Full Description
"Introduction to Neurogenic Communication Disorders, 6e" provides students and beginning clinicians with a basic understanding of neurogenic communication disorders, the individuals who have these disorders, and how these disorders are measured and treated. This text gives the reader the tools needed to evaluate, diagnose and treat patients with neurogenic communication disorders. These tools, in addition to clinical training and experience, will help the student obtain clinical competency.
Contents
1 Neuroanatomy and Neuropathology. 2 Neurologic Assessment. 3 Assessing Adults Who Have Neurogenic Communication Impairments. 4 Neuroanatomical Explanations of Aphasia and Related Disorders. 5 Assessing Aphasia and Related Disorders. 6 The Context for Treatment of Neurogenic Communication Disorders. 7 Treatment of Aphasia and Related Disorders. 8 Right Hemisphere Syndrome. 9 Traumatic Brain Injury. 10 Dementia. 11 Dysarthria. Appendix A: Standard Medical Abbreviations. Glossary. Bibliography. Index.