Terminology of Communication Disorders: Speech-Language-Hearing [Hardcover]

Lucille Nicolosi (Author), Elizabeth Harryman (Author), Janet Kresheck (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 20, 2003 | ISBN-10: 0781741963 | ISBN-13: 978-0781741965 | Edition: Fifth

The leading dictionary/sourcebook of terms for speech, language, and hearing pathology, Terminology of Communication Disorders is intended for students in speech, language, and hearing disorders programs, faculty, and practitioners. Terms are listed alphabetically and cross-referenced for synonyms and related terms, accommodating the sometimes complex classifications of Speech, Language, and Hearing disorders.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 408 pages
• Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; Fifth edition (October 20, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0781741963
• ISBN-13: 978-0781741965
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 5.9 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #551,616 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Can't Live Without It (but using 4th edition), July 22, 2006

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E. Fobear (Detroit, Mi) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Terminology of Communication Disorders: Speech-Language-Hearing (Hardcover)

This was the first book I ever purchased in SLP. My prof instructed us to buy for building our professional library. At the time, I thought THANKS A LOT. I thought I had just wasted money on a book I didn't need for the class. Since that time, I have used this book for countless term papers, clinical reports, cross referencing more difficult texts, and looking up spellings regularly. My addition has several developmental charts and testing indexes. My only complaint is that the more medicaly based terminology is missing(ie: the anatomical structures are realy just the greatest hits of the larynx and brain, and I am a bit lost when it comes to none SLP or AUD measures at the hospital rotations). I hope this has been improved for the new edition, but at the same time would hate it to become to cumbersome to use. I am nearing the end of my Masters' and coming up on the Praxis exam. I intend to use this as a way to study across several topics in the field. All in all a GREAT REFERENCE!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars By far, the most useful book for an SLP, February 13, 2011

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Katherine E. Heile "Beth Heile" (Chicago, IL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Terminology of Communication Disorders: Speech-Language-Hearing (Hardcover)

I originally purchased this book as a requirement for an undergraduate class over 10 years ago. Since then, this text is by far the most used reference book I have in my collection. Aside from aiding research as a student, I continually refer to this book as a working professional, first as a contract speech therapist for post-stroke adults, and now as a school-based SLP. I find the charts and reference materials in the back are what I use the most. Although I own other reference guides (like Hedges treatment and diagnostic books), this one has proven the most useful and cost-effective over time. I am writing this review because I am buying the 5th edition to replace my now worn and battered 4th edition. All SLPs should seriously consider buying this book, regardless of your specialty or work location!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great resource!, October 1, 2010

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This review is from: Terminology of Communication Disorders: Speech-Language-Hearing (Hardcover)

This book is a must-have for any communication science undergrad or speech-language pathology graduate student! I am currently in my final year of grad school, completing my first internship; and, I sure wish I'd had this during the past few years of coursework. I will definitely be using it as a reference during the rest of my internship and CFY. It will also be very helpful to use while studying for the PRAXIS. The book contains definitions, black and white diagrams, as well as very useful reference charts and tables in the back. Well-worth the money!
Laura