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Book SynopsisOffers an in-depth look at the major cultural groups in the US and the issues concerning their communication development, common disorders, and treatment options. This edition includes updates and new features - including the latest research and added coverage of communication issues in countries such as Australia, China, Canada, and Brazil.
Table of ContentsPART I: Cultural Diversity: Implications for Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists 1. Communication Disorders in a Multicultural Society 2. African Americans in the Americas 3. Asian and Pacific American Cultures 4. Middle Eastern and Arab American Cultures 5. Native American Culture 6. Latino Culture PART II: Communication Disorders and Development in Multicultural Populations 7. Bilingual Language Development and Language Disorders 8. Neurogenic Communication and Swallowing Disorders 9. Fluency Disorders 10. Voice and Voice Disorders 11. Hearing Disorders and Audiology 12. Multicultural Aspects of Deafness 13. Assessing the Communicative Abilities of Clients from Diverse Cultural and Language Backgrounds 14. Clinical Practice Issues 15. Research Involving Multicultural Populations 16. International Perspectives in Communication Disorders APPENDIX: Practice Questions for the Praxis Examination INDEX
