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Written by a clinical psychologist and a speech-language pathologist, this text presents basic and advanced counseling skills as they are used by students and professionals in the communication sciences working with individuals with communication disorders. Written in user-friendly language, this text places the theories of counseling and the therapeutic process in real-life contexts that are applicable to speech-language pathologists and audiologists. ... Read more

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Great product and fast service!!!
The textbook I purchased was in great shape on both the outside and inside. I was very satisfied with the product. And it was delivered in only a few days after I ordered it. I definitely would recommend ordering from them. ... Read more

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Cleft Palate and Craniofacial Anomalies: Effects on Speech and Resonance is the only book of its kind that covers both oral and facial anomalies and cleft palate. Designed as a how-to guide for the practicing clinician, this book emphasizes what students, clinicians new to this population, and any member of a cleft palate team need to know in the workplace. It includes information on common craniofacial anomalies, associated anomalies, and genetic syndromes. Everything from basic information on anatomy, physiology, and embryology of the face and oral cavity to oral, dental, and ENT anomalies and their effects on speech, resonance, and feeding are covered. The evaluation section includes the perceptual evaluation of speech and resonance, the intraoral examination, and instrumental assessment procedures. The treatment section includes surgical procedures, prosthetic devices, and therapies designed to address speech, resonance, and velopharyngeal dysfunction. The need for multidisciplinary team assessment and treatment is also emphasized throughout. ... Read more

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Book arrived a day earlier than expected delivery. Book was in excellent condition and even included the cd. I was very pleased. Would definitely order from them again.

Best money ever spent!
This text is exceptional! I would highly recommend this textbook to any clinician working with children who have hypernasal speech/ VPI. It has proven to be the most USEFUL textbook I've ever had...let's just say this one is NOT sitting on my shelf collecting dust!It was so thoughtful of Dr. Kummer to include video examples of key issues related to VPI.I am so happy I purchased this text and found the price to be very reasonable considering everything it has to offer. Buy it, you'll be glad you did!

Great textbook from Amazon!
The book was exactly what i needed to do well in my class. It was the exact updated version of the original book.

A nice overview of available information
This is a nice reference to introduce you general issues, anatomic structures, and therapeutic and surgical techniques involved in the care of patients with craniofacial anomalies.

Great text for graduate students!
I have been teaching a graduate course in cleft palate and craniofacial anomalies for 20+ years.I am thrilled with Dr. Kummer's text.Students love it!It has a strong research base, but the information has excellent clinical application and is very readable with many case studies.Although it is geared toward speech-language pathologists, its multi-disciplinary orientation would make it a useful resource for any member of a cleft palate team.The information is complex enough to be useful to an experienced team member, yet the novice reader is given sufficient background information to be able to grow with the text.Exceptionally thorough and highly recommended! ... Read more

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This is the only book to relate all three of the currently interactive areas of speech science-acoustic phonetics, speech perception, and speech technology.The book presents a gradual course, starting with a clear tutorial approach to basic speech then leading to speech perception research, the various theories of speech perception, and the modern speech technologies of computer synthesis and recognition of speech messages.The aim is to bring the reader through basic acoustics, spectrum analysis, vowel and consonant acoustics, and into the research literature of speech perception technology.The basic acoustic theory of speech production, the Source-Filter Theory, is clarified via text and diagrams.This knowledge is then applied to interpreting spectrograms of speech examples that sample all the phonetic distinctions among vowels and consonants.Distinctive acoustical patterns for vowel and consonant perception by listeners are summarized in detail based on the research literature.Critical discussions provide theories of motor, auditory, and computer recognition of speech.Consonant and vowel recognition by the hearing-impaired is described in relation to acoustic phonetic distinctions.Techniques of speech synthesis, recognition analysis by machines, and speech technologies are thoroughly explained.Anyone interested in speech acoustics, acoustic phonetics, speech and hearing science, psychoacoustics, and speech perception at any level. ... Read more

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Excellent introduction to Speech Communication
This is a fine book for approaching the field of speech communication. It includes lucid presentations of key concepts such as phoneme, phone, allophone, units, formants and the Bernoulli's effect. Every chapter closes with a summary, a great tool for reinforcing what you have learned through the chapters. Chapters 1-10 are introductory material, and following chapters discuss more advanced topics, such as models of perception. Application developers will also benefit from a summary of potential acoustic cues from articulatory features (p. 152). Finally, the appendices constitute great teaching and researching resources.

