Overview

A standout in the field, this book is comprehensive in scope and provides sound and practical information that practicing clinicians and those new to the practice will find valuable. This book is a practical, easy to follow, and informative guide for the purpose of teaching students and new clinicians in the area of acquired language disorders. Beginning with a review of the basics related to brain-behavior relationships as well as pertinent medical terminology for individuals who have neurological impairment, the format is easy to follow. An excellent tool for instructors, a supplementary disc with more than 500 ready-to-use slides is included for teaching purposes. Major assessment tools and treatment programs are also presented. Each disorder is introduced in a case-based format and includes a diagnostic profile along with treatment considerations and a functional analysis of the case. Instructors will appreciate the critical thinking/learning activities that are provided for each case. To facilitate learning, the authors introduce a new model, The Acquired Language Disorders (ALD) Target Model, which graphically depicts characteristics and severity of the communication impairment and cognitive involvement for each case.

Review

• Gina L. Youmans, Ph.D. (Long Island University Brooklyn Campus), Doody's Review Service, (2010):
  "The authors have provided an excellent book with real-world, practical knowledge for students or clinicians who have yet to experience hands-on practice with individuals with neurogenic language disorders. They do this fairly succinctly, without discussing any one disorder in depth, but rather fleshing out each case example and providing clear rationales and guidance for therapy planning."

Audience

Primary Subject: Speech and Language Pathology / Language Development and Disorders
Audience Level: Professional/Textbook - Desk Copy

• Preface/Introduction
• About the Authors
• Dedication
• Chapter 1. An Overview of Neuroanatomy and Neurophysiology Related to Acquired Language Disorders
  • The Neuron
  • Neurotransmitters
  • The Brain: A Brief Review of Structure and Function
  • Cerebral Blood Flow
  • Brain Imaging and Selected Medical Tests for Acquired Language Disorders
• Chapter 2. Assessment and Treatment Considerations in Acquired Language Disorders
  • Assessment
  • Areas of Language Function
  • Characteristics of Major Aphasic Syndromes
  • Types of Assessment
  • Cognition and Aphasia
  • Commonly Used Assessments for Acquired Language Disorders: Key Concepts and Information
  • Treatment and Goal Setting
• Chapter 3. The Major Nonfluent Aphasic Syndromes
  • Broca’s Aphasia
    Characteristics
    Case Scenario: Maurice
  • Transcortical Motor Aphasia (TMA)
    Characteristics
    Case Scenario: Vincent
  • Global Aphasia
    Characteristics
    Case Scenario: Elizabeth
• Chapter 4. The Major Fluent Aphasic Syndromes
  • Wernicke’s Aphasia
    Characteristics
    Case Scenario: Mildred
  • Transcortical Sensory Aphasia (TSA)
    Characteristics
    Case Scenario: John
  • Conduction Aphasia
    Characteristics
    Case Scenario: Miriam
  • Anomic Aphasia
    Characteristics
    Case Scenario: Sophie
• Chapter 5. Other Aphasic Syndromes
  • Subcortical Aphasia
    Characteristics
    Case Scenario: Winnie
  • Primary Progressive Aphasia
    Characteristics
    Case Scenario: Luis
  • Acquired Alexia and Agraphia
    Characteristics
    Case Scenario: Sue
• Chapter 6. Right Hemisphere Syndrome
  • Characteristics
    Case Scenario: Debra
• Chapter 7. Traumatic Brain Injury
  • Characteristics
  • Postconcussive Syndrome
  • Rating Scales for Functional Outcomes
    Case Scenario: Samuel
• Chapter 8. The Dementias
  • Characteristics
  • Types of Dementia
    Case Scenario: MaxChapter
• Chapter 9. Encephalopathy Related to Acquired Language Disorders
  • Characteristics
    Case Scenario: Tommy
• Chapter 10. Review of Treatment in ALD: Past, Present, and Future Considerations
  • Historical Overview of Efficacy and Evidence in the Treatment of ALD in Adults
    Treatment Approaches and Future Trends
• Appendix A. Speech-Language Pathology Case History Form
• Appendix B. Skills Assessment Inventory
• Appendix C. Cognitive Linguistic Evaluation
• Appendix D. Acquired Language Disorders (ALD) Target Models
• Appendix E. Selected Treatment Programs and Approaches
  • Anagram, Copy, and Recall Therapy (ACRT)
  • Divergent Word Retrieval
  • High-Tech Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC) Devices
  • Lexical Retrieval and Sentence Production Programs
  • Life Participation Approach to Aphasia (LPAA)
  • Melodic Intonation Therapy (MIT)
  • Narrative Story Cards
  • Nonsymbolic Movements for Activation of Intention (NMAI)
  • Promoting Aphasics’ Communicative Effectiveness (PACE)
  • Response Elaboration Training (RET)
  • Schuell’s Stimulation Approach
  • Sentence Production Program for Aphasia (SPPA)
  • Visual Action Therapy (VAT)
• Index

CD SLIDE CONTENTS:
1. The Acquired Language Disorders Target Model
2. An Overview of Neuroanatomy & Neurophysiology Related to Acquired Language Disorders
3. Assessment and Treatment Considerations of Acquired Language Disorders
4. Clinical Characteristics of the Major Aphasic Syndromes
5. The Boston Diagnostic Aphasia Examination (BDAE-3)
6. Writing Subjective Objective Assessment Plan (S.O.A.P.) Notes
7. Nonfluent Aphasia
8. Fluent Aphasia
9. Subcortical Aphasia
10. Right Hemisphere Disorder
11. Traumatic Brain Injury
12. The Dementias
13. Encephalopathy and Acquired Language Disorders

About The Authors

Evelyn Klein, Ph.D., CCC-SLP

Evelyn R. Klein, PhD, CCC-SLP is Associate Professor at La Salle University in the Department of Speech-Language-Hearing Science and teaches the graduate course in acquired language disorders as part of her teaching responsibilities. Dr. Klein is an ASHA Fellow and a certified speech-language pathologist with more than 25 years of clinical experience treating individuals with a variety of communication disorders. She is also a licensed psychologist with post-doctoral training in clinical neuropsychology.

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James Mancinelli, M.S., CCC-SLP

James M. Mancinelli, MS CCC-SLP is the University Clinical Coordinator/Supervisor for La Salle University’s Speech-Language-Hearing Science Program. He teaches the graduate course in acquired language disorders, the introductory and advanced clinical practicum courses, as well as undergraduate courses in clinical procedures and professional issues. Mr. Mancinelli is a certified speech-language pathologist and has 25 years of clinical experience in medical speech-language pathology, evaluating and treating patients across the lifespan in acute care, rehabilitation, long-term care and out-patient settings.

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