Aphasia and Related Neurogenic Language Disorders: Edition 4

Leonard L. LaPointe

Jan 2011 · Thieme

About this ebook

New Edition of the BestsellerPraise for the Second Edition:Easy to read...chapters are well written...relevant and valuable...can be used as introductory literature...as well as provide refreshing readings for clinicians in the field.--Logopedics, Phoniatrics, VocologyIn Aphasia and Related Neurogenic Language Disorders - now in a concise, fully updated Fourth Edition - world-renowned authorities provide in-depth information on the characteristics and etiology of brain-based disorders. Succinct chapters cover the latest advances in the management of aphasia, traumatic brain injury, dementias, and right hemisphere syndrome. In this edition, for the first time, the expert authors present a modern approach that goes beyond traditional assessment and treatment to incorporate contemporary cultural, linguistic, and quality-of-life concerns.Features

Integrates the clinical and humanistic aspects related to aphasia in a way that accurately reflects how the discipline is being taught in classrooms today

Full-color illustrations of the brain and nervous system supplement expanded chapters on neuroanatomy and neurophysiology

Easy-to-read textboxes and review questions at the end of each chapter are ideal for quick reference and self-study

The most comprehensive yet succinct resource available in the field today, this reference is a must-have for every student, resident, or practitioner involved in speech language pathology and the treatment of communication disorders.

About the author

Francis Eppes Professor, College of Communication, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL, USA