Includes bibliographical references and index.

Unit 1 Communication Disorders and the Professionals Who Work with Them
Chapter 1 Essentials of Communication and Its Disorders
Chapter 2 The Professionals
Unit 2 The Physical and Developmental Basis of Speech and Language
Chapter 3 Anatomy and Physiology of Speech and Language
Chapter 4 Speech and Language Development
Unit 3 Speech Sound Disorders in Children
Chapter 5 Speech Sound Disorders - Articulation and Phonology
Chapter 6 Speech Sound Disorders - Motor Speech Disorders
Unit 4 Language and Cognitive Disorders of Children
Chapter 7 Language Disorders in Children
Chapter 8 Literacy Disorders in Children
Chapter 9 Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorders and Auditory Processing Disorders
Chapter 10 Autism Spectrum Disorders and Developmental Disabilities
Chapter 11 Traumatic Brain Injury in Children and Adolescents
Unit 5 Fluency Disorders in Children and Adults
Chapter 12 Essentials of Fluency Disorders
Unit 6 Phonation and Resonance Disorders
Chapter 13 Voice Disorders in Children and Adults
Chapter 14 Cleft Lip and Palate
Unit 7 Neurological Disorders in Adults
Chapter 15 Language Disorders in Adults
Chapter 16 Cognitive-Communication Disorders in Adults
Chapter 17 Motor Speech Disorders in Adults
Chapter 18 Swallowing Disorders/Dysphagia
Unit 8 Hearing Disorders in Children and Adults
Chapter 19 Anatomy and Physiology of Hearing and Types and Causes of Hearing Impairment
Chapter 20 Hearing Assessment, Amplification, and Aural Rehabilitation
Unit 9 Counseling Skills for Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists
Chapter 21 Essential Counseling Principles and Skills for Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists

"Undergraduate students enrolled in Speech-Language Pathology or Audiology programs need a broad overview of the modalities of humans communication as well as an understanding of communication disorders in adults and children such as disorders of articulation, voice, cognition, fluency, hearing impairments as well as the social and emotional effects on the patient and their family. Essentials of Communication Sciences & Disorders provides an accessible and engaging introduction for students new to communication and sciences disorders. It covers foundational information about speech disorders in both children and adults, as well as providing numerous key features to reinforce this learning. Overall, it provides a comprehensive overview of the profession as a whole"-- Provided by publisher.