Human Communication Disorders : An Introduction (8 ed)

This leading introductory book on communication disorders uses student-friendly content to explore current research, central theories, and the nuts and bolts of clinical therapy. This seminal eighth edition text covers the full spectrum of communication disorder topics in a student-friendly style that emphasizes real-world cases and careers. KEY TOPICS: This comprehensive introduction to communication disorders covers speech and language development, genetics, the biology and physics of communication, and an overview of cultural and linguistic diversity. MARKET: This text is appropriate for first-year undergraduate students taking communication disorder courses.