Aphasia and Other Acquired Neurogenic Language Disorders : a Guide for Clinical Excellence.
Covering an array of evidence-based content, including aphasia, traumatic brain injury, dementia, and language in aging, this is a must-have textbook for clinicians and students studying to be speech-language pathologists. This clinical guide strategically addresses scientific foundations, service d...
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San Diego :
Plural Publishing, Inc,
2016.
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Table of Contents:
- What Is Special About this Book; Acknowledgments; About the Author; Section I Welcome and Introduction; Chapter 1 Welcome to the Fantastic World of Research and Clinical Practice in Acquired Neurogenic Cognitive-Linguistic Disorders!; Chapter 2 Becoming the Ultimate Excellent Clinician; Chapter 3 Writing and Talking About People With Disabilities; Section II Foundations for Considering Acquired Neurogenic Language Disorders; Chapter 4 Defining and Conceptualizing Aphasia; Chapter 5 The WHO ICF and Its Relevance to Acquired Neurogenic Communication Disorders.
- Chapter 6 Etiologies of Acquired Neurogenic Language DisordersChapter 7 Neurophysiology and Neuropathologies Associated With Acquired Neurogenic Language Disorders; Chapter 8 Neuroimaging and Other Instrumentation; Chapter 9 Language in the Context of Aging; Section III The Nature of Neurogenic Disorders of Cognition and Language; Chapter 10 Syndromes and Hallmark Characteristics of Aphasia; Chapter 11 Cognitive-Communicative Disorders Associated With Traumatic Brain Injury; Chapter 12 Cognitive-Communicative Disorders Associated With Right Hemisphere Syndrome.
- Chapter 13 Cognitive-Communicative Disorders Associated With Dementia and Other Neurodegenerative ConditionsSection IV Delivering Excellent Services; Chapter 14 Contexts for Providing Excellent Services; Chapter 15 Engaging Proactively in Advocacy and Legal and Ethical Concerns; Chapter 16 Global Aspects of Clinical Aphasiology; Section V Assessment; Chapter 17 Best Practices in Assessment; Chapter 18 Psychometric Aspects of Assessment and Assessment Processes; Chapter 19 Problem-Solving Approache sto Differential Diagnosis and Confounding Factors.
- Chapter 20 Tests, Scales, and Screening InstrumentsChapter 21 Discourse Sampling and Conversational Analysis; Chapter 22 Documenting Assessment Results and Considering Prognosis; Section VI Theories and Best Practices in Intervention; Chapter 23 Best Practices in Intervention; Chapter 24 Theories of Intervention; Section VII General Treatment Approaches; Chapter 25 General Approaches for Enhancing Cognitive-Linguistic Abilities; Chapter 26 Facilitating Communication in People With Dementia; Chapter 27 Counseling and Life Coaching; Chapter 28 Complementary and Integrative Approaches.
- Section VIII Specific Treatment ApproachesChapter 29 Promoting Compensatory Strategies in Conversation; Chapter 30 Enhancing Overall Expressive Language; Chapter 31 Improving Word Finding and Lexical Processing; Chapter 32 Improving Syntax; Chapter 33 Improving Reading and Writing; Glossary; References; Index.