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Clinical Applications of Linguistics to Speech-Language Pathology: A Comprehensive Guide

By Naomi Gurevich and Christopher Grindrod, this practical guidebook provides linguistically grounded approaches to clinical practice, introducing key linguistic disciplines and their applications to assessment and treatment of individuals with communication differences or disorders.

Written by experts in linguistics and communication disorders, each chapter offers clinicians a foundational understanding of linguistics as it applies to spoken and signed languages, highlighting the importance of integrating linguistic theories into clinical decision-making.

Comprehensive Coverage of Linguistic Domains

The book is divided into two parts, focusing on the applications of linguistics to speech and language differences and disorders in both children and adults. It covers the full range of linguistic domains, including:

• Phonetics
• Phonology
• Morphology
• Syntax
• Semantics
• Pragmatics
• Sociolinguistics

Practical Applications for Diverse Populations

With applications to a wide range of populations, including:

• Childhood apraxia of speech
• Aphasia
• Dysarthria
• Traumatic brain injury
• Accent modification clients

Many chapters also include assessment and treatment resources that can be used by practicing clinicians.

An Indispensable Resource for Speech-Language Pathologists and Students

This highly accessible and comprehensive book is an essential resource for:

• Practicing speech-language pathologists
• Instructors with minimal exposure to linguistics
• Students of Linguistics, Speech and Hearing Sciences, and Audiology and Speech Language Pathology seeking practical knowledge of the fields

Published by Routledge, this 254-page hardcover edition is available in English and was released on November 9, 2022. ISBN-10: 0367492911, ISBN-13: 978-0367492915.