Speech and language disorders Books

Book SynopsisThis book presents a journey into how language is put together for speaking and understanding and how it can come apart when there is injury to the brain. The goal is to provide a window into language and the brain through the lens of aphasia, a speech and language disorder resulting from brain injury in adults. This book answers the question of how the brain analyzes the pieces of language, its sounds, words, meaning, and ultimately puts them together into a unitary whole. While its major focus is on clinical, experimental, and theoretical approaches to language deficits in aphasia, it integrates this work with recent technological advances in neuroimaging to provide a state-of-the-art portrayal of language and brain function. It also shows how current computational models that share properties with those of neurons allow for a common framework to explain how the brain processes language and its parts and how it breaks down according to these principles. Consideration will also be given to whether language can recover after brain injury or when areas of the brain recruited for speaking, understanding, or reading are deprived of input, as seen with people who are deaf or blind. No prior knowledge of linguistics, psychology, computer science, or neuroscience is assumed. The informal style of this book makes it accessible to anyone with an interest in the complexity and beauty of language and who wants to understand how it is put together, how it comes apart, and how language maps on to the brain.Table of ContentsChapter1: Introduction.- Chapter2: Getting Started.- Chapter3: The sounds of language.- Chapter4: The words of language: the mental lexicon.- Chapter5: What does it mean: semantics.- Chapter6: Putting words together: Syntax.- Chapter7: Why two hemispheres: the role of the right hemisphere in language.- Chapter8: The plastic brain.- Chapter9: Wrapping up.

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Book SynopsisThe Yale Swallow Protocol is an evidence-based protocol that is the only screening instrument that both identifies aspiration risk and, when passed, is able to recommend specific oral diets without the need for further instrumental dysphagia testing. Based upon research by Drs. Steven B. Leder and Debra M. Suiter, an easily administered, reliable and validated swallow screening protocol was developed and can be used by speech-language pathologists, nurses, otolaryngologists, oncologists, neurologists, intensivists and physicians assistants. In addition, the protocol can be used in a variety of environments, including acute care, rehabilitation and nursing homes. The Yale Swallow Protocol meets all of the criteria necessary for a successful screening test, including being simple to administer, cross-disciplinary, cost effective, acceptable to patients and able to identify the target attribute by giving a positive finding when aspiration risk is present and a negative finding when aspiration risk is absent. Additionally, early and accurate identification of aspiration risk can significantly reduce health-care costs associated with recognized prandial aspiration.Table of Contents1. Building a Foundation and Defining Terms.- 2. Screening Basics: Differentiating a Screen from a Diagnostic Tool.- 3. Criteria Necessary for a Successful and Reliable Swallow Screen.- 4. Development of a Programmatic Line of Research for Swallow Screening for Aspiration Risk: The First Step.- 5. Development of a Protocol: Why You Need More Than Just an Isolated 3-Ounce Water Swallow Challenge.- 6. Generalizing the Yale Swallow Protocol to Different Patient Populations: Time to Change.- 7. Recommending Specific Oral Diets Based on Passing the Yale Swallow Protocol.- 8. Yale Swallow Protocol Administration and Interpretation: Passing and Failing.- 9. Implementation of the Yale Swallow Protocol by Other Health Care Professionals.- 10. Question: What about silent aspiration? Answer: Silent aspiration is volume-dependent.- 11. In Support of Use of the Yale Swallow Protocol: Longer-Term Success of Diet Recommendations and Oral Alimentation.- 12. Final Thoughts.- 13. The Yale Swallow Protocol Administration Forms.

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Book SynopsisDas Buch betrachtet die Entwicklungsbereiche Semantik / Lexikon, Syntax/ Morphologie, Pragmatik/Kommunikation und Stimme bei Kindern mit Hörschädigung. Es gibt einen Überblick über den aktuellen Forschungsstand zum Wortschatz- und Grammatikerwerb, den kommunikativ-pragmatische Fähigkeiten, insbesondere Theory of Mind, sowie zur Stimmgebung und Stimmqualität.Table of Contents Semantik und Lexikon.- Syntax und Morphologie.- Pragmatik und Kommunikation.- Funktionsbereiche der Stimme.

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Book SynopsisIt was during a pleasant and warm (both literally and figuratively) two- week period in October, 1991 that a number of researchers, scholars and c1inicians from diverse lands gathered at the beautiful Chateau de Bonas, near Toulouse, France to discuss psychological, neuropsychological and neurolinguistic aspects of reading and writing disorders. The occasion for the serious disputations of theories, research findings and c1inical appli- cations was the Advanced Study Institute (ASI) under the auspices of the Scientific Affairs Division of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). There was much sharing of mutual experiences, and considerable debate on some issues. There were also friendly exchanges, 'international' ping-pong, tennis matches, and bicyc1e races, and even some convivial- ity akin to that of a c1ass reunion with members telling their stories of yesterday and visions of tomorrow. All these serious scientific disputations and the friendly exchanges would not have been possible without the major assistance from NATO and other institutions and individuals. We wish to express our deep appre- ciation to Dr. L. v. da Cunha ofNATO Scientific Affairs Division, Dr. Tilo Kester and Mrs. Barbara Kester of the International Transfer of Science and Technology (ITST) for their active support and substantial assistance throughout the Advanced Study Institute; Mr. Charles Stockman and his staff of the Chateau de Bonas for looking after our stay there; Christi Martin and Xi-Wu Feng of Oklahoma State University, and the University of Saskatchewan generally for facilitating our work.Table of ContentsPreface. Part 1: Neuropsychological Substrates. Brain Morphology and Neurolinguistic Relationships in Developmental Dyslexia; G.W. Hynd. The Willing Brain of Dyslexic Children; D.J. Bakker. Differences in Components of Word Recognition between P and L-Type Reading Disability; R. Licht, J. van Onna. Speed of Visual Information Processing in Developmental Dyslexia; F.J. Martos. Neuropsychological Profiles of Persistent Reading Disability and Reading Improvement; D.L. Flowers. Influence of Literacy (vs Illiteracy) on the Characteristics of Acquired Aphasia in Adults; A. Castro-Caldas, J.M. Ferro, M. Guerreiro, G. Mariano, L. Farrajota. Part 2: Case Studies. Semantic Errors and Free Word Associations: Some Remarks on Lexical Search Activity in Stabilized Aphasia; P. van Vugt, P. Paquier, P. Bal, W. Creten, J.-J. Martin. Apropos Imageability; H. Kremin. Lexical Agraphia in a Young Man with Multifocal Brain Injuries: a Danish Case Study; P. Kihl. Classification of Normal Reading Error Types; R.C. Kaufman, L.K. Obler. Landau--Kleffner Syndrome: a Neuronal Maturation Deficit? A. Martins da Silva, B. Nunes. Part 3: Computational and Linguistic Approaches. Connectionism and the New Alexia; P.T. Quinlan. A Computational Approach to Dyslexic Reading and Spelling; G.D.A. Brown, R.P.W. Loosemore. Morphology in Skilled Word Recognition; R.J. Jarvella. Processing of English Morphological Structure by Poor Readers; C.K. Leong, M.E. Parkinson. Individual Differences in Similarity Judgements; P.A. Luelsdorff, S.V. Chesnokov. Author Index.

