About the book
Designed for students of speech-language pathology, audiology and clinical linguistics, this valuable text introduces students to all aspects of the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of clients with developmental and acquired communication disorders through a series of structured case studies. Each case study includes questions which direct readers to important features of the case that will facilitate clinical learning. A selection of further readings encourages students to extend their knowledge of communication disorders. Key features of this book include: * 48 detailed case studies based on actual clients with communication disorders * 25 questions within each case study * Fully-worked answers to every question * 105 suggestions for further reading The text also develops knowledge of the epidemiology, aetiology, and linguistic and cognitive features of communication disorders, highlights salient aspects of client histories, and examines assessments and interventions used in the management of clients.
Editions of Case Studies in Communication Disorders
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781107154872
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781316608388
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Designed for students of speech-language pathology, audiology and clinical linguistics, this valuable text introduces students to all aspects of the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of clients with developmental and acquired communication disorders through a series of structured case studies. Each case study includes questions which direct readers to important features of the case that will facilitate clinical learning. A selection of further readings encourages students to extend their knowledge of communication disorders. Key features of this book include: * 48 detailed case studies based on actual clients with communication disorders * 25 questions within each case study * Fully-worked answers to every question * 105 suggestions for further reading The text also develops knowledge of the epidemiology, aetiology, and linguistic and cognitive features of communication disorders, highlights salient aspects of client histories, and examines assessments and interventions used in the management of clients.
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What is Case Studies in Communication Disorders about?
Designed for students of speech-language pathology, audiology and clinical linguistics, this valuable text introduces students to all aspects of the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of clients with developmental and acquired communication disorders through a series of structured case studies. Each case study includes questions which direct readers to important features of the case that will facilitate clinical learning. A selection of further readings encourages students to extend their knowledge of communication disorders. Key features of this book include: * 48 detailed case studies based on actual clients with communication disorders * 25 questions within each case study * Fully-worked answers to every question * 105 suggestions for further reading The text also develops knowledge of the epidemiology, aetiology, and linguistic and cognitive features of communication disorders, highlights salient aspects of client histories, and examines assessments and interventions used in the management of clients.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Case Studies in Communication Disorders?
Medicine and Nursing > Medical specialties, branches of medicine > Therapy and therapeutics > Speech and language disorders and therapy
Where can I read a sample of Case Studies in Communication Disorders?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781107154872
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Case Studies in Communication Disorders?
Louise Cummings
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Case Studies in Communication Disorders is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781107154872) and paperback(ISBN 9781316608388)