Medical Books
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Cleft Lip and Palate - Assessment and Intervention
Pages: 392,
Specialties: Otolaryngology, Audiology,
Publisher: Wiley,
Publication Year: 2011,
Cover: Paperback,
Dimensions: 168x242x22mm
The focus of this book is on speech production and speech processing associated with cleft palate, covering phonetic (perceptual and instrumental), phonological and psycholinguistic perspectives, and including coverage of implications for literacy and education, as well as cross-linguistic differences. It draws together a group of international experts in the fields of cleft lip and palate and speech science to provide an up-to-date and in-depth account of the nature of speech production, and the processes and current evidence base of assessment and intervention for speech associated with cleft palate. The consequences of speech disorders associated with cleft on intelligibility and communicative participation are also covered. This book will provide a solid theoretical foundation and a valuable clinical resource for students of speech-language pathology, for practising speech-language pathologists, and for others interested in speech production in cleft palate, including researchers and members of multi-disciplinary cleft teams who wish to know more about the nature of speech difficulties associated with a cleft palate. show more
Weight: 0.68 KG
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Cleft Palate and Craniofacial Conditions, 4e
Pages: 630,
Specialties: Otolaryngology, Audiology,
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett,
Publication Year: 2020,
Cover: Hardback,
Dimensions: 177.8x226.06x25.4mm
Cleft Palate and Craniofacial Conditions: A Comprehensive Guide to Clinical Management, Fourth Edition is ideal for the graduate course on cleft palate and craniofacial conditions, or as a source book for healthcare professionals who provide services in this area. Updated with full color illustrations and photos, the Fourth Edition of this bestselling title has been reorganized to improve clarity and flow, with new references and information reflecting the most current research in the field. Key features such as Case Studies help the learner understand how to apply key information in a clinical setting, while Speech Notes highlight how anomalies and surgeries affect speech and resonance. As the most comprehensive text in the market, Cleft Palate and Craniofacial Conditions answers the questions of `when,' `what,' `why,' and most importantly `how' when ensuring evaluation results in an accurate diagnosis. Because the author is both an experienced clinician and instructor, this textbook goes beyond the classroom, serving as a very practical "how-to" guide as well as a source of didactic and theoretical information. KEY FEATURES New full-color design includes 689 photos and illustrations A complete Glossary of over 650 defined terms Information is summarized in tables for easy learning, including tables of terms for normal and abnormal craniofacial, oral, dental, and pharyngeal structures and anomalies A robust pedagogy includes Chapter Outlines, illustrations, Case Studies, Speech Notes, definitions, and Discussion Questions 295 Clinical Videos illustrate speech samples, evaluation techniques, videofluoroscopy, nasopharyngoscopy, nasometry, and speech therapy techniques, more than any other text in the field! show more
Weight: 0.79 KG
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Clinical Management of Speech Sound Disorders
Pages: 324,
Specialties: Otolaryngology, Audiology,
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett,
Publication Year: 2019,
Cover: Paperback,
Dimensions: 175.26x226.06x22.86mm
Clinical Management of Speech Sound Disorders: A Case-Based Approach begins with a review of the application and significance of case-based or problem-cased learning in the field of speech-language pathology. This comprehensive resource is organized by intervention approach and includes helpful case studies and videos. Designed for the speech sound disorders course, Clinical Management of Speech Sound Disorders: A Case-Based Approach combines foundational knowledge, clinical theory and principles, evidence-based practice, and practical insight into clinical management strategies. Case-based learning serves as a cornerstone of this resource, facilitating critical thinking and problem solving in a clinical context through the use of clinical vignettes and applications. Accompanying video segments highlight assessment and intervention strategies and are designed to be utilized to support and enhance instruction and student learning. show more
Weight: 0.82 KG
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Counseling and Interviewing in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
Pages: 294,
Specialties: Otolaryngology, Audiology,
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett,
Publication Year: 2018,
Cover: Hardback,
Dimensions: 177.8x226.06x12.7mm
Counseling and Interviewing in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology includes an overview of the role of counseling and the skills and techniques specific to counseling and interviewing. It provides a solutions-focused approach, integrating counseling and treatment using advanced communication skills to better understand and coach the patient. This unique guide uses original models and inventive techniques to impart the most helpful approaches to counseling as part of the therapy process in speech-language pathology and audiology. Filled with strategically positioned real life scenarios, each chapter delves into a key aspect of counseling, simplifying and clarifying the concepts and methods clinicians will find practical and comprehensive. KEY FEATURES * Videos with commentary illustrate fundamental counseling techniques as well as errors that can be made in counseling * Solutions-focused framework assures that clinicians and their clients remain committed to achieving well crafted, disorder-specific goals while they engage in sound and varied counseling methodologies * Embedded scenarios and case studies derived from real-life clinical settings exemplify a wide variety of speech, communication, swallowing, and hearing disorders along with relevant counseling techniques * Key concepts are reinforced through Practical Exercises, Journal Assignments, and Class Activities STUDENT RESOURCES Each new print copy includes Navigate 2 Advantage Access that unlocks a comprehensive and interactive eBook, online video segments, student practice activities and assessments, a full suite of instructor resources, and learning analytics reporting tools. APPLICABLE COURSES ?Courses such as Counseling and Interviewing or Treatment Methods offered in graduate or undergraduate speech/language/hearing programs. This is also an ideal resource for practicing clinicians. show more
