Introduction To Neurogenic Communication Disorders - Softcover

Hunter Manasco

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1449652441 ISBN 13: 9781449652449

Publisher: Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Inc, 2013

Synopsis

Innovative Textbook and Video Package! Every new copy of the text includes an access code to the companion website with videos* Introduction to Neurogenic Communication Disorders introduces students to common adult communication disorders and associated neuroanatomy and neurophysiology. This accessible text provides foundational knowledge along with real examples and online videos. These illustrative patient profiles provide actual case examples of symptoms, deficits, and pathological behaviors. These helpful videos, as well as in-text features including "Author's Note" vignettes and "Clinical Note" practical insights, underscore the very human element of communication disorders. This textbook and video combination surveys just what students need to thoroughly understand neurogenic communication disorders, as well as provide the student with a window into real-world practice. *eBook offerings do not include access to the online videos.

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About the Author

Dr. Hunter Manasco is an Associate Professor in the Speech-Language Pathology Department at Misericordia University. Dr. Manasco’s areas of specialization include neuroanatomy, aphasia, motor speech disorders, dysphagia, traumatic brain injury, dementia, and autism. He received a Bachelor of Science degree and a Master of Science degree in Communication Disorders at the University of Montevallo in Alabama. Dr. Manasco completed his doctorate in Speech-Language Pathology at the University of South Alabama. He His primary research interests center on stroke and traumatic brain injury rehabilitation. Dr. Manasco has worked as a Speech-Language Pathologist in acute care, long-term care, hospice, adult rehabilitation, and school and hospital based pediatrics. He has presented numerous papers in his areas of specialty at state and national conferences.

Edition details

• Publisher: Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Inc
• Publication date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1449652441
• ISBN 13: 9781449652449
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 296