This volume of Self-Learning Materials (SLM) is tailored for the Diploma in Hearing, Language, and Speech (DHLS) program, providing a comprehensive introduction to the field of Speech-Language Pathology (SLP). The course transitions from the auditory focus of Course I to the mechanisms of human communication, speech production, and the classification of various communication disorders.

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1.  Speech, Language and Communication
S. R. Savithri & Y.V. Geetha
2 . Anatomy and physiology of speech mechanism
S. R. Savithri & Y.V. Geetha
3.  Disorders of speech and language
K. C. Shyamala & Y.V. Geetha
4.  Assessment of speech disorders
K. C. Shyamala & Y.V. Geetha
5.  Assessment of language disorders
K. C. Shyamala & Y.V. Geetha