Human Communication Disorders: An Introduction, 7th ed.0205456227 Human communication disorders communication disorder n. Any of various disorders, such as stuttering or perseveration, characterized by impaired written or verbal expression. , an introduction, 7th ed. Ed. by Noma B. Anderson and George H. Shames. Allyn & Bacon 2006 632 pages $85.20 Paperback RC423 Treating human communication sciences as a truly interdisciplinary field, Anderson (Florida International U.) and Shames (U. of Pittsburgh) incorporate new chapters on literacy development, genetics, neurogenic neurogenic /neu·ro·gen·ic/ (-jen´ik) 1. forming nervous tissue. 2. originating in the nervous system or from a lesion in the nervous system. speech disorders Speech Disorders Definition According to the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), a language disorder is an impairment in comprehension use of the spoken, written, or other symbol system. , dysphagia dysphagia /dys·pha·gia/ (-fa´jah) difficulty in swallowing. dys·pha·gia or dys·pha·gy n. Difficulty in swallowing or inability to swallow. , and aural rehabilitation aural rehabilitation Audiology Any technique used for the hearing-impaired to improve their speech and communication. See Speech therapy. in this updated introductory text. Other chapters address basic concepts, and cultural and clinical issues related to language/speech development and disorders. Authors' personal motivations for choosing to work in this field should be of particular interest to students. The text also includes case studies, study questions, suggested readings, and a glossary. Previous editions appeared between 1982 and 2002. ([c] 2005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR) |
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