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Addressing the challenges of intercultural and interpreter-mediated speech pathology practice, this book explores the intricate relationship between culture and communicaiton before moving on to intercultural health care, including a detailed look at perceptions of illness and disability. Two chapters on intercultural speech pathology address the challenges of clinical practice, including culturally-focused assessment and management approaches. Interpreter-mediated speech pathology is covered in detail, including an overview of the process of interpreting, debate on professional versus untrained interpreters, discussion of pre-session briefing, a look at potential barriers to the interpretation process, and introduction to a collaborative partnership model for working with interpreters. The final chapter explores the author's thoughts on future directions in research and education in the field of intercultural and interpreter-mediated speech pathology.

The book provides a comprehensive and practical insight into intercultural and interpreter-mediated speech pathology. With its easy to read and practical content, it should be of significant use to undergraduate students and qualified speech-language pathologists new to multicultural/multilingual contexts. However, it would also be suitable for experienced clinicians who find themselves tackling the challenges of intercultural speech pathology every day. ... Read more

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As the classic reference on cleft palates for more than 25 years, 'the blue book' continues to be the single, essential source on cleft lip and palate for all members of the craniofacial team. This essential text provides a unique and comprehensive approach to cleft assessment, treatment, and management, with new and revised content that will keep you at the cutting edge of cleft lip and palate treatment and therapies.

• Comprehensive coverage of every aspect of cleft palate and related disorders, making this a superb resource and guide for students and practitioners alike.
• Content is presented in a clinically useful manner, in a way that encourages you to evaluate and critically consider the information presented.
• Thorough coverage of the available literature on cleft lip and cleft palate includes both contemporary and historically significant studies, as well as low-incidence types of phenomena.
• An unmatched art program includes clear anatomical drawings as well as high-quality photographs.

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Cleft Palate Speech is a decent textbook
I haven't read it all yet -- my semester just started.So far I know that this book does not hesitate regarding details.Some chapter sections read almost like an annotated bibliography describing studies in detail.I find it hard to figure out the main point at times, the take home message.Sometimes the section ends with a summary but sometimes it doesn't.When it presents conflicting evidence and doesn't summarize it, that bugs me.Basically though, this is a good textbook. ... Read more

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Perfect condition, Fast Shipping
This product is exactly as listed.

Price was not a deal but reasonable.

Thank you.

For Every Speech Pathologist!
When I started school, my instructor made us buy the book for class. I am so very thankful she did because I have since placed tabs throughout the entire book. There are listings for formal tests, informal tests/screeners, and good examples for data sheets. I love this book and have seen many colleagues with this book as well. I would definitely suggest to speech pathologists at any level of your career to consider purchasing this book. Very helpful!

Hands down one of the best texts I own
Purchased for an SLP course this summer. It was on of the best written texts I've encountered.I highly recommend it to anyone.

Extremely informative
The book is very detailed with information about the diff types of aphasias and other neurogenic disorders. It is a must have for an SLP student or SLP!
I gave it four stars just because it isn't the easiest textbook to read. The way the material is presented is very complex.

Aphasia Bible
A comprehensive review on aphasia. Moreover, it could be called the "Aphasia Bible". ... Read more

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Provides an excellent overview of language disorders in a wide range of children.Childhood language disorders and populations, language disorder assessment and intervention.Anyone seeking an unsurpassed and currentintroduction to language disorders in children. ... Read more

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all the problems of language and kids
Perhaps you can get an appreciation for the complexities of language, and why language makes us human, by seeing what happens when children have problems with it. Reed describes in detail the numerous types of learning disabilities that a teacher can face.

Some kids might have underdeveloped lexical accumulations, giving rise to a sparse vocabulary and diminished knowledge. They might fixate on literal meanings of some words. Other kids could possess poor word retrieval.

