Widely recognized as one of the most valuable resources in speech pathology, Hegde's Assessment of Speech-Language Pathology Guide is now in its 3rd edition. Designed as a complementary volume to Hegde's 3rd edition of the Intervention Guide, it offers clinicians and students in the fields of communication sciences and disorders a quick overview of therapeutic techniques.

The most appealing features of a specialized glossary of terms, a clinical information book, and a therapeutic manual are combined in this unique and easily accessible resource. The assessment techniques are provided in a step-by-step format. Information not directly related to the assessment techniques is included in Hegde's Communication Disorders Guide, allowing for a more comprehensive coverage of assessment techniques and the addition of two important sections, making this edition more relevant and useful than ever!

Features:

• The new sections include alternative assessment approaches, developmental apraxia, reading and writing skills, psychiatric disorders related to communication disorders, and new forms of dementia.
• The assessment tools are presented objectively and represent the most common tools for the most frequently encountered disorders.
• Useful charts and tables highlight the wealth of information for a quick overview.
• Where necessary, both formal and simple assessment protocols are provided.
• Speed speech, neurogenic stuttering, and developmental stuttering have been optimized and revised in the main section “Fluency Disorders.”
• Sections found in multiple locations are highlighted, indicating that there is a main section with additional information related to the topic.