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Book SynopsisTable of Contents1. Neuroanatomy and Neuropathology 2. Neurologic Assessment 3. Assessing Adults Who Have Neurogenic Cognitive-Communicative Impairments 4. Assessing Cognition 5. Assessing Language 6. Assessing Functional Communication and Quality of Life 7. The Context for Treatment of Cognitive-Communicative Disorders 8. Neuroanatomic Explanations of Aphasia and Related Disorders 9. Treatment of Aphasia and Related Disorders 10. Right Hemisphere Syndrome 11. Traumatic Brain Injury 12. Dementia 13. Motor Speech Disorders Medical Abbreviations Answers to Thought Questions Bibliography

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Book SynopsisSpeech Bubbles 1 is the first set in an exciting new series of picture books designed to be used by Speech Language Therapists/Pathologists, parents/caregivers, and teachers with children who have delayed or disordered speech sound development, children receiving speech therapy, or by those wanting to provide sound awareness activities for their children.The set includes eleven picture books that each target a different speech sound within the story. The set is also accompanied by a user guide with notes for professionals and caregivers alike. Eleven different speech sounds have been chosen that are early developing sounds, or sounds commonly targeted in speech language therapy. With titles such as Who Bit My Tail?, Crocodiles Can't Climb Trees and Ben the Bubble Bear, the stories are light and engaging, with colourful and fun pictures on every page to keep the child interested.Perfect not just for therapy, but also for encouraging early sTable of ContentsContentsPack ContentsUser GuideDon’t Feed the DogWho Bit My Tail?Ben the Bubble BearPolly’s Pink PaintGus the Gulping GoatCrocodiles Can’t Climb TreesWhere’s Mummy Mouse?A Bunny Called NoodleMuffin the FishSally’s SandcastlesSteven the SnailUser Guide ContentsIntroductionUsesFor Speech Language Therapists/PathologistsFor Parents/Caregivers and TeachersNotes for individual BooksDon’t Feed the Dog - /g/ soundWho Bit My Tail? - /t/ soundBen the Bubble Bear - /b/ soundPolly’s Pink Paint /p/ soundGus the Gulping Goat - /g/ soundCrocodiles Can’t Climb Trees - /k/ soundWhere’s Mummy Mouse? - /m/ soundA Bunny Called Noodle - /n/ sound Muffin the Fish - /f/ soundSally’s Sandcastles - /s/ soundSteven the Snail - /s/ blends

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Book SynopsisTiger wakes from a dream to find a big bite on his tail but can he discover who is the culprit?This picture book targets the /t/ sound, and is part of Speech Bubbles 1, a series of picture books that target specific speech sounds within the story. The series can be used for children receiving speech therapy, for children who have a speech sound delay/disorder, or simply as an activity for children's speech sound development and/or phonological awareness. They are ideal for use by parents, teachers or caregivers.Bright pictures and a fun story create an engaging activity perfect for sound awareness. Please see other titles in the series for stories targeting other speech sounds.Table of ContentsContentsPack ContentsUser GuideDon’t Feed the DogWho Bit My Tail?Ben the Bubble BearPolly’s Pink PaintGus the Gulping GoatCrocodiles Can’t Climb TreesWhere’s Mummy Mouse?A Bunny Called NoodleMuffin the FishSally’s SandcastlesSteven the SnailUser Guide ContentsIntroductionUsesFor Speech Language Therapists/PathologistsFor Parents/Caregivers and TeachersNotes for individual BooksDon’t Feed the Dog - /g/ soundWho Bit My Tail? - /t/ soundBen the Bubble Bear - /b/ soundPolly’s Pink Paint /p/ soundGus the Gulping Goat - /g/ soundCrocodiles Can’t Climb Trees - /k/ soundWhere’s Mummy Mouse? - /m/ soundA Bunny Called Noodle - /n/ sound Muffin the Fish - /f/ soundSally’s Sandcastles - /s/ soundSteven the Snail - /s/ blends

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Book SynopsisBen the bear loves to blow bubbles, but what happens when he tries to blow the biggest bubble in the world?This picture book targets the /b/ sound, and is part of Speech Bubbles 1, a series of picture books that target specific speech sounds within the story. The series can be used for children receiving speech therapy, for children who have a speech sound delay/disorder, or simply as an activity for children's speech sound development and/or phonological awareness. They are ideal for use by parents, teachers or caregivers.Bright pictures and a fun story create an engaging activity perfect for sound awareness. Please see other titles in the series for stories targeting other speech sounds.Table of ContentsContentsPack ContentsUser GuideDon’t Feed the DogWho Bit My Tail?Ben the Bubble BearPolly’s Pink PaintGus the Gulping GoatCrocodiles Can’t Climb TreesWhere’s Mummy Mouse?A Bunny Called NoodleMuffin the FishSally’s SandcastlesSteven the SnailUser Guide ContentsIntroductionUsesFor Speech Language Therapists/PathologistsFor Parents/Caregivers and TeachersNotes for individual BooksDon’t Feed the Dog - /g/ soundWho Bit My Tail? - /t/ soundBen the Bubble Bear - /b/ soundPolly’s Pink Paint /p/ soundGus the Gulping Goat - /g/ soundCrocodiles Can’t Climb Trees - /k/ soundWhere’s Mummy Mouse? - /m/ soundA Bunny Called Noodle - /n/ sound Muffin the Fish - /f/ soundSally’s Sandcastles - /s/ soundSteven the Snail - /s/ blends