Of course, all difficulties with spoken languages invariably ripple through to problems with writing. The foundations of writing stem from those for speech. Various countermeasures are suggested; ie. remedial pedagogies that have been tried by researchers and educators. ... Read more

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Now in its ninth edition, the widely-used book continues to serve both readers and clinicians as the classic introduction to communication disorders. Charles Van Riper's inimitable easy-to-read style, clinical focus, and emphasis on the person with the disability has been preserved and updated by his close friend and colleague, Robert Erickson. ... Read more

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An Advanced Review of Speech-Language Pathology, Second Edition is tailor made for speech-language pathology students preparing to take departmental comprehensive examinations as well as the Praxis Examination in Speech-Language Pathology. In addition, this inclusive book is a terrific teaching tool for university faculty---offering preview outlines, brief introductions, and summaries. Each chapter concludes with test questions in essay and multiple-choice formats. Practitioners will find this book to be an outstanding reference text. ... Read more

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The SLP Bible
This book is really the Bible for every SLP and especially for the one's who need a thorough review and a good preparation tool for the Praxis Exam.It actually gives you a sense of confidence.Worths each and every peny.

Advanced Review
This book has been very helpful to me and has definitely helped me obtain a better grade in my class. I highly recommend this book and this seller.

an excellent resource
I purchased this book to study for the Speech Language Pathology Praxis exam.I am a speech language pathologist with ten years of Canadian work experience.When we moved to Georgia, I had to write the Praxis exam in order to get my license to practice.This book was the only book I used to study for the exam.I felt that the book summarized the important information in each subject area very well. The information in each chapter was up to date as well.The practice exams on the CD that comes with the book were only somewhat helpful.The main criticism I have for the practice exams is that there is less text to read in the questions compared to the actual exam.When you write the Praxis, you will find that many of the questions require a lot of reading before you can answer the questions.I was really unprepared for this and, as a result, took the entire 2 hours to finish all the questions.I had no time to go back and check any answers.Still, I ended up with a score of 760.

Never received it
I always order books from amazon and never have a problem. It has been over 1 month and I did not receive my book.I have been in touch with the seller and he is sending me a form for a full refund.Not happy. I contacted him about 3 wks into the order confirmation and he told me to give it the full month to arrive, although he claims it was shipped 2 days after the order.Makes no sense.Wont be ordering from this seller again.

Good reference. Poor preparation.
If you're looking for accurate, concise practice Praxis tests this is NOT the book for you.

Bought this book because my prof told me it would help study for Praxis AND it came with a fancy CD with practice tests! The content is ok (a little wordy at times, vague at others).I'm taking the paper-based Praxis, and it took me a long time to figure out how to print the practice tests (without answers) so I could practice with a hard copy.

The CD program was not created or proofed well. Some answers were typed in wrong (e.g., 43.13% instead of 34.13%). It wasn't that big of a deal because I already knew the answer...but what other questions did they screw up on? Also, test 1 did not have the correct answers on the CD...I had to look them up one by one with the "book reference" chapter.

Overall, I'm pretty disappointed in this book with regards to the Praxis practice part. It is a good quick reference for the wide range of subjects in SLP scope of practice. Wouldn't buy it again. ... Read more

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Auditory Processing Disorders: Management and Treatment details the history, definition, behaviors, and co-morbidity of auditory processing disorders before educating the reader on the most current practices for audiological and speech-language assessment of APD, including its impact on literacy and language processing. Practical rehabilitation and management strategies are covered in detail. This book a highly practical book designed specifically for practicing clincians, both audiologists and speech-language pathologists. ... Read more

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Good stuff
The book arrived in a timely manner & in excellent condition, as promised.Thank you! ... Read more

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A comprehensive yet highly readable text containing theory and practical applications, Language and Communication Disorders in Children, Sixth Edition, offers readers a rewarding experience in learning how to provide language intervention to communicatively disordered children.

The sixth edition of this best-selling introduction to language disorders text has been substantially revised to bring about the most current information in the dynamic areas of speech-language pathology and special education. It keenly focuses on the ways in which children learn language and how to help those who struggle with it, and on the area of language to explain different kinds of developmental disabilities in children. The text has been thoroughly updated, revised, and reorganized providing the most current information about the dynamic areas of speech-language pathology and special education.

