Cognitive-Communication Disorders of MCI and Dementia: Definition, Assessment, and Clinical Management

Fourth Edition

Kathryn Bayles, Kimberly McCullough, Cheryl K. Tomoeda

Details: 290 pages, B&W, Softcover, 7" x 10"

ISBN13: 978-1-63550-883-3

Release Date: 12/01/2026

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Cognitive-Communication Disorders of MCI and Dementia: Definition, Assessment, and Clinical Management, Fourth Edition provides a comprehensive, evidence-based examination of cognitive-communication disorders associated with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and dementia. Designed for graduate students in speech-language pathology and related disciplines, as well as practicing clinicians, this fully updated text integrates current neuroscience, cognitive science, and clinical practice to support accurate diagnosis, differential assessment, and person-centered intervention across a range of neurodegenerative disorders. Coverage includes Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia, Parkinson’s disease dementia, Lewy body disease, Huntington’s disease, frontotemporal dementia, and dementia associated with Down syndrome, with detailed discussion of communication, cognition, memory, and functional outcomes.

The Fourth Edition emphasizes early identification, neuroplasticity, cognitive reserve, and evidence-based intervention strategies that promote quality of life and communicative participation. Rich clinical guidance, practical assessment procedures, and reimbursement considerations prepare readers to translate research into effective clinical management across healthcare settings.

New to the Fourth Edition

Expanded coverage of Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) and Mild Neurocognitive Disorder (mNCD)
New discussion of LATE (Limbic-Predominant Age-Related TDP-43 Encephalopathy)
Updated research on neuroplasticity, cognitive reserve, and cognitive stimulation
Enhanced evidence-based intervention strategies and person-centered care approaches
New content on technology supports, caregiver education, and reimbursement considerations
Current research findings integrated throughout all dementia chapters

Key Features

Comprehensive overview of cognitive-communication disorders across dementia types
Step-by-step guidance for assessment, differential diagnosis, and clinical intervention
Neuroscience-based treatment strategies grounded in current evidence
Practical frameworks for individualized and culturally responsive care
Case-based clinical applications and functional communication strategies

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Authors

Kathryn Bayles

Kathryn Bayles, PhD is an internationally known expert on the cognitive-communicative disorders of dementia. Now Professor-Emerita at the University of Arizona, Dr. Bayles has served as Department Head of Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences and Associate Director for the National Center for Neurogenic Communication Disorders. Her research has received support from the National Institutes on Aging, Mental Health, Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, the Alzheimer’s Association and the Robert Wood Johnson and Andrus Foundations. She is a Fellow in the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and Honors recipient and a Past President of the Academy of Neurologic Communication Disorders and Sciences.

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Kimberly McCullough

Kim McCullough PhD, CCC-SLP is a Professor and Graduate Program Director at Appalachian State University. Dr. McCullough is a certified speech-language pathologist with clinical expertise in providing services to individuals with neurogenic communication disorders. Dr. McCullough’s clinical activities and research focus on aging, mild cognitive impairment, dementia, and interventions for sustaining brain function. At Appalachian State University, she teaches the following courses: Neuroscience of Communication, Adult Neurogenic Communication Disorders, and Motor Speech Disorders. Dr. McCullough serves as the BCHS IPE program director. In this role she is responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementing interprofessional education within the college. In addition to her classroom and clinic teaching responsibilities, Dr. McCullough often mentors student research projects and theses.

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Cheryl K. Tomoeda

Cheryl K. Tomoeda, MS, CCC-SLP is Associate Director of Development for the University of Arizona College of Science after a 22-year career in the Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences. She is known for her work with Dr. Kathryn Bayles on the communication abilities of individuals with dementia. The two have collaborated on three other books, and co-authored two standardized tests for evaluating the cognitive-communication disorders of dementia, and conducted research on this topic for over 20 years.

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