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Book SynopsisPolly the pig loves pink but her friends do not. Can they work it out?This picture book targets the /p/ sound, and is part of Speech Bubbles 1, a series of picture books that target specific speech sounds within the story. The series can be used for children receiving speech therapy, for children who have a speech sound delay/disorder, or simply as an activity for children's speech sound development and/or phonological awareness. They are ideal for use by parents, teachers or caregivers.Bright pictures and a fun story create an engaging activity perfect for sound awareness. Please see other titles in the series for stories targeting other speech sounds.Table of ContentsContentsPack ContentsUser GuideDon’t Feed the DogWho Bit My Tail?Ben the Bubble BearPolly’s Pink PaintGus the Gulping GoatCrocodiles Can’t Climb TreesWhere’s Mummy Mouse?A Bunny Called NoodleMuffin the FishSally’s SandcastlesSteven the SnailUser Guide ContentsIntroductionUsesFor Speech Language Therapists/PathologistsFor Parents/Caregivers and TeachersNotes for individual BooksDon’t Feed the Dog - /g/ soundWho Bit My Tail? - /t/ soundBen the Bubble Bear - /b/ soundPolly’s Pink Paint /p/ soundGus the Gulping Goat - /g/ soundCrocodiles Can’t Climb Trees - /k/ soundWhere’s Mummy Mouse? - /m/ soundA Bunny Called Noodle - /n/ sound Muffin the Fish - /f/ soundSally’s Sandcastles - /s/ soundSteven the Snail - /s/ blends

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Book SynopsisGus loves to gulp yoghurt, but he is not the only one. Has he met his match?This picture book targets the /g/ sound, and is part of Speech Bubbles 1, a series of picture books that target specific speech sounds within the story. The series can be used for children receiving speech therapy, for children who have a speech sound delay/disorder, or simply as an activity for children's speech sound development and/or phonological awareness. They are ideal for use by parents, teachers or caregivers.Bright pictures and a fun story create an engaging activity perfect for sound awareness. Please see other titles in the series for stories targeting other speech sounds.Table of ContentsContentsPack ContentsUser GuideDon’t Feed the DogWho Bit My Tail?Ben the Bubble BearPolly’s Pink PaintGus the Gulping GoatCrocodiles Can’t Climb TreesWhere’s Mummy Mouse?A Bunny Called NoodleMuffin the FishSally’s SandcastlesSteven the SnailUser Guide ContentsIntroductionUsesFor Speech Language Therapists/PathologistsFor Parents/Caregivers and TeachersNotes for individual BooksDon’t Feed the Dog - /g/ soundWho Bit My Tail? - /t/ soundBen the Bubble Bear - /b/ soundPolly’s Pink Paint /p/ soundGus the Gulping Goat - /g/ soundCrocodiles Can’t Climb Trees - /k/ soundWhere’s Mummy Mouse? - /m/ soundA Bunny Called Noodle - /n/ sound Muffin the Fish - /f/ soundSally’s Sandcastles - /s/ soundSteven the Snail - /s/ blends

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Book SynopsisLucas the Monkey loves to play soccer by the river, but he has a problem Mr. Crocodile, who would love to make Lucas his dinner.This picture book targets the /k/ sound, and is part of Speech Bubbles 1, a series of picture books that target specific speech sounds within the story. The series can be used for children receiving speech therapy, for children who have a speech sound delay/disorder, or simply as an activity for children's speech sound development and/or phonological awareness. They are ideal for use by parents, teachers or caregivers.Bright pictures and a fun story create an engaging activity perfect for sound awareness. Please see other titles in the series for stories targeting other speech sounds.Table of ContentsContentsPack ContentsUser GuideDon’t Feed the DogWho Bit My Tail?Ben the Bubble BearPolly’s Pink PaintGus the Gulping GoatCrocodiles Can’t Climb TreesWhere’s Mummy Mouse?A Bunny Called NoodleMuffin the FishSally’s SandcastlesSteven the SnailUser Guide ContentsIntroductionUsesFor Speech Language Therapists/PathologistsFor Parents/Caregivers and TeachersNotes for individual BooksDon’t Feed the Dog - /g/ soundWho Bit My Tail? - /t/ soundBen the Bubble Bear - /b/ soundPolly’s Pink Paint /p/ soundGus the Gulping Goat - /g/ soundCrocodiles Can’t Climb Trees - /k/ soundWhere’s Mummy Mouse? - /m/ soundA Bunny Called Noodle - /n/ sound Muffin the Fish - /f/ soundSally’s Sandcastles - /s/ soundSteven the Snail - /s/ blends

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Book SynopsisMolly mouse wakes to find her Mummy has vanished, so she sets off to find her meeting some interesting creatures along the way. This picture book targets the /m/ sound, and is part of Speech Bubbles 1, a series of picture books that target specific speech sounds within the story. The series can be used for children receiving speech therapy, for children who have a speech sound delay/disorder, or simply as an activity for children's speech sound development and/or phonological awareness. They are ideal for use by parents, teachers or caregivers.Bright pictures and a fun story create an engaging activity perfect for sound awareness. Please see other titles in the series for stories targeting other speech sounds.Table of ContentsContentsPack ContentsUser GuideDon’t Feed the DogWho Bit My Tail?Ben the Bubble BearPolly’s Pink PaintGus the Gulping GoatCrocodiles Can’t Climb TreesWhere’s Mummy Mouse?A Bunny Called NoodleMuffin the FishSally’s SandcastlesSteven the SnailUser Guide ContentsIntroductionUsesFor Speech Language Therapists/PathologistsFor Parents/Caregivers and TeachersNotes for individual BooksDon’t Feed the Dog - /g/ soundWho Bit My Tail? - /t/ soundBen the Bubble Bear - /b/ soundPolly’s Pink Paint /p/ soundGus the Gulping Goat - /g/ soundCrocodiles Can’t Climb Trees - /k/ soundWhere’s Mummy Mouse? - /m/ soundA Bunny Called Noodle - /n/ sound Muffin the Fish - /f/ soundSally’s Sandcastles - /s/ soundSteven the Snail - /s/ blends

