Written by renowned experts in the field the updated edition of this classic textbook is
essential for all practitioners and advanced students involved in the field. The editors
artfully synthesize the complex pathology of speech-language disorders with practical guidance
covering full scope of practice resulting in a perfectly balanced text. The underlying
degenerative neurogenic and psychogenic causes of speech-language impairments are explored in
detail along with respective treatment modalities. Starting with an overview of key
considerations the latest evidence-based science is presented throughout 22 chapters. Topics
include differential diagnosis of adult communication and swallowing disorders assessment and
management approaches and diagnostic tools such as imaging and endoscopy. Major Sections
Neurological Communication DisordersDisorders of Swallowing and VoicePatient Medical
ManagementCritical Care Collaboration New chapters are devoted to motor speech disorders
education for medical speech-language pathologists aphasia assessment and management
pediatric traumatic brain injury and end of life communication and swallowing disorders.
Leading neurologists otolaryngologists and nurse practitioners contribute their expertise
reflecting the multidisciplinary aspects of this field. Enhanced with reader-friendly tables
charts and illustrations the third edition is a comprehensive must-have guide. For
graduate-level students and practicing speech-language pathologists this book is certain to be
an invaluable and frequently referenced resource.
