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A Close Approximation of an Ordinary Life Meryl McQueen Begin. I am ten now. Ten, two times five times one a million times over if I want. Or ten, ten ones are ten every time. Ten.
Dad says it's Asperger's, syndrome is a sickness, not like a bellyache but sometimes an earache or a brainache. AS means that some things that other kids think are easy are not so easy for me, and some things that other people think are hard are simple as pie for me.
Look look look. Follow me, do not follow, look. That is what they say. They: Jan, Mom, Dad, Lucy. Look. They want to know what I remember. I remember everything.
Follow the story of Leonard Anthony Pearce: brilliant, articulate, ambitious. And living each day with the challenges and opportunities of high-functioning autism, making his way in a confusing world.
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Augmentative & Alternative Communication: Supporting Children & Adults With Complex Communication Needs Pat Mirenda, David R. Beukelman Univ. of Nebraska, Lincoln. Introductory resource prepares students and professionals to serve individuals with augmentative or alternative communication (AAC) needs. Includes expanded coverage on adults with degenerative language disorders, recent AAC devices, and adults with acquired disabilities. Previous edition: c1998. DNLM: Communication Disorders--rehabilitation. |
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Anatomy and Physiology for Speech, Language, and Hearing Anthony J. Seikel, Douglas W. King, David G. Drumright Revised and updated with a vibrant new two-color interior design, this third edition of the best-selling Anatomy and Physiology of Speech, Language, and Hearing continues to make anatomy and physiology accessible to the reader. While organized around the classical framework of speech, language, and hearing systems, anatomy and physiology components are treated separately to facilitate learning. Clinical information is integrated with everyday experiences to underscore the relevance of anatomy and physiology to communication sciences. Accompanied by the new Anatesse CD-ROM, which offers interactive learning materials, self-study tests, diagrams, animations, and more, this book provides the user with everything needed to master the content. This exciting new edition is a must-have comprehensive book on the science critical to understanding speech, language, swallowing, and hearing systems. |
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Development of Language, The (7th Edition) Jean Berko Gleason, Nan Bernstein Ratner The seventh edition of The Development of Language, written and contributed by leading researchers, covers language acquisition and development from infancy through adulthood. This authoritative text is ideal for courses that take a developmental approach to language acquisition across the full life span, from infancy through the aging process. The text thoroughly explores syntax, morphology, semantics, phonology, and pragmatics. It examines atypical development with attention to the most common disorders affecting language acquisition, presents strong coverage of individual differences in language acquisition and learning, describes how and why they occur, and provides contemporary references and the most recent research findings. The panel of expert authors provides students with cutting-edge research knowledge in an interesting and highly readable format. The goal is the best and most up-to-date information for the student, with guides for further exploration of topics of interest. The emphasis on change over the life span is even more important to students from all fields, since it reinforces current developments in cognitive neuroscience that indicate language, once acquired, is not static, but rather, undergoes constant neural reorganization. HIGHLIGHTS OF WHAT'S NEW IN THE SEVENTH EDITION: -
Updated chapter on atypical language development (Chapter 9) contains new information about cochlear implants, current research on the autism spectrum disorders, new therapeutic approaches to atypical language, with an emphasis on Specific Language Impairment, and evaluation of recent claims regarding the etiology of atypicality. Therapeutic recommendations are presented within the context of Evidence-based Practice (EBP). - Includes contemporary topics, such as the neurological bases of animal and human communication, the value of programs to accelerate language in infants, such as “baby signs”, language acquisition in languages other than English, adopted foreign children's language acquisition, and genetic basis for language, that encourage topical discussions.
- Updated with new material on the hypothesized brain mechanisms that underlie language acquisition, the aging brain’s language processing abilities, and language disorder, as well as advances in the treatment of language disorders ensuring student awareness of current discoveries.
- New information on using computers and the Internet to carry out directed and student-initiated research on language development, not found in most competing texts in the subject area. Expanded information on the use of the Child Language Data Exchange System, which is now Web-based, and contains both written transcripts and auditory language samples that permit first-hand student research in the topic areas.
- Completely updated chapters that continue to emphasize the primary concerns of researchers and practitioners working in the areas of language acquisition and disorders.
