this comprehensive new introductory textbook delves into the intricacies of human communication, providing a thorough understanding of the disorders that can impede this vital function. Written by authors with extensive experience in both academic and clinical settings, Communication Sciences and Disorders Across the Lifespan covers the professions of speech-language pathology and audiology, the concept of disability, anatomy and physiology of speech and hearing, speech and language development, overviews of the various communication disorders across the lifespan (speech sound disorders, motor speech disorders, pediatric language disorders, learning disorders, literacy impairments, adult language and communication disorders, stuttering, voice disorders, hearing disorders), AAC, evidence-based practice, and research. Case studies are integrated into the text to illustrate the application of theoretical concepts in clinical settings. The authors have created a comprehensive, current, and pedagogically rich resource that stands out for its innovative learning tools and unique chapters, ensuring a well-rounded and engaging experience for students with different learning styles. The text comes with ancillary resources for both instructors and students on a PluralPlus companion website. Unique Content Disability Across the Lifespan: Comprehensive chapter on the broader context of disability, its history, models, and intersectionalities with race, gender, age, and socioeconomic status. It also discusses ableism, accessibility, and disability rights in the U.S. Understanding Research and Evidence-Based Practice: This chapter provides an in-depth look at research methods, types of research, and the importance of evidence-based practice within the field of communication sciences and disorders. Specific Learning Disorders: A dedicated chapter addressing learning disorders and literacy impairments, including reading, writing, and math disorders. Content related to Cultural and Linguistic Diversity is woven throughout the text instead of in a dedicated chapter. The authors compiled a multitude of additional readings, websites, and videos made easily accessible with QR Codes in the margins. Key Features Engaging: Complex theories and concepts are presented in an accessible and engaging manner, and figures and illustrations are in full color. Current and Relevant: Integrates the latest research and clinical practices to ensure students are learning the most up-to-date information. Practical Application: Emphasizes real-world application of concepts through case studies, clinical examples, and learning activities. Interactive Learning: Features learning activities and links to multimedia resources to further enhance understanding and retention. Robust Pedagogical Features: Learning Objectives and Key Terms: Chapters begins with a concise list of learning objectives and key terms that outline the key information students should master. Figures, Tables, and Photographs: The full-color art program includes detailed anatomical images, photos, charts, and tables that aid in understanding complex concepts. QR Codes: Websites and videos are easily found by using QR Codes in the margins. Case Studies: Real-world case studies are integrated to illustrate the application of theoretical concepts in clinical settings. Clinical Examples: Examples from clinical practice are interwoven throughout the text, providing context and relevance to the material. These examples help students connect theory to practice and understand the real-world significance of their studies. Research Highlights: Sections within each chapter highlight current research and advancements in the field. These highlights emphasize the importance of evidence-based practice. Pause and Ponder Boxes and Discussion Topics: Thought-provoking discussion topics encourage critical thinking and class participation. These topics are designed to stimulate deeper understanding and engagement with the material. Summary Sections: Each chapter concludes with a summary that recaps the key points covered. This helps reinforce learning and provides a quick review for students. Review Questions: At the end of each chapter, review questions encourage students to reflect on and apply what they have learned. These questions reinforce key concepts and provide an opportunity for self-assessment. Annotated Bibliographies: Curated to provide the most relevant and up-to-date sources in the field. A comprehensive Glossary and Index at the end of the book offer quick reference and reinforcement of the key terminology.

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Author:   Patricia A. Prelock ,  Ashley Brien
Publisher:   Plural Publishing Inc
Imprint:   Plural Publishing Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 21.60cm , Height: 2.20cm , Length: 27.90cm
ISBN:  

9781635504538

ISBN 10:   1635504538
Pages:   487
Publication Date:   01 November 2024
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Adult education ,  College/higher education ,  Undergraduate ,  Further / Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Forthcoming
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Table of Contents

