Handbook of Research on Psychosocial Perspectives of Human Communication Disorders (Advances in Psychology, Mental Health, and Behavioral Studies)

Book info: Handbook of Research on Psychosocial Perspectives of Human Communication Disorders (Advances in Psychology, Mental Health, and Behavioral Studies) (Hardcover, 465 pages) – Medical Info Science Reference, 2018. Language: English.

Communication is a key component of everyday life, but what happens when an individual is faced with a communication disorder? Today, the prevalence of individuals with communication disorders has increased substantially. However, many of these ailments are poorly understood, and medical professionals often lack the training and research necessary to manage and treat these individuals. The Handbook of Research on Psychosocial Perspectives of Human Communication Disorders is a critical scholarly resource that covers needs-based issues pertaining to the assessment and management of communication disorders. It provides the latest research on the importance of early identification, as well as prevention and intervention practices to promote healthy cognitive, speech, language, motor, social, and emotional development. Featuring coverage on a broad range of topics such as speech therapy for children, behavior therapy, and communication disorders, this book is a vital reference source for clinical psychologists, audiologists, speech-language pathologists, special education teachers, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, physiatrists, otolaryngologists, and neurologists.