If you are completely new to he field, I would suggest to read first "The Speech Chain" by Denes & Pinson, then Chapters 1-10 of this book. Later on, you may follow with "Acoustic Phonetics" by Stevens, "Acoustic Theory of Speech Production" by Fant, "Speech Processing" by Deng and O'Shaugnessy, and "Spoken Language Processing" by Huang et al.

Highly recommended
Great textbook. Not the easiest in the world but surely the most comprehensive for a Speech Science course. Thoroughly sound. Don't think there is another like it. Using it in our course with excellent response from students.

a good introduction to the nature of speech
A great deal of well-organized, well-presented information regarding the nature of speech, including many spectrograms with formant tracks. The review of speech perception theory is also well done. The technology istreated in only the final chapter, and definitely qualifies as an overview.The only glaring omission is no description whatsoever of the humanauditory mechanism. Nevertheless, the book suited my purposes well. ... Read more

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As the classic reference on cleft palates for more than 25 years, 'the blue book' continues to be the single, essential source on cleft lip and palate for all members of the craniofacial team. This essential text provides a unique and comprehensive approach to cleft assessment, treatment, and management, with new and revised content that will keep you at the cutting edge of cleft lip and palate treatment and therapies.

• Comprehensive coverage of every aspect of cleft palate and related disorders, making this a superb resource and guide for students and practitioners alike.
• Content is presented in a clinically useful manner, in a way that encourages you to evaluate and critically consider the information presented.
• Thorough coverage of the available literature on cleft lip and cleft palate includes both contemporary and historically significant studies, as well as low-incidence types of phenomena.
• An unmatched art program includes clear anatomical drawings as well as high-quality photographs.

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Cleft Palate Speech is a decent textbook
I haven't read it all yet -- my semester just started.So far I know that this book does not hesitate regarding details.Some chapter sections read almost like an annotated bibliography describing studies in detail.I find it hard to figure out the main point at times, the take home message.Sometimes the section ends with a summary but sometimes it doesn't.When it presents conflicting evidence and doesn't summarize it, that bugs me.Basically though, this is a good textbook. ... Read more

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Speech Science integrates scientific material on the acoustics, anatomy, and physiology of speech production and perception with state-of-the-art instrumental techniques used in clinical practice.

Each chapter presenting theoretical information is followed by a corresponding chapter on clinical application, demonstrating the connections between scientific theory and clinical management of communication disorders. To reinforce this link, case studies and questions in each clinical application chapter help students focus on how scientific principles are applied in clinical contexts.

Call-out notes, summary points, and review questions help students consolidate material for improved retention. Schematic illustrations enhance the text and demonstrate anatomical and functional relationships between structures. With this student- and instructor-friendly text, students will find theoretical information meaningful, less intimidating, and more easily accessible.

The Second Edition features two new chapters on neurology that present a comprehensive yet targeted discussion of neuroanatomy and neurophysiology relevant to speech production (Ch. 12) and examine current brain imaging techniques (Ch. 13). In each clinical application chapter, case studies and follow-up questions reinforce the link between science and clinical application.  Pedagogical aides such as call-out notes in the margins have been included in all chapters to underscore important concepts.  Plus, this edition comes packaged with a new DVD to accompany the text that provides visualizations of many important concepts, as well as self-test quizzes for students to evaluate their understanding of the material.