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Book SynopsisMuffin is a quirky little fish full of fun ideas. What will he get up to next?This picture book targets the /f/ sound, and is part of Speech Bubbles 1, a series of picture books that target specific speech sounds within the story. The series can be used for children receiving speech therapy, for children who have a speech sound delay/disorder, or simply as an activity for children's speech sound development and/or phonological awareness. They are ideal for use by parents, teachers or caregivers.Bright pictures and a fun story create an engaging activity perfect for sound awareness. Please see other titles in the series for stories targeting other speech sounds.Table of ContentsContentsPack ContentsUser GuideDon’t Feed the DogWho Bit My Tail?Ben the Bubble BearPolly’s Pink PaintGus the Gulping GoatCrocodiles Can’t Climb TreesWhere’s Mummy Mouse?A Bunny Called NoodleMuffin the FishSally’s SandcastlesSteven the SnailUser Guide ContentsIntroductionUsesFor Speech Language Therapists/PathologistsFor Parents/Caregivers and TeachersNotes for individual BooksDon’t Feed the Dog - /g/ soundWho Bit My Tail? - /t/ soundBen the Bubble Bear - /b/ soundPolly’s Pink Paint /p/ soundGus the Gulping Goat - /g/ soundCrocodiles Can’t Climb Trees - /k/ soundWhere’s Mummy Mouse? - /m/ soundA Bunny Called Noodle - /n/ sound Muffin the Fish - /f/ soundSally’s Sandcastles - /s/ soundSteven the Snail - /s/ blends

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Book SynopsisA day at the seaside sounds magical to Sally, who brings her bucket and spade for a sandcastle making adventure.This picture book targets the /s/ sound, and is part of Speech Bubbles 1, a series of picture books that target specific speech sounds within the story. The series can be used for children receiving speech therapy, for children who have a speech sound delay/disorder, or simply as an activity for children's speech sound development and/or phonological awareness. They are ideal for use by parents, teachers or caregivers.Bright pictures and a fun story create an engaging activity perfect for sound awareness. Please see other titles in the series for stories targeting other speech sounds.Table of ContentsContentsPack ContentsUser GuideDon’t Feed the DogWho Bit My Tail?Ben the Bubble BearPolly’s Pink PaintGus the Gulping GoatCrocodiles Can’t Climb TreesWhere’s Mummy Mouse?A Bunny Called NoodleMuffin the FishSally’s SandcastlesSteven the SnailUser Guide ContentsIntroductionUsesFor Speech Language Therapists/PathologistsFor Parents/Caregivers and TeachersNotes for individual BooksDon’t Feed the Dog - /g/ soundWho Bit My Tail? - /t/ soundBen the Bubble Bear - /b/ soundPolly’s Pink Paint /p/ soundGus the Gulping Goat - /g/ soundCrocodiles Can’t Climb Trees - /k/ soundWhere’s Mummy Mouse? - /m/ soundA Bunny Called Noodle - /n/ sound Muffin the Fish - /f/ soundSally’s Sandcastles - /s/ soundSteven the Snail - /s/ blends

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Book SynopsisSteven is having a birthday party, but it's a long journey to the party. Will me make it in time, and in one piece?This picture book targets /s/ blends, and is part of Speech Bubbles 1, a series of picture books that target specific speech sounds within the story. The series can be used for children receiving speech therapy, for children who have a speech sound delay/disorder, or simply as an activity for children's speech sound development and/or phonological awareness. They are ideal for use by parents, teachers or caregivers.Bright pictures and a fun story create an engaging activity perfect for sound awareness. Please see other titles in the series for stories targeting other speech sounds.Table of ContentsContentsPack ContentsUser GuideDon’t Feed the DogWho Bit My Tail?Ben the Bubble BearPolly’s Pink PaintGus the Gulping GoatCrocodiles Can’t Climb TreesWhere’s Mummy Mouse?A Bunny Called NoodleMuffin the FishSally’s SandcastlesSteven the SnailUser Guide ContentsIntroductionUsesFor Speech Language Therapists/PathologistsFor Parents/Caregivers and TeachersNotes for individual BooksDon’t Feed the Dog - /g/ soundWho Bit My Tail? - /t/ soundBen the Bubble Bear - /b/ soundPolly’s Pink Paint /p/ soundGus the Gulping Goat - /g/ soundCrocodiles Can’t Climb Trees - /k/ soundWhere’s Mummy Mouse? - /m/ soundA Bunny Called Noodle - /n/ sound Muffin the Fish - /f/ soundSally’s Sandcastles - /s/ soundSteven the Snail - /s/ blends

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Book SynopsisThis highly practical resource has been designed to support working memory and curriculum success in the Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 classroom. Working memory is crucial for success in maths, reading, reading comprehension and problem solving, yet children with poor working memory often struggle to meet the demands of everyday classroom activities.Filled with activities and support for Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 Maths and English, this book offers ideas for the practising teacher on how to make the classroom a place to reinforce memory skills, and to ensure that those with working memory difficulties are included and supported.Key features include:â Information on recognising working memory difficultiesâ Practical and specific strategies to support learners in the classroomâ Graduated activities for Maths and English learners based on the national curriculumThe importance of working memory on curriculum success is becoming increasingly evident, with growing emphasis on testing and an ever more demanding curriculum. With photocopiable and downloadable resources, this is an essential book for teachers, teaching assistants and other education staff looking to support working memory with children.Table of ContentsIntroduction KS1 Maths KS1 English KS2 Maths KS2 English

