Description
Product ID: | 9781111138271 |
Product Form: | Multiple-component retail product |
Country of Manufacture: | US |
Title: | Motor Speech Disorders |
Subtitle: | Diagnosis & Treatment |
Authors: | Author: Donald Freed |
Page Count: | 384 |
Subjects: | Speech and language disorders and therapy, Speech & language disorders & therapy |
Description: | Select Guide Rating Offers an introduction to motor speech disorders. This book provides a practical introduction to the human motor system, including the anatomy and physiology involved in motor speech disorders. It also presents information on etiology, characteristics, and treatment. MOTOR SPEECH DISORDERS: DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT, 2E offers a detailed, yet streamlined introduction to motor speech disorders. The book opens with a brief historical review of motor speech disorders, providing useful context for understanding the technology and methodology modern speech-language pathologists employ for evaluation and treatment today. Without overwhelming you with complex detail, the book also provides a practical introduction to the human motor system, including the anatomy and physiology involved in motor speech disorders. A series of chapters offers an in-depth look at the six pure dysarthrias, as well as mixed dysarthria and apraxia of speech, including detailed information on etiology, characteristics, and treatment. MOTOR SPEECH DISORDERS: DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT, 2E has been updated with high quality illustrations, as well as information on cutting-edge treatment procedures and current best practices. An accompanying DVD features clinical videos to deepen your understanding of the disorders by exposing you to real-life case examples. |
Imprint Name: | Delmar Cengage Learning |
Publisher Name: | Cengage Learning, Inc |
Country of Publication: | GB |
Publishing Date: | 2011-11-01 |