Aphasia and other acquired neurogenic language disorders : a guide for clinical excellence / Brooke Hallow.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hallowell, Brooke, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Language disorders.

Language disorders--Treatment.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (745 pages) : illustrations (some color)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

San Diego, California : Plural Publishing Inc., 2017.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

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 delivery, international and multicultural perspectives, assessment, and treatment.

Contents:

Intro

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 Disorders

Chapter 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 Conditions

Section 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 Instruments.

Chapter 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 Approaches

Chapter 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.

Notes:

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-59756-955-0