Clinical Neuroscience for Communication Disorders: Neuroanatomy and Neurophysiology

Each chapter begins by tying the content to the everyday clinical applications for speech-language pathologists, audiologists, and related professionals and includes clinical cases to illustrate neural functions. In addition to coverage of the main systems, this text contains chapters devoted to neuroplasticity and communication and cognition to move beyond basic anatomy to the key principles of contemporary neuroscience and application of the concepts discussed. A clinical cases chapter includes a variety of both pediatric and adult cases designed to stimulate clinical thinking and tie together neural function with communicative abilities. The clinical cases chapter is cross referenced with each of the other chapters to support those connections.

Key Features

• Customized illustrations solidify connections between anatomy and physiology
• An initial paragraph on clinical application sets up each chapter in context
• Bolded keywords throughout the text highlight foundational concepts and terminology
• Boxes throughout the text offer an opportunity for applying learning, through applications, exercises, glossaries of key terms, and clinical cases
• Clinical cases in the chapters illustrate key concepts. Expanded versions of these cases are provided in a stand-alone chapter to highlight the interconnectedness of neural systems and the complexity of neurologically-based communication disorders
• Clinical cases span the breadth of clinical practice including developmental and acquired disorders, pediatric and adult cases, and disorders of speech, language, cognition, swallowing, and hearing.
• End-of-chapter summaries provide an overview of the key concepts within the chapter in plain language
• A numbered list of key concepts concludes each chapter to reinforce learning outcomes
• References and further reading augment student learning
• A PluralPlus companion website with PowerPoint lecture slides for instructors and case studies, lists of recommended reading and websites, and links to related videos for students