Weight: 0.68 KG
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Essentials of Communication Sciences & Disorders, 2e
Pages: 512,
Specialties: Otolaryngology, Audiology,
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett,
Publication Year: 2019,
Cover: Hardback,
Dimensions: 213.36x271.78x22.86mm
Fully revised and updated, Essentials of Communication Sciences and Disorders, Second Edition is an accessible and engaging introductory resource for students new to communication sciences and disorders. This text covers foundational information about speech disorders in both children and adults, while numerous case scenarios and personal stories paint a vivid picture of speech-language pathology. A robust, full color art program illustrates key concepts with detailed anatomical images, photos, and helpful charts and tables. Additionally, this text addresses multicultural issues as well as the emotional and social effects of each disorder on the individual and family, providing students with a comprehensive overview of the profession. KEY SECOND EDITION UPDATES * NEW Videos depicting a variety of disorders in a real clinical setting, including assessment and therapy * Numerous 2015-2017 references to national and international journals, with an emphasis on evidence-based practice * Expanded chapter on Motor Speech Disorders in Children (Childhood Apraxia of Speech and Childhood Dysarthria) * NEW chapter on Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorders and Auditory Processing Disorders * NEW chapter on Autism Spectrum Disorders and Developmental Disabilities * NEW chapter on Traumatic Brain Injury in Children * NEW chapter on Cognitive-Linguistic Disorders in Adults * Expanded chapter on Swallowing Disorders / Dysphagia * NEW chapter on Essentials of Counseling for Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists DYNAMIC TECHNOLOGY SOLUTION Includes Navigate 2 Advantage Access with: - Comprehensive and Interactive eBook - Videos depicting each disorder - Student practice activities - Robust Instructor Resources: o Test Bank with Chapter Quizzes, Midterm and Final Exams o Lecture Outlines o Slides in PowerPoint Format o Gradebook and Reporting Analytic show more
Weight: 0.94 KG
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Fundamentals of Audiology for the Speech-Language Pathologist, 2e
Pages: 512,
Specialties: Otolaryngology, Audiology,
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett,
Publication Year: 2019,
Cover: Hardback,
Dimensions: 175.26x226.06x20.32mm
Each new print copy includes Navigate 2 Advantage Access that unlocks a comprehensive and interactive eBook, animations, student practice activities and assessments, a full suite of instructor resources, and learning analytics reporting tools. Fundamentals of Audiology for the Speech-Language Pathologist, Second Edition is specifically written to provide the speech language pathologist with a knowledge base to work with individuals who are hard of hearing, deaf and diagnosed with (central) auditory processing disorder. Serving as a guide to the management of hearing loss, this unique resource presents basic audiological concepts in a clear, concise, easy to understand format, eliminating extensive technical jargon. This comprehensive text covers various types and degrees of hearing loss and the resulting auditory, speech, and language difficulties. Moving away from an exclusively diagnostic format of audiology practices, this text also focuses on the rehabilitative aspects of hearing loss. Unlike other texts, Fundamentals of Audiology for the Speech-Language Pathologist, Second Edition presents detailed information on all audiometric testing procedures and how to read and interpret audiometric results. The text covers programmatic planning from early intervention through geriatrics while also providing a thorough review of normal hearing development from birth through eight years of age. Each chapter of Fundamentals of Audiology for the Speech-Language Pathologist, Second Edition is organized into these helpful sections: What You Need to Know, How it Works, Technically Speaking, Methodologies. This approach breaks down each concept in a way that facilitates student comprehension and retention. The Second Edition also includes Navigate 2 Advantage Access, featuring interactive resources such as robust animations, and videos. SECOND EDITION UPDATES NEW chapter on Audiological Diagnoses, Etiologies, and Treatment Considerations NEW chapter on Audiological Screening, including instructions for young children and difficult to test populations Expanded coverage of Hearing Aids and Cochlear Implants NEW chapter on Literacy in Children with Hearing Impairments Inclusion of programmatic planning strategies for early intervention, school-aged children, and auditory processing disorders Expanded selection of videos and online resources Applicable Courses Audiology Audiology for Speech-Language Pathologists Audiologic Rehabilitation Aural Rehabiliation Fundamentals of Audiology show more
Weight: 0.65 KG
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Handbook of Acoustic Accessibility
Pages: 168,
Specialties: Otolaryngology, Audiology,
Publisher: Thieme,
Publication Year: 2012,
Cover: Paperback,
Dimensions: 127x203.2x12.7mm
