The Handbook for Evidence-based Practice in Communication Disorders

Author: Christine A. Dollaghan
Publisher: Brookes Publishing Company
ISBN:
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 188

Book Description
Written for speech-language pathologists, this book demonstrates how to apply current best evidence in making critical decisions about the care of individual patients, be it screening, diagnosis or treatment of communication disorders.

Understanding Research and Evidence-based Practice in Communication Disorders

Author: William O. Haynes
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780205453634
Category : Audiology
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
This student-friendly text that explores the connection between common communication science research methods and clinical practice. Covering both the conceptual and the quantitative aspects of research methods, evidence-based practice, experimental design, and statistics, this book both elucidates various models of research and practice and explains how these models are important to the greater field of communication science. While some students and practitioners find many books on research, evidence-based practice, and statistical concepts to be intimidating, abstract, and dry, this text strives to emphasize not only the ideas surrounding evidence-based practice but also how its principles can be applied in clinical practice.

Routledge Handbook of Communication Disorders

Author: Ruth H. Bahr
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1136737561
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 463

Book Description
The Routledge Handbook of Communication Disorders provides an update on key issues and research in the clinical application of the speech, language and hearing sciences in both children and adults. Focusing on areas of cutting-edge research, this handbook showcases what we know about communication disorders, and their assessment and treatment. It emphasizes the application of theory to clinical practice throughout, and is arranged by the four key bases of communication impairments: Neural/Genetic Bases Perceptual-Motor Bases Cognitive-Linguistic Bases Socio-Cultural Bases. The handbook ends with an integrative section, which looks at innovative ways of working across domains to arrive at novel assessment and treatment ideas. It is an important reference work for researchers, students and practitioners working in communication science and speech and language therapy.

Handbook of Evidence-Based Practices for Emotional and Behavioral Disorders

Author: Hill M. Walker
Publisher: Guilford Publications
ISBN: 146251216X
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 642

Book Description
"This handbook is designed for use by practicing professionals who are charged with accommodating the needs of students having emotional and behavioral disorders and problems within the context of schooling. This handbook consists of 32 chapters and is divided into six sections:(1) foundations, (2) screening, performance monitoring, and assessment, (3) interventions targeting specific disorders, settings and/or developmental levels, (4) generic intervention approaches, (5) early intervention, and (6) research. The editors view the book as a compendium of accessible best practices that, if practitioners adopt and apply with high levels of treatment integrity, will produce a strong impact on the emotional and behavioral problems that challenge the school success of EBD students"--

Group Treatment of Neurogenic Communication Disorders: the Expert Clinician's Approach, Second Edition

Author: Roberta J. Elman
Publisher: Plural Publishing
ISBN: 1597568171
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 385

Book Description
This book is the definitive reference guide to clinical models, as well as specific clinical techniques, for providing client-centered group treatment for aphasia and other neurogenic communication disorders. It provides a wealth of insight and global perspective in the provision of care in aphasia and related conditions for students, clinicians, and professionals in other health-related disciplines. Key Features: * The book is designed for day-to-day use for busy practitioners * Expert clinicians are the authors of each of the chapters giving the reader authoritative guidance * Each chapter follows the same basic outline for quick and accessible reference * Tables, charts, and summaries enhance the text

Evaluating Research in Communicative Disorders

Author: Nicholas Schiavetti
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780132146883
Category : Audiology
Languages : en
Pages : 432

Book Description
This work teaches readers to understand and evaluate research published in communicative sciences and disorders journals. With an emphasis on scientific principals and scientific inquiry, it provides a solid foundation for clinical practice for all levels by linking research information on treatment to clinical applications.

Handbook of Language and Literacy, Second Edition

Author: C. Addison Stone
Publisher: Guilford Publications
ISBN: 1462527485
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 736

Book Description
An acclaimed reference that fills a significant gap in the literature, this volume examines the linkages between spoken and written language development, both typical and atypical. Leading authorities address the impact of specific language-related processes on K-12 literacy learning, with attention to cognitive, neurobiological, sociocultural, and instructional issues. Approaches to achieving optimal learning outcomes with diverse students are reviewed. The volume presents research-based practices for assessing student needs and providing effective instruction in all aspects of literacy: word recognition, reading comprehension, writing, and spelling. New to This Edition *Chapters on digital literacy, disciplinary literacy, and integrative research designs. *Chapters on bilingualism, response to intervention, and English language learners. *Incorporates nearly a decade's worth of empirical and theoretical advances. *Numerous prior edition chapters have been completely rewritten.

Handbook of Research on Psychosocial Perspectives of Human Communication Disorders

Author: Sanjeev Kumar Gupta
Publisher: IGI Global, Medical Information Science Reference
ISBN: 9781522549550
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
"This book explores the area of psychology in relation with communication disorders. It disseminates the recent research to the scientific fraternity and clinician for the advancement of the discipline and the benefit of person with communication disorders"--

Case Studies in Communication Sciences and Disorders

Author: Dennis Tanner
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 1040136494
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 305

Book Description
The discipline of communication sciences and disorders is an exciting field that appreciates the wonders and complexities of human communication. Case Studies in Communication Sciences and Disorders, Second Edition is an informative and relevant text that addresses the myriad disorders, deficits, diseases, and disabilities that can lay waste to the incredible systems involved in communication. Case Studies in Communication Sciences and Disorders, Second Edition by Dr. Dennis Tanner provides engaging factual and historical information about each of the major communication disorders. The case studies presented in each chapter uncover the functional barriers encountered by clients of practicing speech-language pathologists and audiologists. Each chapter provides a scholarly overview of a communication disorder with an emphasis on etiology, diagnosis, and treatment and uses several case studies to illustrate the many different presentations of each disorder. Over 50 case studies reflect true clinical practice and include detailed patient histories that give humanity and depth to the patient-clinician relationship. Chapter Topics in the Second Edition Include: Language delays and disorders Articulation and phonology disorders Stuttering Voice and resonance disorders Aphasia Motor speech disorders Dysphagia Traumatic brain injury Hearing loss and deafness Case Studies in Communication Sciences and Disorders, Second Edition is a relevant and readable text for speech-language pathology and audiology students and clinicians that takes theory and clinical reasoning and applies them to a variety of interesting cases.

Introduction to Clinical Methods in Communication Disorders

Author: Elizabeth Schoen Simmons
Publisher: Brookes Publishing Company
ISBN: 9781681253787
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 464

Book Description
With a new co-editor and several new contributors, this bestselling core textbook on communication disorders is better than ever in its fourth edition, thoroughly revised and based on updated ASHA standards.