Communication Disorders in Multicultural and International Populations (Communication Disorders In Multicultural Populations)

Communication Disorders in Multicultural and International Populations (Communication Disorders In Multicultural Populations)

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<p>Written by some of the top researchers and clinicians in the field, <b>Communication Disorders in Multicultural Populations, 4th Edition</b> offers an in-depth look at the major cultural groups in the U.S. and the issues concerning their communication development, common disorders, and treatment options. This fourth edition features a wealth of updates and new features ― including the latest research and added coverage of communication issues in countries such as Australia, China, Canada, and Brazil ― to give speech-language pathology students and speech-language pathologists a balanced and global perspective on the most topical multicultural communication issues of today.</p><ul><li><b>Comprehensive coverage</b> focuses on a wide variety of cultural and age populations. </li> <p><li><b>Cutting-edge research and data</b> offer up-to-date discussions based on the latest studies in multiculturalism as it relates to the SLP and AuD professions.</li> <p><li><b>Diverse panel of expert authors</b> include some of the top researchers and clinicians in the field.</li> <li><b>Additional resources</b> provide a focused listing of print and electronic sources at the end of each chapter to support more in-depth study of a particular subject.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Chapter on international perspectives</b> tackles issues in countries such as Australia, Canada, China, and Brazil to give you a more global understanding of communication disorders.</li> <p><li><b>The latest statistics</b> from the 2010 U.S. Census report offers the most current data available. </li> <p><li><b>Increased content</b> on older adults covers the multicultural issues, voice disorders, and neurogenic disorders particular to this important demographic. </li> <p><li><b>Case studies</b> give you practice solving realistic clinical problems.</li> <li><b>Chapter overview and conclusion</b> outline the key information in each chapter and serve as a checklist for content mastery.</li></ul>