The third edition of Communication and Communication Disorders : A Clinical Introduction provides an introduction to the field of communication disorders that engages students’ interests in professional practice.
The authors include case illustrations, figures, and photographs liberally to illustrate concepts and place them in a clinical context. The chapters maintain a balance between speech, language, and hearing to assure a comprehensive presentation of the professions of speech-language pathology and audiology. Chapters addressing disorders include information on the scientific basis for understanding each condition, as well as its assessment and treatment. The blend of science and clinical applications provides students with an understanding of normal processes and disorders.