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Speech Science
This product is very helpful and the language used is not so complicated.Gives it to you straight so that everything is clear and understandable.

speech science, ferrand
for starters, I got a an email two days later saying that my book was sent and it took 3 weeks for me to get it. (it ended up being 14 business days) but still.secondly, when i got my book i opened it only to find that the cd in the back was cracked in multiple pieces and is not usable. which stinks because i need it for class.overall, i think the book was overpriced for the condition in which i received it.Not very happy with this purchase.

speech science
This book was exactly what I needed and the shipper was good to work with. ... Read more

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Off-the-shelf support containing all the vital information practitioners need to know about Speech and Language Difficulties, this book includes:

* Strategies for developing attention control

* Guidance on how to improve language and listening skills

* Ideas for teaching phonological awareness

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For professionals not parents wanting information
This is not worth the price. About 4 pages of information I found were worth the reading for me, a parent, not a therapist. Better designed for therapists. ... Read more

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This edition of Targeting Intelligible Speech provides updated, practical guidelines for efficient assessment, analysis, and remediation of unintelligible speech patterns. Drawing on 15 years of clinical research with more than 200 clients, the authors carefully explain the cycles approach, which is based on developmental phonology research findings and cognitive psychology principles. ... Read more

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The Seventh Edition of Diagnosis and Evaluation in Speech Pathology continues to be the leading text in its field, providing a practical process approach to the diagnosis and evaluation of speech and language disorders. 

This easy-to-read, yet comprehensive resource provides a strong foundation in diagnosis and evaluation for students in training and clinicians alike.  It develops a rationale for each type of assessment, including both standardized and non-standardized approaches.  This text is ideal for practitioners and clinicians who are struggling to stay in tune with the rapidly changing field of Speech-Language Pathology.

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Wonderful
I got my book in a good amount of time and it was in very good condition-like new as promised.

Books Falling Apart!
Hi Graduate Students,

Isn't it a shame that we are paying hundreds of dollars for textbooks that fall apart when you read them, well, this is one of them. I love the book itself - an excellent book in content. The producer of the physical book itself is doing a poor job of manufacturing. I did call the publisher about this issue. This seems to be a trend in graduate textbooks. Just my thoughts, we are paying too much for shabby treatment.

Valuable resource
I recommend this book.It has been an invaluable resource as a student in speech language pathology.Covers the basics in a very clear and concise manner. ... Read more

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Written for speech therapists and doctors, this book gives a precise, practical summary of anthroposophical therapeutic speech.

Speech formation, or creative speech, is based on the ancient art of recitation and drama, and was revived and fundamentally redeveloped by Rudolf and Marie Steiner in the early 1920s. This therapeutic work is based on speech exercises and indications on how to use them, as given by Rudolf Steiner. ... Read more

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Little information is available to speech and language pathologists searching for practical ideas about treatment of childhood apraxia of speech. It can be difficult for therapists to determine how to structure treatment sessions, provide reinforcement, use multisensory cues targeted to the learning style of the child, and choose treatment targets based on factors other than phonemes and phonological processes. Here's How to Treat Childhood Apraxia of Speech empowers speech and language pathologists with a clear vision of systematic treatment approaches to achieve positive outcomes for children with apraxia of speech. Each chapter addresses those questions most commonly posed by speech and language therapists.The first part of the book defines Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) and describes the characteristics commonly associated with CAS. Guidelines for conducting a motor speech examination are included so that therapists can make treatment plan decisions and develop appropriate goals that address the unique needs of children with apraxia.The foundations of effective treatment are described, including phoneme sequencing, repetitive practice, intensity of treatment, selection of vocabulary, and use of multisensory cues to facilitate improvement of motor speech skills. Additional considerations are discussed, including vowels, prosody, production of phrases and sentences, and reinforcement/feedback.A portion of the book provides information that can be distributed to parents in order to help them understand the nature and treatment of CAS in their child. In addition, home program forms and ideas are provided, so that therapists have a structured way of communicating with parents about therapy goals, vocabulary, and extension activities for home practice. ... Read more

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These guided exercises cover a wide range of laboratory measurements using modern, currently available equipment. An accompanying "Instructor's Manual" contains suggestions for presentation of the exercises and answers to questions. ... Read more

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Pages were torn out from the book
I knew that the book was used, but the seller did not say that there were pages torn out, especially important pages for the lab units. That would have been useful to know about before buying. Besides that, the book was in good condition.