Preface Acknowledgments Contributor Reviewers Using This Textbook   Chapter 1. An Introduction to Communication Disorders and the Professions of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Learning Objectives Key Terms Introduction What We Know About This Topic             What Is a Communication Disorder?             Cultural Considerations What Are the Career Pathways for Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists?             Audiologists             Speech-Language Pathologists             Career Pathways for Audiology or Speech-Language Pathologist Assistants Research Innovations in Communication Sciences and Disorders             Why Is This Topic Important? Overview of the Book Chapters Chapter Summary Key Takeaways Chapter Review Questions Learning Activities Additional Resources References   Chapter 2. Disability Across the Lifespan Leaning Objectives Key Terms Introduction             Language Used in This Chapter What Is Disability? History of Disability Models of Disability Stigmatization Disability and Illness Ableism and Accessibility The Intersectionalities of Disability             Disability and Race             Disability and Gender             Disability and Age             Disability and Socioeconomic Status Disability Rights in the United States Why Is This Topic Important? Chapter Summary Chapter Review Questions Learning Activities Suggested Reading Suggested Films References   Chapter 3. Understanding Speech and Language Development Learning Objectives Key Terms Introduction Early Speech Development Early Language Development Receptive and Expressive Language Phonology Semantics Morphology and Syntax Pragmatics Late Talkers Assessment Intervention Why Is It Important to Understand Speech and Language Development? Chapter Summary Chapter Review Questions Learning Activities Suggested Reading Additional Resources References   Chapter 4. Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech Mechanism Learning Objectives Key Terms Introduction Respiratory System Phonatory System             Characteristics of Voice Production: Pitch and Loudness Articulatory System Resonatory System Chapter Summary Chapter Review Questions Learning Activities References   Chapter 5. Developmental Speech Sound Disorders Learning Objectives Key Terms Introduction What We Know About This Topic             Risk Factors for Functional Speech Sound Disorders             Incidence/Prevalence of Childhood Speech Sound Disorders Characteristics of Speech Sound Disorders             Cultural Considerations in Speech Production What Can We Do to Address This Communication Challenge?             Assessment             Cultural Considerations for Assessing Bilingual Children Intervention for Childhood Speech Disorders             Intervention Considerations for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Populations Why Is This Topic Important? Application to a Child Chapter Summary Chapter Review Questions Learning Activities Suggested Reading Additional Resources References   Chapter 6. Motor Speech Disorders With Dorothy Yang Learning Objectives Key Terms Introduction The Brain Motor Speech Disorders             Dysarthria             Apraxia of Speech             Cerebral Palsy             Impact of Motor Speech Disorders Across the Lifespan             Cross-Cultural Information Assessment             Assessment for Adult Populations             Assessment Considerations for Pediatric Populations             Cross-Cultural Considerations in Assessment Treatment             Treatment for Adult Populations             Treatment Considerations for Pediatric Populations Why Is This Topic Important? Application to a Child Application to an Adult Chapter Summary Chapter Review Questions Learning Activities Suggested Reading References   Chapter 7. Childhood Language Disorders Learning Objectives Key Terms Introduction What We Know About This Topic             Signs and Symptoms of Language Disorders             Incidence and Prevalence of Language Disorders             Causes of Language Disorders             Other Disorders That Share Characteristics of a Language Disorder What Do We Do to Address This Communication Challenge?             Assessment of Childhood Language Disorders             Cultural Considerations             Intervention for Childhood Language Disorders             Intervention Applications in Cultural Groups             Additional Intervention Approaches             Service Delivery Options Why Is This Topic Important? Application to a Child Chapter Summary Chapter Review Questions Learning Activities Suggested Reading Additional Resource References   Chapter 8. Specific Learning Disorders and Literacy Impairments Learning Objectives Key Terms Introduction What Is a Specific Learning Disorder? What We Know About This Topic             Incidence and Prevalence of Learning Disorders             Signs of Learning Disorders             Causes of Learning Disorders             Co-Occurring Disorders             Reading Disorders             Written Language Disorders             Math Disorders             Nonverbal Learning Disability What Do We Do to Address This Communication Challenge?             Assessment             Intervention Why Is This Topic Important? Application to a Child Application to an Adolescent Chapter Summary Chapter Review Questions Learning Activities Suggested Reading Additional Resources References   Chapter 9. Adult Language and Cognitive Communication Disorders Learning Objectives Key Terms Introduction             The Brain Aphasia             Fluent Aphasia             Nonfluent Aphasia             Causes             Impact of Aphasia Across the Lifespan Right Hemisphere Disorder             Causes             Impact of Right Hemisphere Brain Injury Across the Lifespan Traumatic Brain Injury             Causes             Impact of Traumatic Brain Injury Across the Lifespan Dementia             Causes             Alzheimer Disease             Impact of Dementia Across the Lifespan Assessment             Aphasia             Right Hemisphere Disorder             Traumatic Brain Injury             Dementia             Cultural Considerations Intervention             Aphasia             Right Hemisphere Disorder             Traumatic Brain Injury             Dementia             Cultural Considerations Why Is This Topic Important? Application to an Adult Chapter Summary Chapter Review Questions Learning Activities Suggested Reading References   Chapter 10. Fluency Disorders Learning Objectives Key Terms Introduction What We Know About This Topic             Incidence and Prevalence Characteristics of Stuttering             Characteristics of Cluttering             Causes of Stuttering             Causes of Cluttering Assessment             Results of an Assessment             Cultural and Linguistic Considerations for Assessment What Do We Do to Address This Communication Challenge?             Interventions for Stuttering             Interventions for Cluttering             Cultural and Linguistic Considerations for Stuttering Intervention Why Is This Topic Important? Application to a Child Application to an Adolescent or Adult Chapter Summary Chapter Review Questions Learning Activities Suggested Reading Additional Resources References   Chapter 11. Voice Disorders Learning Objectives Key Terms Introduction What We Know About This Topic             Voice Disruption in Voice Disorders             Causes of Voice Disruption What Do We Do to Address This Communication Challenge?             Assessment of Voice Disorders             Intervention for Voice Disorders Why Is This Topic Important? Application to a Child Application to an Adolescent or Adult Chapter Summary Chapter Review Questions Learning Activities Suggested Reading Additional Resources References   Chapter 12. Feeding and Swallowing Disorders With Dorothy Yang Learning Objectives Key Terms Introduction What We Know About This Topic             Preoral Phase             Oral Preparatory/Oral Phase             Pharyngeal Phase             Esophageal Phase             Characteristics of Dysphagia Impact of the Disorder Across the Lifespan             Cross-Cultural Information Assessment             Assessment Considerations for Adults Populations             Assessment Considerations for Pediatric Populations Treatment             Treatment Considerations for Adult Populations             Treatment Considerations for Pediatric Populations Why Is This Topic Important? Application to a Child Application to an Adolescent or Adult Chapter Summary Chapter Review Questions Learning Activities Suggested Reading References   Chapter 13. Hearing Disorders and Their Impact on Communication Learning Objectives Key Terms Introduction What We Know About This Topic             Anatomy of the Hearing Mechanism             Normal Hearing Development             What Does Hearing Impairment Look Like? What Do We Do to Address This Communication Challenge?             Hearing Assessment             Hearing Assessment in Children             Treatment Planning, Management, and Options for Individuals With Hearing Loss             Cultural and Linguistic Considerations Why Is This Topic Important? Application to a Child Application to an Adolescent or Adult Chapter Summary Chapter Review Questions Learning Activities Suggested Reading Additional Resources References   Chapter 14. Augmentative and Alternative Communication Learning Objectives Key Terms Introduction Characteristics of AAC             Unaided AAC             Aided AAC             No-Tech/Low-Tech AAC             High-Tech AAC             Access             Symbols and Vocabulary Importance of AAC AAC Users AAC Assessment AAC Intervention             AAC Intervention for Developmental Conditions AAC Intervention for Acquired Conditions Considerations for AAC             AAC Abandonment             Multimodal Communication             Bilingual AAC Users             Myths of AAC Applications to a Child Applications to an Adult Chapter Summary Chapter Review Questions Learning Activities Suggested Reading References   Chapter 15. Understanding Research and Evidence-Based Practice Learning Objectives Key Terms Introduction Types of Research             Quantitative Research             Qualitative Research Importance of Research for Clinical Practice Chapter Summary Chapter Review Questions Learning Activities Suggested Reading References Appendix 15–1. Tips for Reading a Primary Source   Glossary Index  