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Book SynopsisThis book is the supporting guide for Speech Bubbles 2, an exciting series created for speech language therapists and pathologists, parents and caregivers, teachers and other professionals working with children who have delayed or disordered speech sound development. The guide contains detailed notes to support the effective use of all of the picture books in the series, targeting the following sounds: /v/, /z/, /sh/, /ch/, /h/, /y/, /j/, /r/, /l/, /w/, /r/ blends and /l/ blends.Speech Bubbles 2 is the second set in a series of picture books designed to be used by those working with children who have delayed or disordered speech sound development, children receiving speech therapy or those wanting to provide sound awareness activities for children. The set includes 12 beautifully illustrated storybooks, each targeting a different speech sound in different positions within words, and a user guide with notes on each individual story. Designed to be reaTable of ContentsIntroduction Uses Notes for Individual Books

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Book SynopsisVinnie loves to dive in water, but it always makes him so cold! Join him on his mission to find a way to finally get warmed up.This picture book targets the /v/ sound and is part of Speech Bubbles 2, a series of picture books that target specific speech sounds within the story.The series can be used for children receiving speech therapy, for children who have a speech sound delay/disorder, or simply as an activity for children's speech sound development and/or phonological awareness. They are ideal for use by parents, teachers or caregivers.Bright pictures and a fun story create an engaging activity perfect for sound awareness.Picture books are sold individually, or in a pack. There are currently two packs available Speech Bubbles 1 and Speech Bubbles 2. Please see further titles in the series for stories targeting other speech sounds.Table of ContentsVinnie the Dove: Targeting the /v/ Sound

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Book SynopsisRick is hungry, but his carrot has disappeared! Who has taken it? Come along on the mission to find it.This picture book targets the /r/ sound and is part of Speech Bubbles 2, a series of picture books that target specific speech sounds within the story.The series can be used for children receiving speech therapy, for children who have a speech sound delay/disorder, or simply as an activity for children's speech sound development and/or phonological awareness. They are ideal for use by parents, teachers or caregivers.Bright pictures and a fun story create an engaging activity perfect for sound awareness.Picture books are sold individually, or in a pack. There are currently two packs available Speech Bubbles 1 and Speech Bubbles 2. Please see further titles in the series for stories targeting other speech sounds.Table of ContentsRick's Carrot: Targeting the /r/ Sound

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Book SynopsisHarry loves to hop, and believes he is a hopper' but not everyone agreesThis picture book targets the /h/ sound and is part of Speech Bubbles 2, a series of picture books that target specific speech sounds within the story.The series can be used for children receiving speech therapy, for children who have a speech sound delay/disorder, or simply as an activity for children's speech sound development and/or phonological awareness. They are ideal for use by parents, teachers or caregivers.Bright pictures and a fun story create an engaging activity perfect for sound awareness.Picture books are sold individually, or in a pack. There are currently two packs available Speech Bubbles 1 and Speech Bubbles 2. Please see further titles in the series for stories targeting other speech sounds.Table of ContentsHarry the Hopper: Targeting the /h/ Sound

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Book SynopsisZack just wants to find other bees that look like him â and he meets some interesting and different kinds of bees along the way.This picture book targets the /z/ sound and is part of Speech Bubbles 2, a series of picture books that target specific speech sounds within the story.The series can be used for children receiving speech therapy, for children who have a speech sound delay/disorder, or simply as an activity for childrenâs speech sound development and/or phonological awareness. They are ideal for use by parents, teachers or caregivers.Bright pictures and a fun story create an engaging activity perfect for sound awareness.Picture books are sold individually, or in a pack. There are currently two packs available â Speech Bubbles 1 and Speech Bubbles 2. Please see further titles in the series for stories targeting other speech sounds.Table of ContentsZack the Buzzy Bee: Targeting the /z/ Sound

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Book SynopsisAsher the thresher shark is very shy. Will it stop him from being a hero?This picture book targets the /sh/ sound and is part of Speech Bubbles 2, a series of picture books that target specific speech sounds within the story.The series can be used for children receiving speech therapy, for children who have a speech sound delay/disorder, or simply as an activity for children's speech sound development and/or phonological awareness. They are ideal for use by parents, teachers or caregivers.Bright pictures and a fun story create an engaging activity perfect for sound awareness.Picture books are sold individually, or in a pack. There are currently two packs available Speech Bubbles 1 and Speech Bubbles 2. Please see further titles in the series for stories targeting other speech sounds.Table of ContentsAsher the Thresher Shark: Targeting the /sh/ Sound

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Book SynopsisArchie has stolen Charlie's prize hat the race is on to get it back. Catch that chicken!This picture book targets the /ch/ sound and is part of Speech Bubbles 2, a series of picture books that target specific speech sounds within the story.The series can be used for children receiving speech therapy, for children who have a speech sound delay/disorder, or simply as an activity for children's speech sound development and/or phonological awareness. They are ideal for use by parents, teachers or caregivers.Bright pictures and a fun story create an engaging activity perfect for sound awareness.Picture books are sold individually, or in a pack. There are currently two packs available Speech Bubbles 1 and Speech Bubbles 2. Please see further titles in the series for stories targeting other speech sounds.Table of ContentsCatch That Chicken!: Targeting the /ch/ Sound

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Book SynopsisWill sits and watches the world go by, feeling all alone. Will he be alone forever?This picture book targets the /w/ sound and is part of Speech Bubbles 2, a series of picture books that target specific speech sounds within the story.The series can be used for children receiving speech therapy, for children who have a speech sound delay/disorder, or simply as an activity for childrenâs speech sound development and/or phonological awareness. They are ideal for use by parents, teachers or caregivers.Bright pictures and a fun story create an engaging activity perfect for sound awareness.Picture books are sold individually, or in a pack. There are currently two packs available â Speech Bubbles 1 and Speech Bubbles 2. Please see further titles in the series for stories targeting other speech sounds.Table of ContentsWill the Wolf: Targeting the /w/ Sound

