Motor Speech Disorders: Substrates, Differential Diagnosis, and Management

by Joseph R. Duffy, Mayo Clinic

With expanded and updated information including current techniques, approaches, and case studies, the 2nd edition of this bestselling book continues its reputation as a dependable and outstanding evidence-based source on acquired motor speech disorders in adults. It covers the substrates of motor speech and its disorders, the disorders and their diagnoses, and management -- focusing on integrating what is known about the bases of motor speech disorders with the realities of clinical practice to ensure readers have the key content they need to be effective practitioners.Evidence-based practice focus with relevant research evidence and data from the Mayo Clinic speech pathology practiceIncludes the clinical characteristics of the primary motor speech disorders as well as general guidelines for differential diagnosisOffers authoritative guidance on the diagnosis and management of motor speech disorders by a highly respected expert in the field of motor speech disorders73 case studies demonstrate concepts as they apply to real-world practiceOver 100 table and boxes highlight important informationChapters include new research and theories, new techniques, current trends, and updated and new information sources22 new illustrations showcase the latest technology in the fieldFresh, new book design highlights case studies, boxed text, and tables – making it easier to find key informationNine new case studies reflect the realities of clinical practice today

Genres: Nonfiction, Textbooks, School

592 pages, Hardcover

First published March 1, 1995

Reviews

[EmHoReads · Rating 5 out of 5]

Did NOT see that twist coming in chapter 4

[Ruchel · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the best authors for motor disorders. Very clear, kind of like a bible for dysarthrias, plus he's a genius!

[Jessica · Rating 3 out of 5]

Every chapter says something about the dysarthria symptoms, but if you compare the chapters they describe the symptoms differently depending on what chapter it is. The symptoms should be the same every time you read about them so you can remember them. It is very thorough but could be better organized and written in a simpler style to facilitate learning.

[Romina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Super useful for my thesis on dysarthria! I highly recommend it for SLPs that want to learn more about motor speech disorders.

[Hale Hançer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Love it!

[Kristin · Rating 5 out of 5]

You won't like this unless you're an SLP. I just read it now that I've been graduating and working for 3 years in the hospital. This time around it was fabulous and extremely informative. (I skimmed a lot by the way.) It's funny how reading a textbook after you've been actually graduated and working is so much better! Before it was comepltely over my head. (Bob, I already know your response to this comment.)