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Patricia A. Prelock, PhD, CCC-SLP, BCS-CL, F-ASHA, FNAP-SLP, is the Interim President, University of Vermont. Formerly, she was Provost and Senior Vice President for 5 years, and the Dean of the College of Nursing and Health Sciences at the University of Vermont for 10 years. She is also a Professor of Communication Sciences and Disorders, and Professor of Pediatrics in the College of Medicine at the University of Vermont. Dr. Prelock received her PhD in speech-language pathology from the University of Pittsburgh. She is a recognized expert in the nature and treatment of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and has been awarded nearly $25 million dollars in university, state, and federal funding as a PI or Co-PI to develop innovations in interdisciplinary training supporting children and youth with neurodevelopmental disabilities and their families, to facilitate training in speech-language pathology, and to support her intervention work in ASD. She has over 220 publications including 20 books and 598 peer-reviewed and invited presentations/keynotes in the areas of autism and other neurodevelopmental disabilities, collaboration, IPE, leadership, and language learning disabilities. In 2019, she was named Associate Editor for the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. Dr. Prelock received the University of Vermont’s Kroepsch-Maurice Excellence in Teaching Award in 2000, was named an ASHA Fellow in 2000, and a University of Vermont Scholar in 2003. Dr. Prelock was named a Distinguished Alumna of the University of Pittsburgh. In 2016, she received the ASHA Honors of the Association and in 2017 she was named a Distinguished Alumna of Cardinal Mooney High School. Dr. Prelock also received the 2018 Jackie M. Gribbons Leadership Award from Vermont Women in Higher Education. Dr. Prelock is a Board-Certified Specialist in Child Language and was named a Fellow in the National Academies of Practice (NAP) in speech-language pathology in 2018. She was the 2013 President for the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and was President of the ASHFoundation in 2020 and 2021. Ashley Brien, PhD, CCC-SLP, is an ASHA certified speech-language pathologist. She received her MS in Communication Sciences and Disorders and her PhD in Interprofessional Health Sciences from the University of Vermont. She has instructed many courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels in the areas of autism, social cognition, augmentative and alternative communication, disability, and research methods. Additionally, she provides intervention in speech, language, AAC, and social communication to children and adolescents and their families. Dr. Brien’s research focuses on the development, implementation, and social validity of family-centered interventions to support social learning and episodic memory in individuals with autism. She has also designed intervention materials to support social cognition and communication in a variety of populations with social learning challenges. She has written about her work in several peer-reviewed articles and presented her findings nationally and internationally. She is also co-author of the book Supporting Social Learning in Autism: An Autobiographical Memory Program to Promote Communication and Connection.

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