Introduction to Communication Disorders: A Lifespan Evidence-Based Perspective, 6th edition

Published by Pearson (March 8, 2018) © 2019

  • Robert E. Owens College of St. Rose
  • Kimberly A. Farinella Northern Arizona University
  • Dale Evans Metz State University of New York, Geneseo Late Professor Emeritus
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Introduction to Communication Disorders presents recent advances in the assessment and treatment of communication disorders. Case studies, evidence-based practice summary boxes, and medically based photographs help you bridge the gap between theory and clinical application.

1. The Field, the Professionals, and the Clients
2. Typical and Disordered Communication
3. Overview of the Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech Production Mechanism
4. Childhood Language Impairments
5. Speech Sound Disorders
6. Developmental Literacy Impairments
7. Adult Language Impairments
8. Fluency Disorders
9. Voice and Resonance Disorders
10. Motor Speech Disorders
11. Disorders of Swallowing
12. Audiology and Hearing Loss - David A. DeBonis, Ph.D.
13. Augmentative and Alternative Communication - James Feeney, Ph.D.

APPENDIX: Professional Organizations

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