The sixth edition exhibits reorganized and updated chapters: Language Impairments in Preschool Populations (Chapter 4); Nature & Scope of Language-Learning Disabilities: Characteristics, Frameworks and Connections (Chapter 5); Making Sense of Language Learning Disabilities: Assessment and Support for Academic Success (Chapter 11); The Changing Role of the SLP (Chapter 9). Key topics include: Applying theories of child development, speech and hearing science, and language development and disorders to the study of children’s language and communication disorders; Evidence based assessment strategies, including curriculum-based assessment and response to intervention (RTI), as well as dynamic assessment and integrated intervention; Formal and informal methods of assessment for infants and toddlers; Use of AAC with very young children; Increased emphasis on adolescent language; Discussion of the relationship between oral and written language; “Best Practices” in early language intervention with an emphasis on collaborative and family-centered approaches; and Information on legislative influences on the delivery of services to infants, toddlers, preschool, and school-aged populations.

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This concise clinical manual provides comprehensive information on swallowing.It presents the information from a practical stnadpoint, making it ideal for the graduate-level student preparing for clinical work with dysphagia clients.It includes coverage of incidence, normal swallowing, anatomy and physiology, etiology, diagnosis, nutrition, and references.Its easy-to-use, concise format allows readers to find important information quickly.Numerous tables make the guide easy to use and functional.Detailed tables provide important information in this easy-to-use pocketguide.Comprehensive coverage of all aspects of swallowing disorders in a quick reference, alphabetical organization with extensive references that provide information for further study.Practical information is readily accessed and applied. ... Read more

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Speech Science integrates scientific material on the acoustics, anatomy, and physiology of speech production and perception with state-of-the-art instrumental techniques used in clinical practice.

Each chapter presenting theoretical information is followed by a corresponding chapter on clinical application, demonstrating the connections between scientific theory and clinical management of communication disorders. To reinforce this link, case studies and questions in each clinical application chapter help students focus on how scientific principles are applied in clinical contexts.

Call-out notes, summary points, and review questions help students consolidate material for improved retention. Schematic illustrations enhance the text and demonstrate anatomical and functional relationships between structures. With this student- and instructor-friendly text, students will find theoretical information meaningful, less intimidating, and more easily accessible.

The Second Edition features two new chapters on neurology that present a comprehensive yet targeted discussion of neuroanatomy and neurophysiology relevant to speech production (Ch. 12) and examine current brain imaging techniques (Ch. 13). In each clinical application chapter, case studies and follow-up questions reinforce the link between science and clinical application.  Pedagogical aides such as call-out notes in the margins have been included in all chapters to underscore important concepts.  Plus, this edition comes packaged with a new DVD to accompany the text that provides visualizations of many important concepts, as well as self-test quizzes for students to evaluate their understanding of the material.

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Speech Science
This product is very helpful and the language used is not so complicated.Gives it to you straight so that everything is clear and understandable.

speech science, ferrand
for starters, I got a an email two days later saying that my book was sent and it took 3 weeks for me to get it. (it ended up being 14 business days) but still.secondly, when i got my book i opened it only to find that the cd in the back was cracked in multiple pieces and is not usable. which stinks because i need it for class.overall, i think the book was overpriced for the condition in which i received it.Not very happy with this purchase.

speech science
This book was exactly what I needed and the shipper was good to work with. ... Read more

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This work provides a theoretical review, from a clinical perspective, of the nature and management of acquired neurogenic communication disorders and of the therapy such disorders require. The first section concentrates on aphasia and the second on motor speech disorders. ... Read more