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Neuroscience: Exploring the Brain Mark F. Bear, Barry W. Connors, Michael A. Paradiso Widely praised for its student-friendly style and exceptional artwork and pedagogy, Neuroscience: Exploring the Brain is a leading undergraduate textbook on the biology of the brain and the systems that underlie behavior. This edition provides increased coverage of taste and smell, circadian rhythms, brain development, and developmental disorders and includes new information on molecular mechanisms and functional brain imaging. Path of Discovery boxes, written by leading researchers, highlight major current discoveries. In addition, readers will be able to assess their knowledge of neuroanatomy with the Illustrated Guide to Human Neuroanatomy, which includes a perforated self-testing workbook. This edition's robust ancillary package includes a bound-in student CD-ROM, an Instructor's Resource CD-ROM, and resources online. |
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Sidney The Silly Sailor, A Tongue Twister For The Initial "S" Sound (Little Lispers) Linda King Children will enjoy speech-work and reading more when they meet Sidney The Silly Sailor. This fairly short tongue twister places emphasis on the Initial "S" sound ("S" at the beginning of a word). Written with the assistance of speech-language professionals, this tongue twister is fully illustrated and quite easy to memorize. It's suitable for use by both professionals and parents of children learning to read or undergoing speech-therapy.
At the end of the rhyme, you will find "Say The Word", a list of illustrated words for the "S" sound. And if you take a close look at the colourful illustrations, you'll find many interesting sea creatures whose names begin with "S". |
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Motor Speech Disorders: Substrates, Differential Diagnosis, and Management, 2e Joseph R. Duffy PhD, Mayo Clinic With expanded and updated information including current techniques, approaches, and case studies, the 2nd edition of this bestselling book continues its reputation as a dependable and outstanding evidence-based source on acquired motor speech disorders in adults. It covers the substrates of motor speech and its disorders, the disorders and their diagnoses, and management -- focusing on integrating what is known about the bases of motor speech disorders with the realities of clinical practice to ensure readers have the key content they need to be effective practitioners. - Evidence-based practice focus with relevant research evidence and data from the Mayo Clinic speech pathology practice
- Includes the clinical characteristics of the primary motor speech disorders as well as general guidelines for differential diagnosis
- Offers authoritative guidance on the diagnosis and management of motor speech disorders by a highly respected expert in the field of motor speech disorders
- 73 case studies demonstrate concepts as they apply to real-world practice
- Over 100 table and boxes highlight important information
- Chapters include new research and theories, new techniques, current trends, and updated and new information sources
- 22 new illustrations showcase the latest technology in the field
- Fresh, new book design highlights case studies, boxed text, and tables - making it easier to find key information
- Nine new case studies reflect the realities of clinical practice today
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Introduction to Audiology (11th Edition) (Allyn & Bacon Communication Sciences and Disorders) Frederick N. Martin, John Greer Clark Introduction to Audiology, Eleventh Edition, provides in-depth coverage of the physics of sound; the anatomy of the auditory system; the causes and treatment of hearing and balance disorders; and the relevant diagnostic and therapeutic techniques for these disorders. Now including a new chapter on clinical masking as well as new internet resources, this leading text continues to emphasize the proper evaluation of hearing disorders and the treatment avenues available for these disorders. The accompanying Interactive Companion Website features a variety of videos depicting clinical topics, a series of clinical case studies, multiple-choice questions with immediate feedback, interactive exercises for students to evaluate their comprehension of information, printable clinical forms, and much more. The new edition of this textbook also includes expanded sections on the management of auditory processing disorders, the role of the audiologist in vestibular management, and the role of the audiologist in the counseling process. |
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An Advanced Review of Speech-Language Pathology: Preparation for Nespa and Comprehensive Examination Celeste Roseberry-Mckibbin An Advanced Review of Speech-Language Pathology, Second Edition is tailor made for speech-language pathology students preparing to take departmental comprehensive examinations as well as the Praxis Examination in Speech-Language Pathology. In addition, this inclusive book is a terrific teaching tool for university faculty---offering preview outlines, brief introductions, and summaries. Each chapter concludes with test questions in essay and multiple-choice formats. Practitioners will find this book to be an outstanding reference text. |
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Assessment in Speech-Language Pathology: A Resource Manual Kenneth G. Shipley, Julie G. McAfee This best-selling, widely lauded resource has been carefully revised to be the most important edition yet. Clinicians have come to depend on this accessible, easy to navigate resource manual for a wide range of procedures and materials for obtaining, interpreting, and reporting assessment data. In this new edition, you'll find a new chapter on literacy, including much-needed information on reading and writing assessment. There is also updated and expanded coverage of autism, auditory processing disorders, and pediatric dysphagia. The reproducible, customizable forms have been updated as needed, both in the text and in the accompanying CD-ROM, giving you unlimited access to these clinical resources. Now in beautiful full color, all illustrations have been completely updated for greater clarity and diversity. Additionally, chapters are color coded for easy navigation. Clinicians, instructors, and students all agree that this is one of the most valuable assessment resources available to speech-language pathologists. |