Publication
Aphasia and Other Acquired Neurogenic Language Disorders
A Guide for Clinical Excellence
- Details:
- 709 pages, B/W With Color Insert, Softcover, 7 x 10"
- Included Media:
- Companion Website
- ISBN13:
- 978-1-59756-477-9
- Release Date:
- 02/15/2016
Overview
Covering an array of evidence-based content, including aphasia, traumatic brain injury, dementia, and language in aging, Aphasia and Other Acquired Neurogenic Language Disorders: A Guide for Clinical Excellence is a must-have textbook for clinicians and students studying to be speech-language pathologists. This clinical guide strategically addresses scientific foundations, service delivery, international and multicultural perspectives, assessment, and treatment.
Organized to maximize adult learning, the book is adaptable for multiple pedagogic methods for classroom-based courses, independent study, and online learning. Aphasia and Other Acquired Neurogenic Language Disorders: A Guide for Clinical Excellence provides clinicians and students a clear pathway for quality and effectiveness in clinical practice.
Key features include:
- A rigorous approach to the art and science of clinical practice, integrating diverse theoretical perspectives for a global readership
- Guidance on advocacy, ethics, reimbursement, legal aspects, and counseling
- An emphasis on person-centered, empowering approaches to maximize life participation
- Extensive assessment resources and a process analysis approach for analyzing communicative performance and interpreting assessment results
- How-to content on more than 50 intervention approaches
- Diagrams, charts, illustrations, summary tables, a substantial glossary, a detailed index, and rich up-to-date references
- Complementary online materials with links to videos and other teaching/learning resources
- Systematic queries that enliven clear learning objectives
Pedagogy includes:
- Extensive assessment resources and a process analysis approach for analyzing communicative performance and interpreting assessment results
- Clear and concise clinical examples to ensure relevance of information based on realistic scenarios
- Systematic queries that enliven clear learning objectives
- Diagrams, charts, illustrations, summary tables, a substantial glossary, a detailed index, and rich up-to-date references
- Key terms in bold within the chapter and listed in a glossary
Ancillary materials available via PluralPlus companion website:
- PowerPoint materials to guide discussions pertaining to content in each chapter
- Additional discussion points and learning activities for each chapter designed to encourage a learn-by-doing rather than just a learn-by-reading modes
- Editable in-class handouts to guide discussions and hands-on learning activities
- A terminology guide with sound files for practice with pronunciation and definitions
- Links to video examples and additional helpful online resources
- A test bank that includes multiple-choice, fill-in-the blank, matching, true/false, short-answer, and essay items, all cross-referenced to the content areas addressed
- A concise review of pedagogic methods for instructors, aimed at enhancing engaged learning
Praise from Professors:
The author's unique "voice" comes through here, as does her passion and enthusiasm for clinical aphasiology. . . I don't know of any other textbook that structures the active learning experience for the reader in the way this one does. If readers truly engage with the learning opportunities provided, their depth of knowledge in many ways.
--Barbara Shadden, PhD
Professor Emerita, Department of Communication Disorders, University of Arkansas
This book is a book so well written scientifically and yet so poetic and artistic, reflecting the art and the science of our profession, applicable to clinical practice as well as laboratory research.
--Hyanghee (Hope) Kim, PhD
Professor, Department of Speech-Language Pathology, Younsei University, Korea
Professor Hallowell excels through her friendly yet scientifically rigourous style. Her rich experience as both clinician and scholar are evident in her writing. The book kindles researchers' minds and empowers clinicians.
