Introduction to Speech, Language, and Hearing Disorders (3rd Edition)

For Professionals and University Students

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Introduction to Speech, Language, and Hearing Disorders, 3rd Edition is an exciting, innovative text from one of the nation’s most-respected authorities. This clear and inclusive text delivers the fundamental concepts of speech-language pathology and audiology. Combining solid scientific research with life-span coverage, it provides a caring, thorough view of the causes of communication disorders, as well as the effects these disorders have on the people who live with them every day.
Silverman covers the essentials at a level that discusses current knowledge in physiology or biochemistry, while at the same time emphasizing the practical and clinical applications of speech pathology to everyday life.

Chapters include:

Each chapter includes an outline, learning objectives, interactive figures, glossary terms, chapter questions (with answer key), and references.