Speech-Language Pathology

Clinical Management of Swallowing Disorders by Thomas Murry; Karen Chan; Ricardo L. Carrau This textbook for speech-language pathology programs examines the diagnosis and treatment of swallowing disorders in children and adults

Working with Communication and Swallowing Difficulties in Older Adults by Rebecca Allwood This accessible resource offers valuable guidance for all students and practicing speech and language therapists (SLTs) working with older people with communication and swallowing difficulties. Chapters provide up-to-date theory on age-related changes alongside practical strategies for clinicians to use in their daily work, from help with mental capacity decisions to supporting older people with good palliative care. Promoting a holistic approach to aging well, this resource dispels myths that surround the aging process while detailing the normal physiological and psychological effects of aging on communication and swallowing, as well as diseases and conditions associated with older age, such as frailty. Illustrated throughout with clinical case studies and helpful photocopiable resources to use in practice, this book is a key part of the tool kit for any speech and language therapist working with older adults.