Neurogenic Communication Disorders

Number of page: 358
Author: Linda Worrall, Carol M. Frattali
Publisher: Thieme
ISBN: 086577868
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Category: Medical

This book is the first to fully define and describe the functional approach to neurogenic communication and swallowing disorders. Featuring contributions from leading experts and researchers worldwide, this volume outlines diverse treatment and assessment strategies using the functional approach, also examining them from a consumer and payer perspective. These strategies are designed to improve the day-to-day life of patients, while providing third parties with the practical outcomes they seek.This outstanding book is ideal for SLPs and graduate students in speech-language pathology programs.

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About The Author

WG Magnuson Clinical Center National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD

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