Aphasia and Other Acquired Neurogenic Language Disorders：A Guide for Clinical Excellence

Covering an array of evidence-based content, including aphasia, traumatic brain injury, dementia, and language in aging, Aphasia and Other Acquired Neurogenic Language Disorders: A Guide for Clinical Excellence, Second Edition is a must-have textbook for clinicians and students studying to be speech-language pathologists. This clinical guide strategically addresses scientific foundations, service delivery, international and multicultural perspectives, assessment, and treatment. Organized to maximize adult learning, the book is adaptable for multiple pedagogic methods for classroom-based courses, independent study, and online learning. The second edition of Aphasia and Other Acquired Neurogenic Language Disorders: A Guide for Clinical Excellence provides clinicians and students a clear pathway for quality and effectiveness in clinical practice. New to the Second EditionExpanded content to reflect important recent developments throughout, with findings from over 500 new studiesA thoroughly updated chapter on primary progressive aphasia and other neurodegenerative conditionsInclusion of additional voices of people with neurogenic conditions to highlight person-centered strengths and needsUpdated attention to culturally responsive terminology and content throughout to promote diversity, equity, and inclusionImproved information flow based on reviewers' feedback, while maintaining structure to ease transitions in course design for instructors who used the first editionEnhanced and updated foci on cognitive-communicative challenges associated with dementia, traumatic brain injury, and right brain injuryMany new images and illustrations to support learningAbundant resources to encourage research collaboration and career development, and to promote supportive networks for people affected by neurogenic communication disordersExpanded foci on evidence-based practice, practice-based evidence, participatory research, and implementation scienceKey FeaturesA rigorous approach to the art and science of clinical practice, integrating diverse theoretical perspectives for a global readershipGuidance on advocacy, ethics, reimbursement, legal aspects, and counselingAn emphasis on person-centered, empowering approaches to maximize life participationExtensive assessment resources and a process analysis approach for analyzing communicative performance and interpreting assessment resultsHow-to content on more than 50 intervention approachesDiagrams, charts, illustrations, summary tables, a substantial glossary, a detailed index, and rich up-to-date referencesContent design applying adult learning research to maximize deep learningSystematic queries that enliven clear objectives for knowledge, skills/application, and valuesA PluralPlus companion website with materials for students and instructorsPedagogy IncludesExtensive assessment resources and a process analysis approach for analyzing communicative performance and interpreting assessment resultsClear clinical examples to ensure relevance of information based on realistic scenariosSystematic queries that enliven clear learning objectivesDiagrams, charts, illustrations, summary tables, a substantial glossary, a detailed index, and rich up-to-date referencesKey terms in bold within the chapter and listed in a glossaryAncillary materials available via PluralPlus companion websiteVideos to complement each chapterPowerPoint materials to guide discussions pertaining to content in each chapterAdditional discussion points and learning activities for each chapter designed to encourage learn-by-doing rather than just a learn-by-reading modesEditable in-class handouts to guide discussions and hands-on learning activitiesA terminology guide with sound files for practice with pronunciation and definitionsLinks to video examples and additional helpful online resourcesA test bank that includes multiple-choice, fill-in-the blank, matching, true/false, short-answer, and essay items, all cross-referenced to the content areas addressedA concise review of pedagogic methods for instructors, aimed at enhancing engaged learning