Introduction to neurogenic communication disorders / Robert H. Brookshire, Malcolm R. McNeil.

Author/creator Brookshire, Robert H.
Other author McNeil, Malcolm R. (Malcolm Ray), 1947-
Format Electronic
EditionEighth edition.
PublicationSt. Louis, Missouri : Elsevier, ©2015.
Description1 online resource (500 pages) : illustrations
Supplemental Content Direct link to eBook
Subjects

Contents Neuroanatomy of the nervous system -- Neurologic assessment -- Assessing adults who have neurogenic cognitive-communicative impairments -- Assessing cognition -- Assessing language -- Assessing functional communication and quality of life -- The context for treatment of cognitive-communicative disorders -- Neuropathologic and neuroanatomic explanations of aphasia and related disorders -- Treatment of aphasia and related disorders -- Right-hemisphere syndrome -- Traumatic brain injury -- Dementia -- Motor speech disorders.
Abstract Get the tools you need to evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with neurogenic communication disorders! Introduction to Neurogenic Communication Disorders, 8th Edition provides a solid foundation in the neurology of communication, as well as the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, assessment, and management of commonly encountered neurogenic communication disorders in adults. A concise, evidence-based approach shows how to measure and treat abnormalities such as aphasia, dysarthria, right-hemisphere syndrome, and traumatic brain injury syndrome. This edition is updated with new coverage of laborat.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (pages 459-480) and index.
Source of descriptionPrint version record.
Issued in other formPrint version: Brookshire, Robert H. Introduction to neurogenic communication disorders. Eighth edition 9780323078672
Genre/formElectronic books.
ISBN9780323290920 (electronic bk.)
ISBN0323290922 (electronic bk.)
Stock number08712323-CE6B-44CE-B5E5-A9F1F34024F9 OverDrive, Inc. http://www.overdrive.com

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