Pre-Feeding Skills: A Comprehensive Resource for Mealtime Development Review

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(More customer reviews)This is an excellent resource that every feeding therapist should own. The authors do not target one pediatric developmental stage but infancy through childhood. They thoroughly review normal anatomy and physiology relating to feeding and swallowing as well as complications and treatment options. The feeding experience is not isolated to anatomy and physiology but recognized as an experience with many psychoemotional and environmental factors.

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This essential resource, now updated and expanded for mealtime and feedingdevelopment This newly revised and referenced edition, by the authors of the best-selling Pre-Feeding Skills, is a must for pediatric feeding specialists working with clients from birth to adolescence. The book contains 12 new chapters with information about mealtime roles and influences, supportive diagnostic testing, gastrointestinal influences on feeding, autism, sensory influences on feeding, children who do not eat enough to grow, foundations for mealtime, and oral motor skills limitations. In addition, all sections have been greatly expanded to incorporate current research, references, and trends, especially the chapters on treatment, tube feeding, nutrition, blindness, prematurity, and anatomy. The book includes a strong base of information about normal development in feeding as well as limiting factors that influence feeding.Assessment and treatment principles are thoroughly explored. The book alsooffers a chapter on mealtime resources; growth charts; sequential and global pre-feeding charts; Spanish translations of parent questionnaires about eating and drinking, tube feeding, and gastroesophageal reflux; and two mealtime participation exercises.

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Motor Speech Disorders: Substrates, Differential Diagnosis, and Management Review

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(More customer reviews)duffy provides a solid and straight-forward depiction of the more prevalent motor speech disorders. the most important function of the text is to provide a solid foundation in differential diagnosis. most of the dysarthrias that present themselves are of the mixed variety and duffy provides the reader the essential tools necessary in recognizing the signs and symptoms. clinical experience needs to provide the rest. the neurological sections were presented from a different perspective than what i had grown accostomed to in my studies, but a different approach was appreciated.

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With expanded and updated information including current techniques, approaches, and case studies, the 2nd edition of this bestselling book continues its reputation as a dependable and outstanding evidence-based source on acquired motor speech disorders in adults. It covers the substrates of motor speech and its disorders, the disorders and their diagnoses, and management -- focusing on integrating what is known about the bases of motor speech disorders with the realities of clinical practice to ensure readers have the key content they need to be effective practitioners.
Evidence-based practice focus with relevant research evidence and data from the Mayo Clinic speech pathology practice
Includes the clinical characteristics of the primary motor speech disorders as well as general guidelines for differential diagnosis
Offers authoritative guidance on the diagnosis and management of motor speech disorders by a highly respected expert in the field of motor speech disorders
73 case studies demonstrate concepts as they apply to real-world practice
Over 100 table and boxes highlight important information

Chapters include new research and theories, new techniques, current trends, and updated and new information sources
22 new illustrations showcase the latest technology in the field
Fresh, new book design highlights case studies, boxed text, and tables - making it easier to find key information
Nine new case studies reflect the realities of clinical practice today

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Augmentative & Alternative Communication: Supporting Children & Adults With Complex Communication Needs Review

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(More customer reviews)My copy of this book is filled with sticky notes, bookmarks, and highlighted paragraphs- I use it constantly for research, presentations, ideas, etc. It is a key resource for teachers, researchers, and therapists. Well written and comprehensive!

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Univ. of Nebraska, Lincoln. Introductory resource prepares students and professionals to serve individuals with augmentative or alternative communication (AAC) needs. Includes expanded coverage on adults with degenerative language disorders, recent AAC devices, and adults with acquired disabilities. Previous edition: c1998. DNLM: Communication Disorders--rehabilitation.

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Assessment And Treatment of Articulation And Phonological Disorders in Children: A Dual-level Text Review

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(More customer reviews)I received the book quicker than expected. I have started using it for the upcoming fall semester. There were very few highlights.

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The second edition of Assessment and Treatment of Articulation and Phonological Disorders in Children provides review materials for the graduate student while offering continuity and integration for the undergraduate. All theories and technical terms are presented in an easy-to-understand approach. Resource Manual: This accompanying three-part text, designed for professionals, covers clinically practical materials designed to make professional life a bit easier. CD-Rom: The practical information included in the Resource Manual is also available in digital format, fully modifiable, printable, and copyright permissible.

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Language Disorders from Infancy Through Adolescence: Assessment and Intervention Review

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(More customer reviews)This book is a strong resource for any clinician dealing with language disorders. It clearly outlines intervention, assessment, different disorders etc. It covers a lot of material, but manages not to feel dense. It also provides tons of ideas for therapy... lists of children's books categorized by what therapy goal addresses (e.g. pronouns)... sample activities etc. Paul does a nice job of summarizing the current research and its implications for the clinician. I honestly don't know how I would have survived my first preschool placement without this book. Whenever I was stumped, this is where I turned. This is the type of book that you never get around to putting back on the shelf for you are always using it. Plus, as an added bonus it reads very well, more like a story than a text.

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The new edition of this popular text provides essential guidance for properly assessing childhood language disorders and providing appropriate treatment. Coverage includes the entire developmental period through adolescence, as well as additional concepts related to child language disorders such as prevention, syndromes associated with language disorders, and multicultural practice. Using a descriptive-developmental approach (also known as communication-language approach), this resource presents basic concepts and vocabulary used in the field, an overview of key issues and controversies, an understanding of the scope of communicative difficulties that make up child language disorders, and information on how language pathologists approach the assessment and intervention processes.
Provides detailed information on how to implement assessment and intervention procedures in clinical practice.
Features such as case studies, clinical vignettes, and suggested projects help readers apply key information to real-life situations.
A straightforward writing style makes this book easy to read and understand.
More than 250 tables and boxes summarize important information such as dialogue examples, sample assessment plans, assessment and intervention principles, activities, and sample transcripts.
Practice exercises with sample transcripts allow readers to practice different methods of analysis.
Helpful study guides at the end of each chapter help readers review and apply what they have learned.
Communication development milestones are printed on the inside front cover for quick access.

Completely updated content includes new research, new techniques, current trends, and new information sources.
Features an increased emphasis on evidence-based practice.
Chapter objectives have been added to each chapter.
Includes additional case studies and vignettes that illustrate practical applications of key concepts.
A companion CD-ROM bound in the text offers video clips and suggested projects for each chapter.
A detailed list of tables, boxes, and illustrations - with corresponding page numbers - is located at the front of the book for quick reference.

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