Assessment of Communication Disorders in Children: Resources and Protocols 2nd Revised edition [Mīkstie vāki]

Lynn Dangerfield, Principal Speech-Language Therapist, Solent NHS Trust, Speech & Language Therapy in Practice, (Winter 2011): "This American text provides a comprehensive set of resources and protocols for the assessment of a range of acquired communication disorders: aphasia, dysarthria, dyspraxia, dementia, fluency and voice. There are also chapters describing right hemisphere syndrome and traumatic brain injury. Definitions and key characteristics of each of these disorders are provided, albeit quite superficially, with key questions for case history taking and a summary of standardised assessment tools where relevant. The focus is primarily upon the medical model of communication disorders, with minimal mention of the social impact of acquired communication disorders, with minimal mention of the social impact of acquired communication disorders, now an integral part of care pathways in UK. The text is reasonably priced and includes a CD containing all the assessment and protocol resources, which can be modified by individual clinicians. This is very useful given the American nature of the text. I would recommend this resource to a student or newly qualified clinician. It is easy to dip into to select a relevant clinical tool for day to day practice. [ Review refers to First Edition]" Rachel Saffo, MS, CCC-SLP, Florida State University College of Communication, Doody's Review Service, (Winter 2011): "...A comprehensive collection of scholarly and background information... Proposes a fresh perspective on multifaceted issues, such as culturally and linguistically diverse populations. [ Review refers to First Edition]" Bob Roza, MS, CCC-SLP, Advance for Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists, (April 2009): "'REVIEW OF THE FIRST EDITION"' "Assessment of Communication Disorders in Children: Resources and Protocols" is a great time-saving resource that combines scholarly information and resources and protocols to facilitate an accurate assessment of communication disorders in children. Authors M.N. Hegde, PhD, and Frances Pomaville, MA, combined the strengths of traditional textbooks with newer resources and protocols to produce a comprehensive volume suitable as both a textbook and a practical clinical resource. The book covers a full range of communication disorders. There is a section on nonverbal children, an extensive discussion on the use of standardized tests, and detailed information on psychometric principles. The authors discuss alternative assessment approaches, an integrated assessment blending traditional and alternative approaches, an update on multicultural issues, and resources and protocols for efficient assessment. They approach each communication area from the perspectives of resources and protocols. The resource chapter reviews scholarly information on assessment, offers research on normal skill development, summarizes etiologic information, and gives an overview of the assessment. One section is devoted to post-assessment counseling. Students and beginning clinicians can model the dialogue format of frequently asked questions and answers. In a chapter on literacy assessment, the authors delve into issues like emergent literacy, addressing assessment and skill acquisition. The protocol chapter provides practical information for making better assessments. An accompanying CD, compatible only with Microsoft, contains standard protocols that may be individualized and printed for clinical use. They are essential in assessing all children with communication disorders. Clinicians and instructors will enjoy the time-saving element of this well-written book."