* A reader-friendly introduction to the neurology of speech and language mechanisms in both children and adults * Provides a solid understanding of the nervous system and its clinical implications * New tables offer easy access to information * The emphasis on clinical information makes it a keeper for students as they move into practice Increased information on the auditory system and a new flow chart for the auditory pathwaysExpanded information on the embryological development of the nervous systemUpdated sections on pervasive development disorders, cognition, and cognitive-linguistic disorders