--N. Shivashankar, PhD
Professor and Head, Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology
National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, India
Reviews
Audrey L. Holland, PhD, Regents' Professor Emerita University of Arizona; Research Director, Adler Aphasia Center Maywood NJ (2016):
"This is a thoroughly up-to-date and comprehensive text in aphasia. It is loaded with solid information about diagnosing and treating neurogenic communication disorders, information on outcome measurement, guidelines for best practices, and written in a reader-friendly style. Serious clinicians will want to read this book, and keep it close as a crucial reference throughout their practice-lifetimes."Travis Threats, Professor and Chair, Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, Saint Louis University, ASHA Fellow (2016):
"Perhaps one of the best neurogenic communication disorders books ever!...The best thing is that this book is obviously a labor of love. Scholarship plus passion- this is what I try to tell my faculty that they should be shooting for in teaching students."Dr Christopher Plant, Lecturer in Speech Pathology (May 2016):
""...in comparison to other textbooks, this text offers fantastic value for money with the breadth and depth of coverage and the supplemental online materials that come along with it. Not to mention its more unique angle of having a stronger clinical focus than other texts in the area...""Scott S. Rubin, Ph.D., Associate Professor LSU Health Sciences Center Department of Communication Disorders (May 2016):
"I think the book is one of the best on aphasia I have seen/read."Dr. Caroline Jagoe, Trinity College Dublin (May 2016):
"I was particularly impressed with the balance between the person-centred approaches and the integration of theoretical frameworks. The assessment section will be particularly useful for students in the early stages of study and therefore is very relevant to our module on Assessment of Disorders of Language and Communication. The inclusion of details such as common abbreviations will be very useful for students engaging in their first placements within healthcare settings."Paul A Dagenais, Ph.D., University of South Alabama, Doody's (August 2016):
"5 STARS! **Description** This exhaustive review of acquired neurogenic language disorders covers aphasia, right brain, TBI, and dementia. It provides a broad range of information from theoretical concepts to clinical applications, including important aspects of the clinical process based on evidence-based practice as well as practical, useful information such as billing. **Purpose** The intent is to go beyond assessment and treatment of neurogenic disorders. The author includes aspects of the WHO's model of body structure and function, quality of life, multicultural issues, ethical issues, and evidence-based practice. This book is phenomenal and could be used across many courses for graduate students. **Audience** The intended audience is students in speech-language pathology who wish to work in the medical arena. It also would be a great reference for working clinicians. This book is right on target for graduate students. Dr. Hallowell is very much an authority, with years of experience, who has published extensively in these areas. **Features** The book covers all aspects of the process of assessment and intervention, related to the neurological disorders of aphasia, right brain, TBI, and dementia. It includes a strong historical perspective on these deficits as well as descriptions of current neuroanatomy and neurophysiology. It covers many aspects of intervention such as quality of life issues that many books do not address. The book's main strength is that it is comprehensive. The only possible criticism is that this comprehensiveness could be seen as rather daunting by students. But it is a book many would want to subsequently keep for their professional libraries. There is an accompanying website, which would be of special interest to instructors. **Assessment** This book is amazing. It is extremely thorough and, to my knowledge, far exceeds the offerings I have considered in the past, such as ''Aphasiology: Disorders and Clinical Practice'', 2nd edition, Davis (Pearson, 2006), and ''Brain-Based Communication Disorders'', LaPointe et al. (Plural Publishing, 2010). It is also much more user friendly than ''Language Intervention Strategies in Aphasia and Related Neurogenic Communication Disorders'', 5th edition, Chapey (Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2008)."Dr. Christopher Plant, JCPSLP (November 2016):
"This text contains eight sections and 33 clear, informative, and insightful chapters. Most chapters are also complemented by downloadable student and instructor resources. Each chapter opens with clear learning objectives and concludes with well-considered learning and reflection activities. This text therefore offers significant value for money. The general structure of the text is fairly standard, moving from foundations and the nature of aphasia and cognitive communication disorders in conditions such as traumatic brain injury, right hemisphere disorder, and dementia, through to assessment, and then general principles of intervention, followed by specific intervention approaches. . . . Even within chapters that explore familiar topics, such as the ICF and its application to aphasia and cognitive communication, assessment tools and methods, and theories and approaches to intervention, Hallowell offers unique perspectives through combining discussion of current research with insights gained from clinical experience. These insights help the text achieve its aim of promoting the idea of an excellent clinician by providing information that few other textbooks draw explicit attention to."
What Is Special About this Book
Acknowledgments
About the Author
Section I. Welcome and Introduction
Chapter 1. Welcome to the Fantastic World of Research and Clinical Practice in Acquired Neurogenic Cognitive-Linguistic Disorders!
