Introduction to Communication Disorders A Lifespan Evidence-Based Perspective
Introduction to Communication Disorders: A Lifespan Evidence-Based Perspective by Robert Owens offers a clear and comprehensive introduction to the field of communication sciences and disorders. Published by Pearson in February 2018, this sixth edition spans 482 pages and is presented in English. The book covers recent advances in the assessment and treatment of communication disorders, providing a foundational understanding of the anatomy and physiology of speech and hearing, as well as an overview of various disorders affecting voice, fluency, articulation, language, cognition, swallowing, and hearing throughout the lifespan.
Readers will find concise yet comprehensive chapters that strike a balance suitable for introductory-level students. The text includes updated case studies, evidence-based practice summary boxes, and medically based photographs, which help bridge the gap between theory and clinical application. This edition is designed to enhance learning and understanding in the fields of audiology and speech pathology, making it a valuable resource for those studying medical aspects of communication disorders.
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A clear, comprehensive introduction to communication sciences and disorders
Introduction to Communication Disorders: A Lifespan Evidence-Based Perspective presents recent advances in the assessment and treatment of communication disorders in a highly readable manner. Each chapter is concise, yet comprehensive-striking a just right balance of information appropriate for introductory-level students. Readers gain a basic foundation in the areas of anatomy and physiology of speech and hearing, and an overview of the various disorders that affect voice, fluency, articulation, language, cognition, swallowing, and hearing across the lifespan. Updated case studies, evidence-based practice summary boxes, and new medically based photographs help students bridge the gap between theory and clinical application.
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