Speech-Language Pathology

A step-by-step tutorial guide for dental hygienists covering essential patient assessment skills, including communication techniques, vital sign measurement (temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure), medical and dental history recording, soft tissue lesions, and comprehensive head, neck, and oral examinations.

The ability to accurately assess patients is vital to the practice of Dental Hygiene. This guide takes readers through the process of patient assessment, providing information on physical assessment and effective patient communication. It utilizes a highly visual, step-by-step style to teach vital assessment processes quickly and thoroughly, including detailed, full-color illustrations and photographs to visually guide through procedures and techniques.

A comprehensive treatment resource manual designed for professionals and students in the field of Speech-Language Pathology, detailing various therapeutic techniques and procedures.

This clinical guide provides comprehensive details on cleft lip and palate, covering etiology, feeding management, physical interventions (surgery and prosthetics), early phonological development, and the impact of Velopharyngeal Insufficiency (VPI). It also includes protocols for the orofacial exam, perceptual assessment of speech, and instrumental evaluation of velopharyngeal function.

This textbook provides foundational knowledge, resources, and common protocols for the assessment and diagnosis of communication disorders in adults. It covers topics such as case history, clinical interview, hearing screening, orofacial examination, standardized assessment instruments, and functional communication assessment, including an introductory look at motor speech disorders.

A comprehensive textbook covering the clinical aspects, diagnosis, and treatment of aphasia and related cognitive-communicative disorders.

A comprehensive guide for clinicians focusing on the diagnosis, assessment, and treatment of speech disorders associated with cleft lip and palate. Topics covered include the etiology of clefts, specialized infant feeding, physical management (surgery and prosthetics), early phonological development, the effects of velopharyngeal insufficiency (VPI), related consequences (dental, hearing), and detailed protocols for the orofacial exam and perceptual speech assessment.

A textbook focusing on the neuroanatomy and neurophysiology specifically tailored for students and professionals in speech and hearing sciences, covering topics such as the overview and divisions of the nervous system, developmental organization, fundamental terminology, and the function of neurons and glial cells.

A comprehensive book detailing the evaluation and treatment of dysphagia, focusing on the perspective of rehabilitation medicine. The text addresses the condition's association with neurological disorders and its significant impact on the elderly, including complications like dehydration, malnutrition, and aspiration pneumonia.

A comprehensive textbook detailing the clinical presentation, diagnosis, and management of stuttering and associated disorders of fluency. Includes access to additional media content.

A comprehensive textbook detailing the scientific principles and physiology of speech and voice. It includes clinical cases and applications useful for students and practitioners in related fields.

A comprehensive guide focusing on the assessment and management of hearing impairment and audiologic rehabilitation specifically for individuals with various complex disabilities, including Cerebral Palsy, Down’s Syndrome, and visual impairment.