Chapter 2. Becoming the Ultimate Excellent Clinician
Chapter 3. Writing and Talking About People With Disabilities
Section II. Foundations for Considering Acquired Neurogenic Language Disorders
Chapter 4. Defining and Conceptualizing Aphasia
Chapter 5. The WHO ICF and Its Relevance to Acquired Neurogenic Communication Disorders
Chapter 6. Etiologies of Acquired Neurogenic Language Disorders
Chapter 7. Neurophysiology and Neuropathologies Associated With Acquired Neurogenic Language Disorders
Chapter 8. Neuroimaging and Other Instrumentation
Chapter 9. Language in the Context of Aging
Section III. The Nature of Neurogenic Disorders of Cognition and Language
Chapter 10. Syndromes and Hallmark Characteristics of Aphasia
Chapter 11. Cognitive-Communicative Disorders Associated With Traumatic Brain Injury
Chapter 12. Cognitive-Communicative Disorders Associated With Right Hemisphere Syndrome
Chapter 13. Cognitive-Communicative Disorders Associated With Dementia and Other Neurodegenerative Conditions
Section IV. Delivering Excellent Services
Chapter 14. Contexts for Providing Excellent Services
Chapter 15. Engaging Proactively in Advocacy and Legal and Ethical Concerns
Chapter 16. Global Aspects of Clinical Aphasiology
Section V. Assessment
Chapter 17. Best Practices in Assessment
Chapter 18. Psychometric Aspects of Assessment and Assessment Processes
Chapter 19. Problem-Solving Approaches to Differential Diagnosis and Confounding Factors
Chapter 20. Tests, Scales, and Screening Instruments
Chapter 21. Discourse Sampling and Conversational Analysis
Chapter 22. Documenting Assessment Results and Considering Prognosis
Section VI. Theories and Best Practices in Intervention
Chapter 23. Best Practices in Intervention
Chapter 24. Theories of Intervention
Section VII. General Treatment Approaches
Chapter 25. General Approaches for Enhancing Cognitive-Linguistic Abilities
Chapter 26. Facilitating Communication in People With Dementia
Chapter 27. Counseling and Life Coaching
Chapter 28. Complementary and Integrative Approaches
Section VIII. Specific Treatment Approaches
Chapter 29. Promoting Compensatory Strategies in Conversation
Chapter 30. Enhancing Overall Expressive Language
Chapter 31. Improving Word Finding and Lexical Processing
Chapter 32. Improving Syntax
Chapter 33. Improving Reading and Writing
Glossary
References
Index
About The Author
Brooke Hallowell, PhD, CCC-SLP, brings to this book over 25 years of clinical, research, teaching, and advocacy experience to support adults with acquired neurogenic communication challenges. Dr. Hallowell is active in research and advocacy related to aphasia and other neurogenic language disorders as well as aging and end-of-life care. She serves on boards and task forces of several national and international organizations, including the Aphasia and Stroke Society of India, Aphasia United, and the National Aphasia Association. She serves as editorial board member and reviewer for many scholarly journals and reviewer for several granting agencies, including the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Dr. Hallowell has garnered over U.S.$14 million in funded grants, with extramural support from such agencies the NIH, National Science Foundation, Health Resources Service Administration, and the Ohio Department of Aging. A former President of the Council of Academic Programs in Communication Sciences and Disorders (CAPCSD), she chaired the first-ever Global Summit on Higher Education in Communication Sciences and Disorders in 2012 and is deeply engaged in developing new academic and clinical programs, especially in underserved regions of the world. A Fellow of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), Dr. Hallowell is also the recipient of the 2015 Asia Pacific Society in Speech-Language-Hearing Association Outstanding Contribution Award, the 2014 CAPCSD Honors of the Council, and the 2013 ASHA Certificate of Recognition for Outstanding Contributions in International Achievement, and is a former Fulbright Fellow, and U.S. national Finalist for the Thomas Ehrlich Award for Service Learning.
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Student Materials:
- Supplemental Learning Activities
- Online Videos
- Chapter Questions
- PowerPoints
- Terms
- Pronunciations and Self-Study Aids
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- Class activities
- Instructor's Guide
- Test Bank
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Ancillary materials:
- PowerPoint slides to guide discussions pertaining to content in each chapter
- Additional discussion points and learning activities for each chapter designed to encourage a learn-by-doing rather than just a learn-by-reading modes
- Editable in-class handouts to guide discussions and hands-on learning activities
- A terminology guide with sound files for practice with pronunciation and definitions
- Links to video examples and additional helpful online resources
- A test bank that includes multiple-choice, fill-in-the blank, matching, true/false, short-answer, and essay items, all cross-referenced to the content areas addressed
- A concise review of pedagogic methods for instructors, aimed at enhancing engaged learning