With chapters containing up to 50 percent new coverage, this book provides a thorough
update of the latest research and development in the area of acquired aphasia. Coverage …

An up-to-date, integrated analysis of the language disturbances associated with brain
pathology, this book examines the different types of aphasia combining two clinical …

Originally published in 1987, Aphasia Therapy surveys the approaches to aphasia treatment
from throughout the world that have been taken both in the past and in the present day. The …

This is the first single-authored book to attempt to bridge the gap between aphasia research
and the rehabilitation of patients with this language disorder. Studies of the deficits …

Milestones in the History of Aphasia surveys the history of aphasia from its earliest mentions
in ancient times, to the turn of the new millennium in 2000. The book takes a predominantly …

Approximately 1 million people have aphasia in the United States today, yet with properly
targeted therapy in selected patients effective communication can be restored. Current …

'This book is a wonderful idea and it meets a heretofore unmet need. It derives from a
particularly interesting database, since it deals with aphasia in aphasic people's own …

Each new print copy includes Navigate 2 Advantage Access that unlocks a comprehensive
and interactive eBook, online video segments, student practice activities and assessments, a …

Aphasia, a devastating disorder resulting from stroke, degenerative disease, or traumatic
brain injury, profoundly affects the individual's ability to use and understand language. This …

This case-based book specifically contrasts impairment-and consequences-focused
treatment for persons with aphasia that enables clinicians to evaluate for themselves the …