Title: Diagnosis and Evaluation in Speech Pathology

Author: Rebekah Pindzola (Author)

Edition: 9th

Language: English

Publisher: Pearson

Dimensions: 8.1 x 0.9 x 10.1 inches

ISBN-10: 133823903

ISBN-13: 978-0133823905

Publication Date: February 20, 2015

Print Length: 504 pages

Description: Diagnosis and Evaluation in Speech Pathology presents practical, useful assessment issues and tips on specific speech-language-swallowing disorders. It provides flexible ways to assess these disorders through both standardized and non-standardized appraisal methods. The book guides readers’ attention through a wide variety of learning tools, including new assessment materials available commercially through research publications and via social media, learning objectives and self-assessment questions for each chapter, and concluding remarks that wrap up the information covered. It also aids clinicians in meeting accountability to third-party payors. The Ninth Edition includes a new chapter on adult dysphagia and pediatric feeding and swallowing disorders; a new chapter on issues of head and neck cancer and alaryngeal speech rehabilitation; a revised chapter on report writing; current clinical insights into diagnosing and evaluating communication disorders, and two new Appendices: one showing how to conduct oral peripheral examinations, and the other presenting standard reading passages for various types of assessment.