Introduction to Communication Sciences and Disorders–Fifth Edition Franklin Silverman, Lynda Miller

Description The fifth edition of Introduction to Communication Sciences and Disorders uses detailed illustrations and easy-to-read text to introduce the broad range of topics in the field. Its contents provide a clear organizational structure in five sections: Communication and Communication Disorders Language Development and Disorders Speech Disorders Hearing Disorders The Profession of Communication Sciences and Disorders New to the fifth edition: The informal writing style makes the content more readable and easier to grasp. This is especially helpful for students encountering most of these topics for the first time. The content can be covered in one semester. Sections have been added on assessing voice and adult neurogenic disorders. Information on diversity and multicultural issues has been updated and expanded. This textbook now discusses the impact of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders–Fifth Edition (DSM-5) on the field of communication sciences and dis