\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAcquired Language Disorders: A Case-Based Approach\u003c/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eFourth Edition,\u003c/i\u003e is a practical, easy-to-follow, and organized text for students and clinicians. The authors present each case from a holistic perspective with practical applications to improve activities of daily living, as well as a social interactive perspective to create a complete picture of each case. When treating people with aphasia, clinicians are encouraged to consider not only the language domains but also the cognitive domains of executive functions, attention, memory, and visuospatial skills. Information in the text links the assessment process to treatment goals that is guided by the Aphasia: Framework for Outcome Measurement (A-FROM) model built to augment the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) model from the World Health Organization (WHO).\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis edition begins with fundamental information about brain-behavior relationships and pertinent medical terminology for assessing and treating individuals with a variety of acquired language disorders. Each disorder is then introduced in a case-based format that includes a case scenario with their photo, a functional analysis of the patient, critical thinking/learning activities, a diagnostic profile, the Target Model, treatment considerations, application of the A-FROM model for patients\u0026rsquo; goals. Special features include \u0026ldquo;Test Your Knowledge\u0026rdquo; sections based on patient scenarios along with an answer key, a Quick Reference Diagnostic Chart for acquired language disorders, and a Functional Communication Connections Worksheet for treatment planning purposes. The text includes an assessment summary sheet for developing a diagnostic profile in addition to step-by-step procedures on administering more than 25 treatment programs.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eNew to the Fourth Edition\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eA new co-author, \u0026nbsp;Ryan Husak, PhD, CCC-SLP\u003c/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eAdditional case study of an individual with dementia who resides in a nursing home\u003c/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eA quick-reference table summarizing screening tools and diagnostic measures for evaluating linguistic and cognitive domains\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eExpanded and updated evidence-based assessments and treatments for acquired language disorders\u003c/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eNew content on the Social Determinants of Health, augmenting the ICF Model\u003c/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eDiscussion of the rapidly developing field of telerehabilitation and technology-based interventions\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eUpdated ancillaries including PowerPoint slides and information for Diversity-Equity-Inclusion-Accessibility\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n
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