Communication Disorders in Multicultural Populations (Butterworth-Heinemann Series in Communications Disorders) - Hardcover

Battle, Dolores E.

 
9780750673235: Communication Disorders in Multicultural Populations (Butterworth-Heinemann Series in Communications Disorders)

Synopsis

Divided into two parts, the first explores the major cultural groups in the U.S. and how cultural and linguistic diversity impacts the assessment and treatment of communication disorders. Part II focuses on bilingual language development and specific communication disorders in culturally and linguistically diverse populations, techniques for multicultural assessment and intervention, and guidance for research. If you want to improve your quality of care to multicultural clients, this new edition is a must-have.

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Review

Praise for Previous Editions:

"A book such as this is needed for students as they develop a knowledge base and proficiency in providing clinical services in a culturally sensitive environment. It is also suitable for the working professional, regardless of specialty area, who wants to improve their skills in providing service to individuals from diverse cultural and/or linguistic backgrounds. " - Doody's Health Sciences Book Review Journal

"This book is an important contribution to the professions of speech-language pathology and audiology - an invaluable reference, both for the acquisition of new information that will improve the delivery of (speech-language pathology and audiology) service and a much-used reference to obtain information needed for future clients. This book is a needed addition to all professional libraries." - ASHA

"In this text, Dolores E. Battle, PhD, and 17 contributing writers clearly and concisely portray the broad scope of communication disorders in America's multifaceted minority population." - ADVANCE for Speech-Language Pathologists & Audiologists -- Reviews

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9781563720178: Communication Disorders in Multicultural Populations

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ISBN 10:  1563720175 ISBN 13:  9781563720178
Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann Ltd, 1992
Hardcover