Hallowell, Brooke, <br/><br/>
Aphasia and other acquired neurogenic language disorders :  a guide for clinical excellence / 
Brooke Hallowell 
 - xvi, 709 pages :  illustrations (some color) ;  26 cm 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references (pages 595-671) and index. 
<br/><br/>What Is Special About this Book<br/>Acknowledgments<br/>About the Author<br/><br/><br/>Section I. Welcome and Introduction<br/>Chapter 1. Welcome to the Fantastic World of Research and Clinical Practice in Acquired Neurogenic Cognitive-Linguistic Disorders!<br/>Chapter 2. Becoming the Ultimate Excellent Clinician<br/>Chapter 3. Writing and Talking About People With Disabilities<br/><br/>Section II. Foundations for Considering Acquired Neurogenic Language Disorders<br/>Chapter 4. Defining and Conceptualizing Aphasia<br/>Chapter 5. The WHO ICF and Its Relevance to Acquired Neurogenic Communication Disorders<br/>Chapter 6. Etiologies of Acquired Neurogenic Language Disorders<br/>Chapter 7. Neurophysiology and Neuropathologies Associated With Acquired Neurogenic Language Disorders<br/>Chapter 8. Neuroimaging and Other Instrumentation<br/>Chapter 9. Language in the Context of Aging<br/><br/>Section III. The Nature of Neurogenic Disorders of Cognition and Language<br/>Chapter 10. Syndromes and Hallmark Characteristics of Aphasia<br/>Chapter 11. Cognitive-Communicative Disorders Associated With Traumatic Brain Injury<br/>Chapter 12. Cognitive-Communicative Disorders Associated With Right Hemisphere Syndrome<br/>Chapter 13. Cognitive-Communicative Disorders Associated With Dementia and Other Neurodegenerative Conditions<br/><br/>Section IV. Delivering Excellent Services<br/>Chapter 14. Contexts for Providing Excellent Services<br/>Chapter 15. Engaging Proactively in Advocacy and Legal and Ethical Concerns<br/>Chapter 16. Global Aspects of Clinical Aphasiology<br/><br/>Section V. Assessment<br/>Chapter 17. Best Practices in Assessment<br/>Chapter 18. Psychometric Aspects of Assessment and Assessment Processes<br/>Chapter 19. Problem-Solving Approaches to Differential Diagnosis and Confounding Factors<br/>Chapter 20. Tests, Scales, and Screening Instruments<br/>Chapter 21. Discourse Sampling and Conversational Analysis<br/>Chapter 22. Documenting Assessment Results and Considering Prognosis<br/><br/>Section VI. Theories and Best Practices in Intervention<br/>Chapter 23. Best Practices in Intervention<br/>Chapter 24. Theories of Intervention<br/><br/>Section VII. General Treatment Approaches<br/>Chapter 25. General Approaches for Enhancing Cognitive-Linguistic Abilities<br/>Chapter 26. Facilitating Communication in People With Dementia<br/>Chapter 27. Counseling and Life Coaching<br/>Chapter 28. Complementary and Integrative Approaches<br/><br/>Section VIII. Specific Treatment Approaches<br/>Chapter 29. Promoting Compensatory Strategies in Conversation<br/>Chapter 30. Enhancing Overall Expressive Language<br/>Chapter 31. Improving Word Finding and Lexical Processing<br/>Chapter 32. Improving Syntax<br/>Chapter 33. Improving Reading and Writing<br/><br/>Glossary<br/>References<br/>Index 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9781597564779 (pbk.) 159756477X (pbk.) 
<br/><br/><label>LCCN: </label>2015037113 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Language Disorders--physiopathology.<br/>Language Disorders--therapy.<br/>Language Disorders--diagnosis.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>RC425  / .H33 2017 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>616.855 2 HAL 
<br/><br/><label>National Library of Medicine Call No.: </label>WL 340.5