Communication-Disorders Books

This book provides a great review of the work accomplished on gestural communication over the past 20 years. Not all labs that have produced literature on this topic were inlcuded in the book, but the authors nonetheless tackle the challenge of discussing the subject and do it well. I would recommend this book to anyone interested in researching gesstural communication in non-human primates and other animals.

This is a great book about group treatment for adults clients! The chapters give specific examples of how group treatment programs are set up in a variety of settings. And the chapters are actually written by the people who run the programs. This book helped me set up a new group treatment program. I highly recommend it!

I feel this is a great book for Graduate students or specialists interested in AAC. It takes you from the basics to more detailed information regarding different types of devices. Definitely a keeper!

This complete resource of migraine and headache throughout history is written by leading headache expert, Seymour Diamond. This book includes a comprehensive review of headache references, descriptions, and treatments from ancient history to the 20th century. Headache descriptions for a wide variety of famous figures are included, including scholars, artists, politicians, and literary characters. The headache sufferer who reads this book will see that he or she is not alone in experiencing different symptoms and suffering with headaches. Beautiful drawings and color plates depicting migraine symptoms and auras are included. This book provides an invaluable walk through history for those interested in headache.

I cannot begin to describe the extent to which this masterpiece has enhanced my once non-existant perception of the disabilities of communication. John Bamford, in all his audiological prowess, has helped to produce perhaps the greatest works of literature in the field of audiology.

I found this informative, well organized and cogently written. A Table of Citations documents all sources cited or quoted, and each chapter ends with a summary of key points covered which I found helpful. The authors do a good job of presenting the information in a balanced and objective manner. A good resource for anyone wanting to better understand the legal issues and academic landscape surrounding the provision of accommodations to students with LD or ADHD.

Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) can be an effective intervention for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) who have significant communication or language deficits. This concise guide reviews the AAC options for persons ASD, included unaided and aided AAC. The authors provide an overview of AAC and ASD, the ten guiding principles for promoting effective practices, and an in-depth fictional case study that effectively illustrates AAC applications for a person with ASD across the lifespan. Filled with exercises and questions for the reader, this guide provides a useful starting point for parents, professionals, and caregivers who are considering using AAC with individuals with ASD. Please visit our website to obtain a copy of this booklet at the actual list price.

This book is a great resource for speech language pathologists who serve students with Down Syndrome. As a professional new to the field of speech language pathology, I found myself serving two students with Down Syndrome in the elementary school setting and making decisions about their communication. Jon Miller's book explains old theories about Down Syndrome, and introduces new research findings in an easy-to-read format. It covers speech intelligibility and language comprehension and production patterns.

If you are a speech language pathologist who does not know a lot about Down Syndrome, this is the book to help you learn about it and how you can approach speech therapy with this population. It has greatly influenced my decisions regarding the overall communication abilities and potential in my students.

A classic in the field, this textbook focuses on practical skill development exercsies in learning how to communicate empathy and respect, and how to share one's own feelings sensitively but openly. It also emphasizes skills in working in the present moment and in confronting people without affronting them. Other chapters focus on destructive communication patterns to avoid and the process of counseling. A timeless book that is one of the most practical counseling books ever written.

This book was written for teachers of interpreters. While this is a great idea, I think the interpreters themselves should read this book. The field of interpreting is expanding and we need to keep up to date on the latest information. I cant say enough about this book!