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The book summarises research findings from a range of projects using a set of auditory and speech procedures designed for the psycholinguistic framework developed by Stackhouse and Wells (1997). These procedures have been used with children and adolescents with a range of difficulties associated with cleft lip and palate, dysarthria, dyspraxia, phonological impairment, Down syndrome, dyslexia, stammering, autism, semantic-pragmatic difficulties, general learning difficulties, and disadvantaged backgrounds. The procedures have also been used with normally developing children in the age range of 3-7 years. As a result, the book includes descriptions of typical performance on the procedures so that atypical can be identified more easily. In addition, as the materials were used in a longitudinal study of children’s speech and literacy development between the age of 4 and 7 years we can highlight which procedures will help in identifying children a) who are likely to persist with their speech difficulties and b) have associated literacy difficulties. ... Read more

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A carefully organized and engaging comprehensive guide to analyzing research articles.

Extensively revised and updated in its sixth edition, Evaluating Research in Communicative Disorders teaches both students and practitioners to read, understand, and evaluate research published in communicative sciences and disorders journals. With an emphasis on scientific principals and scientific inquiry, this richly illustrated and interactive text provides a solid foundation for clinical practice for all levels of readers by linking research information on treatment efficacy to direct clinical applications.

The sixth edition of Evaluating Research in Communicative Disorders has been reorganized to reflect the structure typically found in a research articles. Accompanied by helpful tables and figures, each chapter begins with an outline and concludes with a list of key terms and a newly developed set of study questions.

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Fast and As Described
The book arrived as described and in a very timely manner. Thanks! Would do business with again.

Graduate school text
I needed this text my first semester in graduate school.It is very helpful showing the students how best to evalute the research that is presented in this field.The text goes through each part of a journal article, telling you about what should be in each, and gives lots of examples.The text goes through all the ways that research can be evaluated.When you are finished with this text you feel very capable of reading and understanding the research of the field.

Technical writing
This book is excellent for technical writing.It was required for my research methods course and I am so happy I pruchased it. If you are looking to publish any reseach that you have conducted this will tell you exactly what you need to have on paper to make it into a journal.

Great reference manual and text!
This was one of my very first books in graduate school and it was the key to understanding all of the literature I'll ever need to read.This text fully explains how to break down highly technical research into easilyunderstandable and useful material.Now I feel confident in picking up anypiece of research and knowing whether it is a valid and reliable source ofinformation.I can also apply the same methods to testing materials aswell.I highly recommend this book to anyone who has ever felt overwhelmedby research. ... Read more

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It is vital to have knowledge of the neuroanatomical structures and functional neurological mechanisms, which are disrupted in neurogenic speech/language, disordered persons in order to understand the speech/language deficits themselves.

This book provides a comprehensive coverage of the neurological basis of both the clinically recognised forms of aphasia and the various motor speech disorders, in both children and adults. It also covers more recently recognised language disorders, such as Parkinsons and related diseases, right hemisphere damage, closed-head injury, dementia, etc.  This is a perfect text for practitioners who need to understand the integration of neuroanatomy and functional neurology with the practice of speech-language pathology. ... Read more

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Thorough and functional
This book is useful both to students and to practicing clinicians. It explores anatomy and pathology thoroughly and has detailed sections on almost any aquired neurologial communication disorder.

Unfortunatelythere are few diagrams in the book however those present are able toillustrate their point with such clarity that they will be referred toagain and again as teaching tools.

The text addresses each pathology in afunctional framework, enabling the reader to apply the information to realpeople. This is an admirable quality in a book which is designed to be usedby students and clinician.

This book, while useful as a student,continues to be useful long after training as it has a depth of detailwithin each section to satisfy the most experienced clinician. ... Read more

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This textbook describes the approaches to phonology that are most relevant to communication disorders. It examines schools of thought in theoretical phonology, and their relevance to description, explanation and remediation in the clinical context.

A recurring theme throughout the book is the distinction between phonological theories that attempt elegant, parsimonious descriptions of phonological data, and those that attempt to provide a psycholinguistic model of speech production and perception.

This book introduces all the relevant areas of phonology to the students and practitioners of speech-language pathology and is a companion volume to the authors’ Phonetics for Communication Disorders.