Acquired Language Disorders

A standout in the field, this book is comprehensive in scope and provides sound and practical information that practicing clinicians and those new to the practice will find valuable. This book is a practical, easy to follow, and informative guide for the purpose of teaching students and new clinicians in the area of acquired language disorders. Beginning with a review of the basics related to brain-behavior relationships as well as pertinent medical terminology for individuals who have neurological impairment, the format is easy to follow. An excellent tool for instructors, a supplementary disc with more than 500 ready-to-use slides is included for teaching purposes. Major assessment tools and treatment programs are also presented. Each disorder is introduced in a case-based format and includes a diagnostic profile along with treatment considerations and a functional analysis of the case. Instructors will appreciate the critical thinking/learning activities that are provided for each case. To facilitate learning, the authors introduce a new model, The Acquired Language Disorders (ALD) Target Model, which graphically depicts characteristics and severity of the communication impairment and cognitive involvement for each case. The book comes with a CD containing a PowerPoint supplement that complements the text.

Table of Contents:
Preface/Introduction About the Authors Dedication Chapter 1. An Overview of Neuroanatomy and Neurophysiology Related to Acquired Language Disorders The Neuron Neurotransmitters The Brain: A Brief Review of Structure and Function Cerebral Blood Flow Brain Imaging and Selected Medical Tests for Acquired Language Disorders Chapter 2. Assessment and Treatment Considerations in Acquired Language Disorders Assessment Areas of Language Function Characteristics of Major Aphasic Syndromes Types of Assessment Cognition and Aphasia Commonly Used Assessments for Acquired Language Disorders: Key Concepts and Information Treatment and Goal Setting Chapter 3. The Major Nonfluent Aphasic Syndromes Broca's Aphasia Characteristics Case Scenario: Maurice Transcortical Motor Aphasia (TMA) Characteristics Case Scenario: Vincent Global Aphasia Characteristics Case Scenario: Elizabeth Chapter 4. The Major Fluent Aphasic Syndromes Wernicke's Aphasia Characteristics Case Scenario: Mildred Transcortical Sensory Aphasia (TSA) Characteristics Case Scenario: John Conduction Aphasia Characteristics Case Scenario: Miriam Anomic Aphasia Characteristics Case Scenario: Sophie Chapter 5. Other Aphasic Syndromes Subcortical Aphasia Characteristics Case Scenario: Winnie Primary Progressive Aphasia Characteristics Case Scenario: Luis Acquired Alexia and Agraphia Characteristics Case Scenario: Sue Chapter 6. Right Hemisphere Syndrome Characteristics Case Scenario: Debra Chapter 7. Traumatic Brain Injury Characteristics Postconcussive Syndrome Rating Scales for Functional Outcomes Case Scenario: Samuel Chapter 8. The Dementias Characteristics Types of Dementia Case Scenario: MaxChapter Chapter 9. Encephalopathy Related to Acquired Language Disorders Characteristics Case Scenario: Tommy Chapter 10. Review of Treatment in ALD: Past, Present, and Future Considerations Historical Overview of Efficacy and Evidence in the Treatment of ALD in Adults Treatment Approaches and Future Trends Appendix A. Speech-Language Pathology Case History Form Appendix B. Skills Assessment Inventory Appendix C. Cognitive Linguistic Evaluation Appendix D. Acquired Language Disorders (ALD) Target Models Appendix E. Selected Treatment Programs and Approaches Anagram, Copy, and Recall Therapy (ACRT) Divergent Word Retrieval High-Tech Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC) Devices Lexical Retrieval and Sentence Production Programs Life Participation Approach to Aphasia (LPAA) Melodic Intonation Therapy (MIT) Narrative Story Cards Nonsymbolic Movements for Activation of Intention (NMAI) Promoting Aphasics' Communicative Effectiveness (PACE) Response Elaboration Training (RET) Schuell's Stimulation Approach Sentence Production Program for Aphasia (SPPA) Visual Action Therapy (VAT) Index CD SLIDE CONTENTS: 1. The Acquired Language Disorders Target Model 2. An Overview of Neuroanatomy & Neurophysiology Related to Acquired Language Disorders 3. Assessment and Treatment Considerations of Acquired Language Disorders 4. Clinical Characteristics of the Major Aphasic Syndromes 5. The Boston Diagnostic Aphasia Examination (BDAE-3) 6. Writing Subjective Objective Assessment Plan (S.O.A.P.) Notes 7. Nonfluent Aphasia 8. Fluent Aphasia 9. Subcortical Aphasia 10. Right Hemisphere Disorder 11. Traumatic Brain Injury 12. The Dementias 13. Encephalopathy and Acquired Language Disorders

About the Author :
Evelyn R. Klein, PhD, CCC-SLP is Associate Professor at La Salle University in the Department of Speech-Language-Hearing Science and teaches the graduate course in acquired language disorders as part of her teaching responsibilities. Dr. Klein is an ASHA Fellow and a certified speech-language pathologist with more than 25 years of clinical experience treating individuals with a variety of communication disorders. She is also a licensed psychologist with post-doctoral training in clinical neuropsychology. James M. Mancinelli, MS CCC-SLP is the University Clinical Coordinator/Supervisor for La Salle University's Speech-Language-Hearing Science Program. He teaches the graduate course in acquired language disorders, the introductory and advanced clinical practicum courses, as well as undergraduate courses in clinical procedures and professional issues. Mr. Mancinelli is a certified speech-language pathologist and has 25 years of clinical experience in medical speech-language pathology, evaluating and treating patients across the lifespan in acute care, rehabilitation, long-term care and out-patient settings.

Review :
Gina L. Youmans, Ph.D. (Long Island University Brooklyn Campus), Doody's Review Service, (2010): "The authors have provided an excellent book with real-world, practical knowledge for students or clinicians who have yet to experience hands-on practice with individuals with neurogenic language disorders. They do this fairly succinctly, without discussing any one disorder in depth, but rather fleshing out each case example and providing clear rationales and guidance for therapy planning." Deborah Kotelnicki Martin, CCC-SLP, Advance for Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists, (November 2010): "I wish I had this book 25 years ago! "Acquired Language Disorders: A Case-Based Approach" is an excellent pragmatic text that now occupies a prominent place on my bookshelf. The authors combine their professional knowledge of acquired language disorders in an accessible textbook formatted with short paragraphs, easily referenced bulleted text, clear illustrations, and comparative diagrams and tables. While the material is presented in a simplified format, the breadth of information is not compromised. I highly recommend this text to speech-language pathologists new to diagnosing and treating acquired language disorders as well as to seasoned professionals mentoring new clinicians. The text is accessible, pragmatic and well organized. The case study format is used to its fullest potential to provide a visual and functional reference of the clinical impact of these disorders and subsequent management."