A Coursebook on Aphasia and Other Neurogenic Language Disorders

A Coursebook on Aphasia and Other Neurogenic Language Disorders, Sixth Edition offers a comprehensive review of the research and clinical practice on aphasia, right hemisphere disorder (RHD), traumatic brain injury (TBI), and the different types of dementias—the four major language and communication disorders associated with neurological pathologies. 

The Coursebook is organized in a highly unique and interactive format developed by the author through years of teaching courses in speech-language pathology. Pages of the spiral-bound book are divided into two columns. The left column presents the instructional content, while the right column provides lined space for students to add class lecture notes and record additional information while studying.

The relationship between the brain and language, the major features of neurogenic communication disorders, and approaches to their assessment and treatment are presented in streamlined, student-friendly language. Each assessment and treatment chapter presents practical, evidence-informed procedures that reflect current clinical practice.

New to the Sixth Edition 

The text has been extensively revised and reorganized to incorporate current research, emerging areas of clinical practice, and new approaches to understanding, assessing, and treating neurogenic communication disorders. The key updates include:

• As per some instructor suggestions, a new chapter has been written on the neurolinguistic models that seek to explain how the brain processes speech-language comprehension and production. 
• Description of neurodiagnostic methods has been integrated with the first chapter on neuroanatomy and physiology.  
• Coverage and critical evaluation of AI-assisted approaches to assessment and treatment have been added to all the disorders.
• Teleassessment and teletreatment, to the extent research supports, have been discussed in relevant chapters.
• Communication partner training, social communication and participation, community reentry of persons with TBI have all been strengthened based on new research.
• Quality of life assessment is included in relevant chapters.  

Plural Plus Online Ancillaries

For instructors: PowerPoint Slides, Test Bank
For students: eFlashcards, links to downloadable assessment protocols, Related Resources, Learning Objectives, and Colored figures