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Book SynopsisLynn and Lily love licking lollipops, and lollies of all colours, shapes and sizes. But this time, have they bitten off more than they can chew?This picture book targets the /l/ sound and is part of Speech Bubbles 2, a series of picture books that target specific speech sounds within the story.The series can be used for children receiving speech therapy, for children who have a speech sound delay/disorder, or simply as an activity for children's speech sound development and/or phonological awareness. They are ideal for use by parents, teachers or caregivers.Bright pictures and a fun story create an engaging activity perfect for sound awareness.Picture books are sold individually, or in a pack. There are currently two packs available Speech Bubbles 1 and Speech Bubbles 2. Please see further titles in the series for stories targeting other speech sounds.Table of ContentsMagic Licking Lollipops: Targeting the /l/ Sound

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Book SynopsisJasper the badger has a plan to get some peace and quiet so he can eat his piece of fudge by himself. But will his plan work?This picture book targets the /j/ sound and is part of Speech Bubbles 2, a series of picture books that target specific speech sounds within the story.The series can be used for children receiving speech therapy, for children who have a speech sound delay/disorder, or simply as an activity for children's speech sound development and/or phonological awareness. They are ideal for use by parents, teachers or caregivers.Bright pictures and a fun story create an engaging activity perfect for sound awareness.Picture books are sold individually, or in a pack. There are currently two packs available Speech Bubbles 1 and Speech Bubbles 2. Please see further titles in the series for stories targeting other speech sounds.Table of ContentsJasper the Badger: Targeting the /j/ Sound

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Book SynopsisFly is sneaky and very cheeky. He likes to tease and annoy other creatures around him. Then he meets Platypus, who is ready for lunch. The race is on, but who will win?This picture book targets /l/ blends and is part of Speech Bubbles 2, a series of picture books that target specific speech sounds within the story.The series can be used for children receiving speech therapy, for children who have a speech sound delay/disorder, or simply as an activity for children's speech sound development and/or phonological awareness. They are ideal for use by parents, teachers or caregivers.Bright pictures and a fun story create an engaging activity perfect for sound awareness.Picture books are sold individually, or in a pack. There are currently two packs available Speech Bubbles 1 and Speech Bubbles 2. Please see further titles in the series for stories targeting other speech sounds.Table of ContentsPlatypus and Fly: Targeting /l/ Blends

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Book SynopsisThis is a tale of two brothers, duelling to become a dragon drawing champion. Great skill and imagination must be used to become the victor! If you don't succeed today, do not fear. There will be another war to fight tomorrow.This picture book targets /r/ blends and is part of Speech Bubbles 2, a series of picture books that target specific speech sounds within the story.The series can be used for children receiving speech therapy, for children who have a speech sound delay/disorder, or simply as an activity for children's speech sound development and/or phonological awareness. They are ideal for use by parents, teachers or caregivers.Bright pictures and a fun story create an engaging activity perfect for sound awareness.Picture books are sold individually, or in a pack. There are currently two packs available Speech Bubbles 1 and Speech Bubbles 2. Please see further titles in the series for stories targeting other speech sounds.Table of ContentsThe Dragon Drawing War: Targeting /r/ Blends

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Book SynopsisIn this beautifully illustrated storybook, part of the School Start series, children with language needs can explore the story of Bozo the Clown as he tries to make a new friend.School Start Storybooks support language development in reception and Key Stage 1 aged children both in school and at home. Through beautifully illustrated stories, children are invited to explore language, ask questions and recall events in order to aid language development, listening and memory skills. Each book contains a colourful and engaging story designed to appeal to young children, and with language specifically chosen for children with language needs.Key skills that these books support include: Comprehension Expression Vocabulary Memory Sequencing Available either as a set or as individual books, the School Start Storybooks are a vital resource for professionals looking to support language developmeTable of ContentsInstructions Animated voice and expressions Miming and pointing Vocabulary Questions Memory: List and information recall Memory: Sequencing Sharing the story at home Why this book may help your child Bozo the Clown

