Communication Sciences & Disorders

An authoritative overview of language and speech disorders.

This 4 volume set covers the spectrum of communication disorders, from causation and prevention to testing and assessment; through rehabilitation, intervention, and education. Tip: Use the Readers Guide for effective browsing.

Quick reference providing brief definitions, descriptions, and explanations into the vernacular that is integral to those who work in a health care setting. The purpose of this text is to advance the competencies and confidence of speech-language pathology (SLP) clinicians working in medically related settings by familiarizing them with the language, principles, practices, and procedures they will encounter.

Covers the breadth of theory and research on language development from birth through adulthood, as well as their practical application.

A "guide to the scientific and clinical tenets of aphasia study and treatment".

Covers "the entire range of communication and speech disorders in children and adults, from basic science to clinical diagnosis. The book has four sections: Voice, Speech, Language, and Hearing. Within each category, entries are organized into three subsections: Basic Science, Disorders, and Clinical Management.

This free online textbook offers chapters on physical conditions that may be useful for speech pathologists.

This Encyclopedia shifts focus away from the medical model that has viewed deaf individuals as needing to be remedied in order to correct so-called hearing and speaking deficiencies for the sole purpose of assimilation into mainstream society. Search by keyword or use the "Reader's Guide" to browse by topic.

This four volume comprehensive encyclopedia on Special Education topics can be searched and read online.
Multiple user ebook.

Provides current, accurate, and comprehensive information on human diseases and conditions--infectious diseases, various types of cancer, physical and psychological conditions, tropical diseases, sports injuries, and important public health issues.

Offers common disorder characteristics, treatment approaches, information reporting techniques, and patient profiles (child and adult).

Examines the full range of developmental and acquired communication disorders and provides the epidemiology, aetiology and clinical features of these disorders Also, how these disorders are assessed and treated by speech and language therapists and recent theoretical developments in the field.

Offers "clinical ideas and treatment examples based on a firm theoretical foundation."

Organized by a classification of syndromes and medical conditions

This dictionary provides clear and concise explanations of terms used in the field of speech, therapy pathology and relevant terms in related fields including augmentative, alternative communication, hearing, linguistic, medicine, phonetics/phonology and psychology/psychiatry.
Note a newer edition in ebook format is on order for the library.