Intro : a guide to communication sciences and disorders / Michael P. Robb.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Robb, Michael P., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Communicative disorders.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (433 pages)

Edition:

Fourth edition.

Place of Publication:

San Diego, CA : Plural Publishing, Inc., [2025]

Summary:

With its engaging color layout and easy to read writing style, INTRO: A Guide to Communication Sciences and Disorders, Fourth Edition is designed for undergraduate students with an interest in entering the field of communication sciences and disorders. INTRO is an introduction to the professions of speech-language pathology and audiology and the underlying discipline on which they are based, communication sciences and disorders. The text provides essential information concerning a wide range of communication disorders found in children and adults.

Contents:

Intro

Foreword to the First Edition by John H. Saxman, PhD

Preface

Reviewers of the Fourth E

SECTION 1 Background to Communication Sciences and Disorders

1 Communication Disorders and the Professions

Objectives

Key Terms

Introduction

Terminology and Definitions

Models of Communication

The Professions

A Brief History of the Professions

Educational Preparation

Professional Work Settings

Professional Ethics

Cultural Considerations and Communication Disorders

Summary of Chapter

The Professions of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology on the World Wide Web

Study Questions

References

2 Anatomy of Speech and Hearing

Speech Anatomy

The Process of Speech Production

Hearing Anatomy

The Process of Hearing

Historic Aspects of Anatomy and Physiology

Cultural Considerations in Anatomy and Physiology

Anatomy and Physiology on the World Wide Web

SECTION 2 Developmental Communication Disorders

3 Child Language Disorders

Language Development

Historic Aspects of Child Language Disorders

Types of Child Language Disorders

Current Theories Regarding Child Language Development and Disorders

Assessment of Child Language Disorders

Treatment of Child Language Disorders

Cultural Considerations and Child Language Disorders Assessment

Child Language Disorders on the World Wide Web

4 Child Speech Sound Disorders

Historic Aspects of Child Speech Sound Disorders

Types of Speech Sound Disorders

Current Theories Regarding Child Speech Sound Disorders.

Assessment of Child Speech Sound Disorders

Treatment of Child Speech Sound Disorders

Cultural Considerations and Child Speech Sound Disorders

Child Speech Sound Disorders on the World Wide Web

5 Fluency Disorders

Historic Aspects of Fluency Disorders

Types of Fluency Disorders

Current Theories Regarding Stuttering

Assessment of Fluency Disorders

Treatment of Fluency Disorders

Cultural Considerations and Fluency Disorders

Fluency Disorders on the World Wide Web

6 Cleft Lip and Palate

Historic Aspects of Cleft Lip and Palate

Disorders of Cleft Lip and Palate

Current Theories of Cleft Lip and Palate

Assessment of Cleft Lip and Palate

Treatment of Cleft Lip and Palate

Cultural Considerations and Cleft Lip and Palate

Cleft Lip and Palate on the World Wide Web

7 Autism Spectrum Disorder

Historic Aspects of Autism Spectrum Disorder

Autism Spectrum Disorder and Communication

Current Theories Regarding Autism Spectrum Disorder

Assessment of Autism Spectrum Disorder

Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder

Cultural Considerations and Autism Spectrum Disorder

Autism Spectrum Disorder on the World Wide Web

SECTION 3 Acquired and Genetic Communication Disorders

8 Voice Disorders

Historic Aspects of Voice Disorders

Types of Voice Disorders.

Current Theories of Voice Disorders

Assessment of Voice Disorders

Treatment of Voice Disorders

Cultural Considerations and Voice Disorders

Voice Disorders on the World Wide Web

9 Neurogenic Language Disorders

Historic Aspects of Neurogenic Language Disorders

Types of Neurogenic Language Disorders

Current Theories Regarding Neurogenic Language Disorders

Assessment of Neurogenic Language Disorders

Treatment of Neurogenic Language Disorders

Cultural Considerations and Neurogenic Language Disorders

Neurogenic Language Disorders on the World Wide Web

10 Motor Speech Disorders

Historic Aspects of Motor Speech Disorders

Types of Motor Speech Disorders

Current Theories Regarding Motor Speech Disorders

Assessment of Motor Speech Disorders

Treatment of Motor Speech Disorders

Cultural Considerations and Motor Speech Disorders

Motor Speech Disorders on the World Wide Web

11 Dysphagia

Historic Aspects of Dysphagia

Types of Dysphagia

Causes of Dysphagia

Assessment of Dysphagia

Treatment of Dysphagia

Cultural Considerations and Dysphagia

Dysphagia on the World Wide Web

12 Augmentative and Alternative Communication

Historic Aspects of Augmentative and Alternative Communication

Types of Augmentative and Alternative Communication.

Assessment of Augmentative and Alternative Communication

Treatment of Augmentative and Alternative Communication

Cultural Considerations and Augmentative and Alternative Communication

Augmentative and Alternative Communication on the World Wide Web

13 Genetics and Syndromes

Historic Aspects of Genetics

Types of Syndromes

Assessment of Genetic Conditions

Treatment of Genetic Conditions

Cultural Considerations and Genetics

Genetics and Syndromes on the World Wide Web

SECTION 4 Audition

14 Hearing Disorders

Historic Aspects of Hearing Disorders

Types of Hearing Disorders

Assessment of Hearing Disorders

Online Hearing Measurement

Cultural Considerations and Hearing Disorders

Hearing Disorders on the World Wide Web

15 Auditory Rehabilitation

Historic Aspects of Aural Rehabilitation

Treatment Approaches: Hearing Rehabilitation

Treatment Approaches: Speech and Language Rehabilitation

Cultural Considerations and Aural Rehabilitation

Aural Rehabilitation on the World Wide Web

Glossary

Index.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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Other Format:

Print version: Robb, Michael P. INTRO: a Guide to Communication Sciences and Disorders

ISBN:

9781635504385

OCLC:

1415895378