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Book SynopsisLouise Cummings provides a comprehensive introduction to speech and language therapy which will give SLT students an excellent starting point for a wide range of communication impairments.The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists estimates that 2.5 million people in the UK have a communication disorder. Of this number, some 800,000 people have a disorder that is so severe that it is hard for anyone outside their immediate families to understand them. In Clinical Linguistics, Louise Cummings provides a comprehensive introduction to speech and language therapy which will give SLT students an excellent starting point for a wide range of communication impairments. In chapters that are dedicated to the discussion of individual communication disorders, Cummings argues that no treatment of this area can reasonably neglect an examination of the prevalence and causes of communication disorders. The assessment and treatment of these disorders by speech and language therapists are discussed at length.Table of Contents1 THE SCOPE OF CLINICAL LINGUISTICS; 1.1 A New Definition of an Established Practice; 1.2 Human Communication: Processes; 1.3 Human Communication: Disorders; 1.4 The Contribution of Linguistic Science; 1.5 The Contribution of Medical Science and Its Practitioners; 1.6 The Purpose of Structure; 1.6.1 Epidemiology and Aetiology; 1.6.2 Clinical Assessment; 1.6.3 Clinical Intervention; 2 DISORDERS OF THE PRE- AND PERINATAL PERIOD; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Cleft Lip and Palate; 2.2.1 Epidemiology and Aetiology; 2.2.2 Clinical Assessment; 2.2.2.1 Feeding; 2.2.2.2 Speech; 2.2.2.3 Hearing; 2.2.2.4 Language; 2.2.3 Clinical Treatment; 2.2.3.1 Surgical Intervention; 2.2.3.2 Speech and Language Intervention; 2.3 Cerebral Palsy; 2.3.1 Epidemiology and Aetiology; 2.3.2 Clinical Assessment; 2.3.2.1 Feeding; 2.3.2.2 Speech; 2.3.2.3 Hearing; 2.3.2.4 Language; 2.3.3 Clinical Treatment; 2.3.3.1 Feeding Intervention; 2.3.3.2 Communication Intervention; 3 DISORDERS OF COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Learning Disability; 3.2.1 Epidemiology and Aetiology; 3.2.2 Clinical Presentation; 3.2.2.1 Feeding; 3.2.2.2 Speech; 3.2.2.3 Hearing; 3.2.2.4 Language; 3.2.3 Clinical Treatment; 3.2.3.1 Early Communication Intervention; 3.2.3.2 Speech and Language Intervention; 3.2.3.3 Augmentative and Alternative Communication; 3.3 Autistic Spectrum Disorder; 3.3.1 Epidemiology and Aetiology; 3.3.2 Clinical Presentation; 3.3.2.1 Comorbid Conditions; 3.3.2.2 Communication Features; 3.3.3 Clinical Assessment; 3.3.4 Clinical Intervention; 4 DISORDERS OF SPEECH AND LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Developmental Verbal Dyspraxia; 4.2.1 Epidemiology and Aetiology; 4.2.2 Clinical Presentation; 4.2.3 Assessment and Diagnosis; 4.2.4 Clinical Intervention; 4.3 Developmental Phonological Disorder; 4.3.1 Epidemiology and Aetiology; 4.3.2 Clinical Presentation; 4.3.3 Phonological Assessment; 4.3.4 Phonological Intervention; 4.4 Specific Language Impairment; 4.4.1 Epidemiology and Aetiology; 4.4.2 Clinical Presentation; 4.4.3 Clinical Intervention; 4.4.4 SLI and Cognitive Deficits; 4.5 Landau-Kleffner Syndrome; 5 ACQUIRED COMMUNICATION AND SWALLOWING DISORDERS; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Acquired Dysarthria; 5.2.1 Epidemiology and Aetiology; 5.2.2 Clinical Presentation; 5.2.3 Dysarthria Assessment; 5.2.4 Dysarthria Treatment; 5.3 Apraxia of Speech; 5.3.1 Epidemiology and Aetiology; 5.3.2 Clinical Presentation; 5.3.3 Assessment and Intervention; 5.4 Acquired Aphasia; 5.4.1 Epidemiology and Aetiology; 5.4.2 Clinical Presentation; 5.4.3 Aphasia Assessment; 5.4.4 Aphasia Intervention; 5.5 Acquired Dysphagia; 5.5.1 Epidemiology and Aetiology; 5.5.2 Clinical Presentation; 5.5.3 Dysphagia Assessment; 5.5.4 Dysphagia Intervention; 5.6 Schizophrenia; 6 DISORDERS OF FLUENCY; 6.1 Introduction; 6.2 Stuttering; 6.2.1 Epidemiology and Aetiology; 6.2.2 Clinical Presentation; 6.2.3 Clinical Assessment; 6.2.4 Clinical Intervention; 6.3 Cluttering; 7 DISORDERS OF VOICE; 7.1 Introduction; 7.2 Voice Disorders; 7.2.1 Epidemiology and Aetiology; 7.2.2 Clinical Presentation; 7.2.3 Clinical Assessment; 7.2.4 Clinical Intervention; 7.2.4.1 Surgery; 7.2.4.2 Radiotherapy; 7.2.4.3 Drugs; 7.2.4.4 Voice Therapy.

