*Articulatory and Phonological Impairments: A Clinical Focus (PNIE)

Description

This text offers comprehensive coverage of a wide range of concepts related to articulation and phonology. The text’s strong, clinical emphasis along with the variety of helpful learning aids makes this text ideal for understanding critical topics.

In this comprehensive fourth edition of Articulatory and Phonological Impairments: A Clinical Focus, a range of topics are covered including, an overview of phonetic transcription and diacritics used to document disordered speech, several theoretical models, including newer nonlinear frameworks, phonological development, and relevant diagnostic and therapeutic suggestions for special populations discussed in detail. Additionally, the application of theoretical principles to practical examples creates a bridge for students between conceptual learning and the understanding of principles based on their application. These topics, coupled with the learning aids throughout the text, strengthen the conceptual framework and through application, demonstrate that the student has understood specific principles.

A large portion of the text is devoted to specific assessment and treatment details of articulatory and phonological disorders including a section on childhood apraxia of speech, cerebral palsy, cleft lip and palate, mental disability, hearing impairments, acquired dysarthrias, and apraxia of speech. These topics are encompassed in a clinical framework which continues to provide practical examples and the application of principles to real-life situations.

Features

--The wide range of topics provide a solid basis for a comprehensive course and the application of principles to clinical examples provides flexibility for use as discussion topics, course assignments, or for developing further clinical applications.
--Comprehensive coverage of phonetic (motor-based) and phonemic approaches gives readers a broad view of different treatment options and shows the clinical applications of the strategies.
--Case studies demonstrate a step-by-step process of multiple assessment strategies focusing on phonetic and phonemic analyses.
--Content on regional and ethnic dialects, as well as English as a second language is included, complete with information on the Telsur Project at the University of Pennsylvania and African American Vernacular English.
--Extensive learning aids including case studies, website references, further readings, critical thinking activities, and test questions at the end of each chapter give students the tools they need to assess and improve their understanding of the chapter content.
--Clinical applications exemplify discussion topics in each chapter to help readers get a better understanding of the material and to aid in the development of clinical insights.