comments about the book...
the laboratory exercises did help me understand the material i was studying in Speech Science: Instrumentation. What would have improved this manual would be explanations and answers to guide the student along if there is something he/she doesnt understand. Overall, a good review book though. ... Read more

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Kent State Univ., OH. Provides clinically relevant information for clinicians and students. Addresses theory, assessment procedures, treatment and management, issues in swallowing and feeding, stuttering, augmentative and alternative communication methods, and functional treatment outcomes. Extensive references. DNLM: Speech Disorders--therapy. ... Read more

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...an excellent resource for new or seasoned speech-language professionals and audiologists ... Read more

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waste of money
this book was a disapointment. it was very basic and did not help much. i wish it would have more examples ... Read more

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This book provides a study of the international literature relating to the efficacy of speech and language therapy with the major client groups. ... Read more

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This book covers anatomy, physiology and neuroscience relevant to the practice of speech and language therapy in sufficient detail to equip students with an understanding of the relevance of basic medical sciences to the clinical components of their courses.

An overview of the major body systems, including an outline of the structure and function of cells and pertinent tissues of the body, is followed by more detailed descriptions of the structure and function of the nervous system, the respiratory system, the phonatory and articular apparatus and the ear. Their role in normal and abnormal speech and language is illustrated by clinical examples likely to be met in practice.

The book will also act as a useful resource for experienced practitioners who wish to refresh or extend their knowledge of those basic sciences relevant to their specialties or as a prelude to undertaking specialized in-service study courses. ... Read more

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Paediatric speech and language therapists are challenged by diminished resources and increasingly complex caseloads. The new edition addresses their concerns. Norms for speech development are given, differentiating between the emergence of the ability to produce speech sounds (articulation) and typical developmental error patterns (phonology). The incidence of speech disorders is described for one UK service providing crucial information for service management.

 The efficacy of service provision is evaluated to show that differential diagnosis and treatment is effective for children with disordered speech. Exploration of that data provides implications for prioritising case loads. The relationship between speech and language disorders is examined in the context of clinical decisions about what to target in therapy.

 New chapters provide detailed intervention programmes for subgroups of speech disorder: delayed development, use of atypical error patterns, inconsistent errors and development verbal dyspraxia. 

 The final section of the book deals with special populations: children with cognitive impairment, hearing and auditory processing difficulties. The needs of clinicians working with bilingual populations are discussed and ways of intervention described. The final chapter examines the relationship between spoken and written disorders of phonology. ... Read more

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The book summarises research findings from a range of projects using a set of auditory and speech procedures designed for the psycholinguistic framework developed by Stackhouse and Wells (1997). These procedures have been used with children and adolescents with a range of difficulties associated with cleft lip and palate, dysarthria, dyspraxia, phonological impairment, Down syndrome, dyslexia, stammering, autism, semantic-pragmatic difficulties, general learning difficulties, and disadvantaged backgrounds. The procedures have also been used with normally developing children in the age range of 3-7 years. As a result, the book includes descriptions of typical performance on the procedures so that atypical can be identified more easily. In addition, as the materials were used in a longitudinal study of children’s speech and literacy development between the age of 4 and 7 years we can highlight which procedures will help in identifying children a) who are likely to persist with their speech difficulties and b) have associated literacy difficulties. ... Read more

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This is the first comprehensive clinical guide to voice and communication therapy for TG/TS clients. The authors’ goal is to aid clinicians in designing and administering a focused and efficient treatment plan, while providing the clinician with the background on and the complexities of the client’s transition process. Beginning with specific terminology, aspects of ethics and confidentiality, and competence issues, the book outlines theory, research, and practice skills, as well as treatment planning. Each chapter suggests safe, appropriate, evidence-based protocols for working in the areas of pitch, intonation, volume, rate, articulation, language, resonance, carry-over, and non-verbal communication.Other outstanding features include coverage of the wide range of considerations, including the team approach and the role of the speech-language pathologist in treatment. Chapters include case studies and the appendices and extensive bibliography further enhance the depth and usefulness of this resource. An accompanying audio CD shows "before and after" communication therapy examples from ten M to F clients.An ideal resource for providing compassionate, focused and successful treatment for TG/TS clients. ... Read more