Neurology for the Speech Language Pathologist 6th/2017

<p>The concise, easy-to-understand&nbsp;neurology for the speech-language pathologist,&nbsp;<span class="scayt-misspell-word" data-scayt-lang="en_US" data-scayt-word="6th">6th</span>&nbsp;edition&nbsp;provides students and clinicians with a practical guide for the study and understanding of neurology in speech-language pathology (slp). Correlated with clinical syndromes and diseases seen in&nbsp;slp, it gives you a solid understanding of the nervous system, including: development of the nervous system, organization of the brain, protective mechanisms, descending motor and ascending sensory pathways, and cranial nerves. New content, case studies, and a strong clinical focus make this new edition essential as you move into practice.</p> <ul> <li>Case studies and clinical applications&nbsp;in clinically oriented chapters provide you with realistic clinical applications.</li> <li>Presents complex information clearly&nbsp;in a concise, easy-to-understand manner.</li> <li>Clinical emphasis throughout&nbsp;makes this text valuable as you move into clinical practice ? and prepare for the praxis exam.</li> <li>Evolve companion website&nbsp;has vocabulary flashcards and study questions with answers so students can assess their knowledge.</li> <li>Key terms in each chapter and an end-of-text glossary&nbsp;give you easy access to accurate, concise definitions.</li> <li>New! Separate section on pediatric speech and language disorders, including a chapter on the developing brain.</li> <li>Expanded! Updated sections&nbsp;on&nbsp;<span class="scayt-misspell-word" data-scayt-lang="en_US" data-scayt-word="neurodiagnostic">neurodiagnostic</span>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<span class="scayt-misspell-word" data-scayt-lang="en_US" data-scayt-word="neuroimaging">neuroimaging</span>&nbsp;procedures, as well as childhood apraxia of speech, fluency disorders, autism, and&nbsp;tbi.</li> <li>New! Updated discussion of the anatomy and function of the cerebellum&nbsp;gives you the most current information.</li> <li>Updated! Covers the latest&nbsp;<span class="scayt-misspell-word" data-scayt-lang="en_US" data-scayt-word="neuroimaging">neuroimaging</span>&nbsp;research&nbsp;on anatomy, physiology, and disorders of speech-language.</li> <li>Expanded! Discusses the brain connectivity&nbsp;and the neural network underlying learning and language.</li> <li>Expanded! Addresses motor control for speech production&nbsp;so you stay in the know.</li> </ul>