Neurology for the Speech-Language Pathologist

Neurology for the Speech-Language Pathologist

<p>The concise, easy-to-understand <b>Neurology for the Speech-Language Pathologist, 6th Edition </b>provides students and clinicians with a practical guide for the study and understanding of neurology in speech-language pathology (SLP). Correlated with clinical syndromes and diseases seen in SLP, it gives you a solid understanding of the nervous system, including: development of the nervous system, organization of the brain, protective mechanisms, descending motor and ascending sensory pathways, and cranial nerves. New content, case studies, and a strong clinical focus make this new edition essential as you move into practice.</p><ul><b><li>Case studies and clinical applications</b> in clinically oriented chapters provide you with realistic clinical applications. </li><li><b>Presents complex information clearly</b> in a concise, easy-to-understand manner. </li><li><b>Clinical emphasis throughout</b> makes this text valuable as you move into clinical practice ― and prepare for the Praxis exam. </li><li><b>Evolve companion website</b> has vocabulary flashcards and study questions with answers so students can assess their knowledge. </li><li><b>Key terms in each chapter and an end-of-text glossary</b> give you easy access to accurate, concise definitions. </li></ul><ul><b><li>NEW! Separate section on pediatric speech and language disorders</b>, including a chapter on the developing brain.</li><li><b>EXPANDED! Updated sections</b> on neurodiagnostic and neuroimaging procedures, as well as childhood apraxia of speech, fluency disorders, Autism, and TBI. </li><li><b>NEW! Updated discussion of the anatomy and function of the cerebellum</b> gives you the most current information. </li><li><b>UPDATED! Covers the latest neuroimaging research</b> on anatomy, physiology, and disorders of speech-language.</li><li><b>EXPANDED! Discusses the brain connectivity </b>and the neural network underlying learning and language. </li><li><b>EXPANDED! Addresses motor control for speech production</b> so you stay in the know. </li></ul>