The concise, easy-to-understand Neurology for the Speech-Language Pathologist, 7th Edition provides you with a practical guide for the study and understanding of neurology as it relates to human communication and the study of 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.


KEY FEATURES
Case studies and clinical applications provide students with realistic diagnostic and therapeutic applications.
Complex information is clearly presented in a concise, easy-to-understand manner.
Clinical emphasis throughout makes this text valuable as students move into professional practice and prepare for the Praxis exam.
Evolve companion website has vocabulary flashcards and study questions with answers so students can assess their knowledge.
Key terms in each chapter and an end-of-text glossary give students easy access to accurate, concise definitions.


NEW FEATURES


NEW! Content on the networks of the brain.
NEW! Content on the reticular activating system, memory types, and altered mental status.
NEW! Section on prematurity.
NEW! Expanded discussion of RNA.
Revised content throughout provides students with the most up-to-date information they need to be an effective practitioner.
Updated references ensure content is current and applicable for today's students.




AUTHOR



By Rima Abou-Khalil, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Hearing and Speech Sciences Vanderbilt University Medical School 8334 MCE South Tower and Wanda Webb, PhD, CCC-SLP , Assistant Professor of Hearing and Speech Sciences, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville, TN


1. Introduction to Speech-Language Neurology

2. Organization of the Nervous System I

3. Organization of the Nervous System II

4. Neuronal Function in the Nervous System

5. Neurosensory Organization

6. Neuromotor Control of Speech

7. The Cranial Nerves

8. Clinical Speech Syndromes of the Motor Systems

9. Central Language Mechanism and Learning

10. Adult Disorders of Language

11. Pediatrics: The Developing Brain

12. Pediatric Clinical Speech Syndromes

13. Pediatric Disorders of Language

Appendix A: Medical Conditions Related to Communication Disorders

Appendix B: Bedside Neurologic Examination

Appendix C: Screening Neurologic Examination for Speech-Language Pathology

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