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Book SynopsisLouise Cummings provides a comprehensive introduction to speech and language therapy which will give SLT students an excellent starting point for a wide range of communication impairments.Trade ReviewClinical Linguistics by Louise Cummings is a monumental undertaking. Cummings covers the discipline, from child language and speech disorders to failed communication in adulthood. Further, she covers each of the disorders comprehensively as well, from its biology and its medical features to its epidemiology; from treatment to assessment. And it is all done with a sound and disciplined scholarship. This almost encyclopedic text is even-handed and fair, focusing on the disorders and the individuals who have them, rather than on professional opinions concerning effective treatment. It is truly breathtaking, in scope and in consistency of purpose. I really can't think of anything like it. -- Audrey L. Holland, Regents' Professor Emerita, University of Arizona Louise Cummings' book makes a significant contribution to the literature on the SLP's role and the critical areas of her occupation. Practicing SLPs will find it a comprehensive reference, providing evidence on which to base clinical practice and many useful references for practical guidance. -- Leah R. Paltiel-Gedalyovich, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev LINGUIST list An impressive undertaking, the book is comprehensive in scope and thorough in covering basic aspects of speech-language and swallowing disorders from childhood through adulthood using current research wherever possible. It is well written and well organized. It would be a valuable source of information for students learning about the professions of speech-language pathology and audiology. It would also be a useful reference for audiologists wishing to better understand communication difficulties and related issues that may be experienced by individuals with whom they are working. -- Ruth Stoeckel, Mayo Clinic International Journal of Audiology Cummings, a reader at Nottingham Trent University, displays in her work an encyclopaedic knowledge of a wide range of difficulties. The work is impressive not only in its scope, but also in its style and clarity, and the book should be a reference for students, researchers, and clinicians working in the area of speech, language, and communication disorders. ... Its main benefits are its wide definition of clinical linguistics, its recognition of the multidisciplinary of the field, its great clarity, and especially its wealth of information. It is bound to become one of the top 'go to' books on the shelves of students and clinicians alike. -- Jodi Tommerdahl International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders Clinical Linguistics by Louise Cummings is a monumental undertaking. Cummings covers the discipline, from child language and speech disorders to failed communication in adulthood. Further, she covers each of the disorders comprehensively as well, from its biology and its medical features to its epidemiology; from treatment to assessment. And it is all done with a sound and disciplined scholarship. This almost encyclopedic text is even-handed and fair, focusing on the disorders and the individuals who have them, rather than on professional opinions concerning effective treatment. It is truly breathtaking, in scope and in consistency of purpose. I really can't think of anything like it. Louise Cummings' book makes a significant contribution to the literature on the SLP's role and the critical areas of her occupation. Practicing SLPs will find it a comprehensive reference, providing evidence on which to base clinical practice and many useful references for practical guidance. An impressive undertaking, the book is comprehensive in scope and thorough in covering basic aspects of speech-language and swallowing disorders from childhood through adulthood using current research wherever possible. It is well written and well organized. It would be a valuable source of information for students learning about the professions of speech-language pathology and audiology. It would also be a useful reference for audiologists wishing to better understand communication difficulties and related issues that may be experienced by individuals with whom they are working. Cummings, a reader at Nottingham Trent University, displays in her work an encyclopaedic knowledge of a wide range of difficulties. The work is impressive not only in its scope, but also in its style and clarity, and the book should be a reference for students, researchers, and clinicians working in the area of speech, language, and communication disorders. ... Its main benefits are its wide definition of clinical linguistics, its recognition of the multidisciplinary of the field, its great clarity, and especially its wealth of information. It is bound to become one of the top 'go to' books on the shelves of students and clinicians alike.Table of Contents1 THE SCOPE OF CLINICAL LINGUISTICS; 1.1 A New Definition of an Established Practice; 1.2 Human Communication: Processes; 1.3 Human Communication: Disorders; 1.4 The Contribution of Linguistic Science; 1.5 The Contribution of Medical Science and Its Practitioners; 1.6 The Purpose of Structure; 1.6.1 Epidemiology and Aetiology; 1.6.2 Clinical Assessment; 1.6.3 Clinical Intervention; 2 DISORDERS OF THE PRE- AND PERINATAL PERIOD; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Cleft Lip and Palate; 2.2.1 Epidemiology and Aetiology; 2.2.2 Clinical Assessment; 2.2.2.1 Feeding; 2.2.2.2 Speech; 2.2.2.3 Hearing; 2.2.2.4 Language; 2.2.3 Clinical Treatment; 2.2.3.1 Surgical Intervention; 2.2.3.2 Speech and Language Intervention; 2.3 Cerebral Palsy; 2.3.1 Epidemiology and Aetiology; 2.3.2 Clinical Assessment; 2.3.2.1 Feeding; 2.3.2.2 Speech; 2.3.2.3 Hearing; 2.3.2.4 Language; 2.3.3 Clinical Treatment; 2.3.3.1 Feeding Intervention; 2.3.3.2 Communication Intervention; 3 DISORDERS OF COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Learning Disability; 3.2.1 Epidemiology and Aetiology; 3.2.2 Clinical Presentation; 3.2.2.1 Feeding; 3.2.2.2 Speech; 3.2.2.3 Hearing; 3.2.2.4 Language; 3.2.3 Clinical Treatment; 3.2.3.1 Early Communication Intervention; 3.2.3.2 Speech and Language Intervention; 3.2.3.3 Augmentative and Alternative Communication; 3.3 Autistic Spectrum Disorder; 3.3.1 Epidemiology and Aetiology; 3.3.2 Clinical Presentation; 3.3.2.1 Comorbid Conditions; 3.3.2.2 Communication Features; 3.3.3 Clinical Assessment; 3.3.4 Clinical Intervention; 4 DISORDERS OF SPEECH AND LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Developmental Verbal Dyspraxia; 4.2.1 Epidemiology and Aetiology; 4.2.2 Clinical Presentation; 4.2.3 Assessment and Diagnosis; 4.2.4 Clinical Intervention; 4.3 Developmental Phonological Disorder; 4.3.1 Epidemiology and Aetiology; 4.3.2 Clinical Presentation; 4.3.3 Phonological Assessment; 4.3.4 Phonological Intervention; 4.4 Specific Language Impairment; 4.4.1 Epidemiology and Aetiology; 4.4.2 Clinical Presentation; 4.4.3 Clinical Intervention; 4.4.4 SLI and Cognitive Deficits; 4.5 Landau-Kleffner Syndrome; 5 ACQUIRED COMMUNICATION AND SWALLOWING DISORDERS; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Acquired Dysarthria; 5.2.1 Epidemiology and Aetiology; 5.2.2 Clinical Presentation; 5.2.3 Dysarthria Assessment; 5.2.4 Dysarthria Treatment; 5.3 Apraxia of Speech; 5.3.1 Epidemiology and Aetiology; 5.3.2 Clinical Presentation; 5.3.3 Assessment and Intervention; 5.4 Acquired Aphasia; 5.4.1 Epidemiology and Aetiology; 5.4.2 Clinical Presentation; 5.4.3 Aphasia Assessment; 5.4.4 Aphasia Intervention; 5.5 Acquired Dysphagia; 5.5.1 Epidemiology and Aetiology; 5.5.2 Clinical Presentation; 5.5.3 Dysphagia Assessment; 5.5.4 Dysphagia Intervention; 5.6 Schizophrenia; 6 DISORDERS OF FLUENCY; 6.1 Introduction; 6.2 Stuttering; 6.2.1 Epidemiology and Aetiology; 6.2.2 Clinical Presentation; 6.2.3 Clinical Assessment; 6.2.4 Clinical Intervention; 6.3 Cluttering; 7 DISORDERS OF VOICE; 7.1 Introduction; 7.2 Voice Disorders; 7.2.1 Epidemiology and Aetiology; 7.2.2 Clinical Presentation; 7.2.3 Clinical Assessment; 7.2.4 Clinical Intervention; 7.2.4.1 Surgery; 7.2.4.2 Radiotherapy; 7.2.4.3 Drugs; 7.2.4.4 Voice Therapy.

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Book SynopsisUnderstanding and Using Spoken Language is a collection of original games and activities designed to help and support children aged from 7 to 9 years.The book seeks to address language and communication diffi culties for children aged 79 by providing a range of fun and engaging activities. The activities focus on both social and language development in areas such as body language, independence, emotions, listening, speaking and auditory memory. The book includes:?? Over 150 games and activities, which are differentiated for different ages and levels of ability;?? A clear aim, equipment list and instructions for each activity;?? Photocopiable templates for ease of use;?? Supplementary resource sheets including pictures and scripts to use with the activities.Now fully revised and updated in line with current policy and legislation, this book includes material to create an effective speech and language therapy programme in consultation wTable of ContentsPreface Acknowledgements Introduction How to use this book Understanding Spoken Language Active Listening and Memory Thinking and Reasoning Word Play Using Spoken Language Explaining and Describing Reporting and Debating Using Speech Effectively Activity Resources Teaching Resources Bibliography

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