Brief Description
Contains questions and exercises which examine all aspects of communication disorders and give readers practice at analysing clinical linguistic data.
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Designed to help those studying speech-language pathology, this highly useful workbook is both an introduction to the basic concepts and a teaching tool to develop and test students' knowledge. Frequently encountered communication disorders are included, as are conditions less commonly found in speech-language pathology curricula but which feature increasingly in clinical caseloads. The book features: 330 short-answer questions help students to develop knowledge of the causes and features of communication disorders 60 data analysis exercises give students practice in analysing clinical linguistic data Full answers to the exercises are provided, saving the lecturer time in devising responses; students can use the responses to test their own knowledge and understanding A detailed glossary of terms makes the text self-contained, avoiding the need to consult other sources for explanations Suggestions for further reading are provided for each chapter."
About the Author
Louise Cummings is Professor of Linguistics at Nottingham Trent University. She is a member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists and is registered with the Health Professions Council in the UK.
Review Quotes
1. Advance praise: 'This book presents an excellent overview of a wide range of communication disorders in children and adults. It provides a thorough theoretical background as well as many clinical examples. The exercises make it a very attractive handbook for students and clinicians.' Roelien Bastiaanse, University of Groningen
2. "This book presents an excellent overview of a wide range of communication disorders in children and adults and provides a thorough theoretical background as well as many clinical examples. The exercises make it a very attractive handbook for students and clinicians."
Roelien Bastiaanse, University of Groningen
3. "This excellent workbook will enable students of speech and language therapy to develop their theoretical knowledge and analytical skills through clear and innovative short answer questions, and data analysis exercises."
Rachael-Anne Knight, City University, London
4. "A useful resource for teachers. The comprehensive collection of exercises is a valuable repository of materials that illustrate the application of linguistic theory to clinical practice."
Nicole Whitworth, Leeds Metropolitan University
