Introduction to Communication Disorders: A Multicultural ApproachA introductory text for beginning students in speech-language pathology and audiology, covering background and foundation of the field, normal processes, speech-language pathology in children and adults, and audiology in children and adults. Emphasis is on multicultural and ethnic attributes of communication disorders within the context of core material. Material on acoustic, physical, and physiologic substrates of the speech, language, and hearing mechanisms is integrated throughout. Includes chapter discussion questions. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR |
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Professional Collaboration and Management | 23 |
Language Structure and Function | 43 |
Childrens Language Development | 59 |
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