Aphasia and Related Neurogenic Communication Disorders

Aphasia and Related Neurogenic Communication Disorders covers topics in aphasia, motor speech disorders, and dementia. Organized by symptom rather than syndrome, this text provides a foundation for understanding the disorders and learning how to apply basic theory to clinical practice in the development of rehabilitation objectives. Aphasia and Related Neurogenic Communication Disorders applies a clinical integration of the psychosocial with the neuropsychological approach in adult language rehabilitation. Written by international authorities in the field of aphasia and related communication disorders as well as based on the ICF framework, this text is unique featuring the international contribution covering global issues. Each chapter includes learning objectives, illustrative case studies, and review questions to facilitate student learning. It is an ideal book for graduate classes.

SectionI Aphasia
Chapter1 Significant Landmarks in the History of Aphasia and Its Therapy by Chris Code
Chapter2 Elements of Neurology Essential for Understanding the Aphasias by Constantin Potagas, Dimitrios S. Kasselimis, and Ioannis Evdokimidis
Chapter3 Plasticity and Recovery in Aphasia by Ilias Papathanasiou, Patrick Coppens, and Ana-Inés Ansaldo
Chapter4 Formal and Informal Assessment of Aphasia by Laura Murray and Patrick Coppens
Chapter5 Therapy Approaches to Aphasia by Linda Worrall, Ilias Papathanasiou, and Sue Sherratt
Chapter6 Disorders of Auditory Comprehension by Julie Morris and Sue Franklin
Chapter7 Disorders of Word Production by Nadine Martin
Chapter8 The Acquired Disorders of Reading by Ellyn A. Riley and Diane L. Kendall
Chapter9 Written Language and Its Impairments by Ilias Papathanasiou and Zsolt Cséfalvay
Chapter10 Disorders of Sentence Processing in Aphasia by Jane Marshall
Chapter11 Discourse and Functional Approaches to Aphasia by Elizabeth Armstrong, Alison Ferguson, and Nina Simmons-Mackie
Chapter12 Quality-of-Life Approach to Aphasia by Katerina Hilari and Madeline Cruice
Chapter13 Living with Aphasia: A Client-Centered Approach by Bronwyn Davidson and Linda Worrall
Chapter14 Aphasia in Multilingual Populations by José G. Centeno and Ana-Inés Ansaldo
SectionII Related Communication Disorders
Chapter15 Nature and Assessment of Right Hemisphere Disorders by Connie A. Tompkins, Ekaterini Klepousniotou, and April G. Scott
Chapter16 Treatment of Right Hemisphere Disorders by Connie A. Tompkins and April G. Scott
Chapter17 Traumatic Brain Injury in Adults by Fofi Constantinidou and Mary Kennedy
Chapter18 Dementia and Related Cognitive Disorders by Nidhi Mahendra and Tammy Hopper
Chapter19 Acquired Apraxia of Speech by Nick Miller and Julie Wambaugh
Chapter20 Dysarthria by Bruce E. Murdoch