Brookshire, Robert H.,

Introduction to neurogenic communication disorders / Robert H. Brookshire , Malcolm R. McNeil - Eighth edition. - 500 pages : illustrations ;

Includes bibliographical references (pages 459-480) and index.

Neuroanatomy of the nervous system
Neurologic assessment
Assessing adults who have neurogenic cognitive-communicative impairments
Assessing cognition
Assessing language
Assessing functional communication and quality of life
The context for treatment of cognitive-communicative disorders
Neuropathologic and neuroanatomic explanations of aphasia and related disorders
Treatment of aphasia and related disorders
Right-hemisphere syndrome
Traumatic brain injury
Dementia
Motor speech disorders

Providing a solid foundation in the neurology of communication, this bestselling text covers the causes, symptoms, assessment, diagnosis and management of commonly encountered neurogenic communication disorders in adults. A concise, evidence-based approach shows how to measure and treat abnormalities such as aphasia, dysarthria, right-hemisphere syndrome

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Communicative disorders.
Brain Injuries complications

RC423 / .BRO 2015