Communication Disabilities Sourcebook, First Edition explains what voice, speech, and language are, and how communication problems may develop in a person. Various types of communication disabilities and their impact on the personal, social, and economic well-being of a person are discussed. It offers information about recovery models and rehabilitation techniques along with the rights and benefits of people with communication disabilities.

Table of Contents

• Preface
• Part 1: Understanding Communication Disorders
• Chapter 1—What Is Voice? What Is Speech? What Is Language?
• Chapter 2—Communication Basics
• Chapter 3—An Introduction to Human Communication Disorders
• Chapter 4—Disorders of Speech and Language
• Chapter 5—Developmental Language Disorder (Phonological Disorder)
• Chapter 6—Sensory Impairments That Affect Communication
• Chapter 7—Central Auditory Processing Disorder
• Chapter 8—Disorders and Conditions That May Include or Create Challenges in Communication
• Chapter 9—Statistics about Voice, Speech, Language, or Swallowing Disorders
• Part 2: The Personal, Social, and Economic Impact of Communication Disabilities
• Chapter 10—The Impact of a Communication Disorder on Family and Interpersonal Relationships
• Chapter 11—The Impact of Communication Disorders on Learning
• Chapter 12—Cultural Attitudes toward Communication Disabilities and Stigma
• Chapter 13—Should You Disclose Your Communication Disability to Your Employer?
• Part 3: Recovery, Rehabilitation, and Caregiving
• Chapter 14—Assessment for Communication Disorders
• Chapter 15—The Importance of Early Intervention
• Chapter 16—Augmentative and Alternative Communication
• Chapter 17—Speech–Language Pathology
• Chapter 18—Telepractice
• Chapter 19—Emotional and Behavioral Difficulties That Co-occur with Communication Disorders
• Chapter 20—Coping with a Learning Disability
• Chapter 21—Coaching for Adults with Learning Disabilities
• Chapter 22—Caregiving for People with Acquired Communication Disorders
• Chapter 23—Recent Advances in Voice, Speech, and Language Research
• Part 4: Protections, Rights, and Benefits
• Chapter 24—Disability Rights History
• Chapter 25—The Neurodiversity Movement
• Chapter 26—The Right to Effective Communication
• Chapter 27—Academic Accommodations for Communication Disorders through the IDEA
• Chapter 28—The Individualized Educational Plan (IEP)
• Chapter 29—The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
• Chapter 30—Telecommunications Access for People with Disabilities
• Chapter 31—Employment Rights
• Chapter 32—Social Security Disability Program
• Chapter 33—Supplemental Security Income
• Part 5: Additional Resources
• Chapter 34—Organizations That Provide Services for People with Communication Disorders