Management of Speech and Swallowing in Degenerative Diseases, Se

Management of Speech and Swallowing in Degenerative Diseases, Second Edition is for student and practicing speech-language clinicians who serve individuals with Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or multiple sclerosis.

Management of these populations is a challenge because of their diversity and the urgency of their needs. Although dysarthria and dysphagia are common in these diseases, the characteristics of the speech and swallowing disorders vary. The differences in disease features dictate differing approaches to management of speech and swallowing disorders.

This new edition is extensively revised. It provides an update on many advances that have been made in our understanding and treatment of degenerative diseases. The text is divided into four chapters, each devoted to one medical diagnosis: Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, and multiple sclerosis. Each chapter is organized around a series of questions chosen to reflect information that speech-language pathologists need to know in order to manage people with degenerative diseases appropriately.

Any professional working with patients with degenerative diseases will appreciate the thoroughness and ease-of-use of this practical resource.

267 pages, 2003, softcover