Written and edited by renowned leaders in the field, Handbook of Acoustic Accessibility focuses on the acoustic conditions, therapies, and technologies that assist audiologists and teachers of hearing-impaired students in making the speech signal audible, undistorted, and accessible. Covering topics that range from acoustic measurements in the classroom to American Academy of Audiology clinical practice guidelines for Hearing Assistance Technology (HAT), this book reflects current practices and technologies that are designed to maximize the availability of classroom speech signals. Key Features: Discusses the importance of making speech accessible for auditory-linguistic brain development and how acoustic accessibility impacts listening, learning, and literacy Uses graphics and charts to make difficult acoustic concepts easily understandable Includes the latest information on desirable acoustic standards Contains cutting edge information on technologies such as smart phone apps for use in making acoustic measurements and audio distribution systems This concise, comprehensive reference is designed to be the go-to guide for busy audiologists, speech-language pathologists, and teachers of hearing-impaired students who need practical information for achieving acoustic accessibility. show more
Weight: 0.2 KG
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Handbook of Clinical Audiology 7e IE
Pages: 992,
Specialties: Otolaryngology, Audiology,
Publisher: Wolters Kluwer,
Publication Year: 2015,
Cover: Hardback,
Dimensions: 203x254x39mm
Prepare your graduate students for their careers in audiology with Katz's Handbook of Clinical Audiology, Seventh Edition. This go-to resource was developed by an unsurpassed team of editors and authors, whose expertise in research and clinical practice spans all core areas of clinical audiology. Packed with new research, relevant case studies, and today's best practices, the Seventh Edition has been extensively revised and updated throughout and features six all-new chapters, updated research, a streamlined table of contents, and new online teaching and learning resources to save you time and help your students succeed. Instructor Resources: new! A Test Bank with 460 questions to make creating exams faster and easier; new! Chapter by chapter image bank containing over 340 images great for creating personalized course material. Student Resources: new! On-line case studies that bring audiology concepts to life. Expanded References and Additional Readings that facilitate further exploration of topics of interest. eBook available for purchase.
Weight: 2.22 KG
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Hearing Aids, 2e
Pages: 631,
Specialties: Otolaryngology, Audiology,
Publisher: Thieme,
Publication Year: 2012,
Cover: Hardback,
Dimensions: 215.9x279.4x40.64mm
Praise for this book: This book succeeds in its aim of providing a practically useful and theoretically sound comprehensive book on hearing aids ... It makes the most complicated concepts easy to understand, with excellent cross referencing ... I certainly wouldn't want to be without this book and I highly recommend it to everyone with an interest in hearing aids. -- Pauline Smith, ENT & Audiology News Key Features: Completely revised to reflect the research and technological advances of the last decade New chapters on directional microphones and the latest digital signal processing strategies Extensive coverage of all aspects of open-canal, thin-tube hearing aids Practical tips, tables, and procedures designed to be pinned on the walls of clinics Each cross-referenced chapter builds on the previous chapters Hearing Aids, Second Edition, is a book within a book: Each chapter has a one-page synopsis that captures the key concepts of each topic The material that students most need is contained in marked paragraphs that flow after each other to form a coherent thin book inside the larger book Intervening additional paragraphs add satisfying depth Written, comprehensively referenced, and extensively reviewed by leaders in the field, this book is ideal as a core graduate text as well as a standard reference for clinicians. show more
Weight: 2.31 KG
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Hearing Conservation
Pages: 336,
Specialties: Otolaryngology, Audiology,
Publisher: Thieme,
Publication Year: 2012,
Cover: Paperback,
Dimensions: 175.26x254x15.24mm
This is a book that will be of great service to practitioners involved in developing, implementing, and maintaining hearing conservation programs. -- Canadian Hearing Report According to the National Institutes of Occupational Safety and Health, approximately 30 million employees are exposed to dangerous noise levels at work and an additional nine million workers are at risk for hearing loss from other ototoxins such as metals and solvents. Millions of children and young adults are also at risk for noise-induced hearing loss in non-occupational settings. Hearing Conservation: In Occupational, Recreational, Education, and Home Settings is the most current text to cover all major topics related to noise-induced hearing loss, including the military, construction, manufacturing, mining, transportation, the music industry, the home environment, education settings, and recreational arenas. From the underlying principles of hearing loss to audiometric testing procedures to assessment of hearing conservation programs, this book is packed with information for audiologists and other members of the interdisciplinary team who provide hearing conservation services for at-risk groups. Special Features: Many examples of audiometric data, that enhance understanding of all types of hearing impairment, test procedures, and standard threshold shift calculations Protocols for comprehensive audiological, tinnitus, and auditory processing evaluations Clinical pathways and follow-up action steps when a standard threshold shift is confirmed, including decisions about worker compensation in occupational settings Assessment of the effectiveness of a wide range of hearing conservation programs and correction of deficiencies, along with training, educational, and motivational techniques The most current information about hearing protection and enhancement devices, related regulations, selection and fitting, and training workers in how to use them for optimal results Comprehensive in scope, easily accessible, and useful to both clinicians and investigators,Hearing Conservation: In Occupational, Recreational, Education, and Home Settings is essential for audiologists, occupational hearing conservationists, otolaryngologists, internists, occupational nurses, noise control engineers, and any other practitioner who plays a role in developing, implementing, and maintaining hearing conservation measures. It is also an excellent text for graduate level audiology courses in hearing conservation. show more
Weight: 0.82 KG
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