Book description
Bringing together the expertise of leading research practitioners in
the field, the second edition of
Clinical Management of Sensorimotor Speech Disorders
is an up-to-date reference for the underlying theory and the basic
principles of assessment and treatment. This book provides a solid
foundation in the conceptual framework essential for classifying and
differentiating disorders according to clinical categories. It covers
the theory underlying measurement strategies including acoustic,
kinematic, aerodynamic, and electromyographic techniques, and guides the
reader through treatments for each disorder. New in this edition is a
comprehensive section with in-depth coverage of the diseases, syndromes,
and pathologic conditions which are accompanied by sensorimotor speech
disorders. These chapters provide concise descriptions of the disease
and its signs and symptoms, neuropathology, epidemiology, and etiology.
Each chapter goes on to present the speech impairment associated with
the disorder and its signs and symptoms, etiology, neuropathology,
associated cognitive, linguistic, and communicative signs and symptoms,
special diagnostic considerations, treatment, and key references.Features:
Clear articulation of theoretical issues provides a strong
foundation for the clinical management of the dysarthrias, apraxia,
and speech problems secondary to hearing loss
New chapter on neurogenic fluency disorders
Extensive discussion of neuropathologic conditions that cause
sensorimotor speech disorders
Authoritative and comprehensive, this expanded edition will prove to be
the reference of choice for students in speech-language pathology
programs as well as clinicians and researchers. "[Four stars]
Each chapter is written by internationally recognized
professionals...This excellent textbook has valuable scientific
information...a useful reference for both clinical work and research in
the area of sensorimotor speech disorders."--Doody's Book Reviews
Professor and Chair, Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders,
University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
