Foundations of Communication Sciences and Disorders is an exciting, new full-color textbook introducing concepts in communication sciences and disorders. Written in accessible, engaging and caring language, it is rooted in the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association's "Big Nine" knowledge and skill areas. Units provide cohesive "big picture" introductions and conclusions, while individual chapters focus on key information in smaller, more detailed packages. Going beyond expectations for an introductory text, it explores the emotional and social effects of disorders to help readers truly understand the profession. Visually stunning with colorful diagrams, figures, and photos, this text is designed for all types of readers, and encourages interest in the speech and hearing sciences professions. Loaded with special features to enrich the learning experience, this book is the total package.

Paul T. Fogle, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, has been a speech-language pathologist for over 35 years. Although he earned all of his degrees in speech-language pathology, he minored in psychology throughout each degree. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in 1970 and his Masters of Arts in 1971, both at California State University, Long Beach. Dr. Fogle earned his doctorate in 1976 from the University of Iowa. He specialized in neurological disorders in adults and children and stuttering. Since receiving his Ph.D., he has taught undergraduate courses on Introduction to Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, Anatomy and Physiology of Speech, and Organic Disorders. At the graduate level he has taught Neurological Disorders in Adults, Motor Speech Disorders, Dysphagia/ Swallowing Disorders, Gerontology, Voice Disorders, Cleft Palate and Oral-Facial Anomalies, and Counseling Skills for Speech-Language Pathologists. Since the early 1990s, he has been training in counseling psychology and family therapy. Dr. Fogle has worked extensively in hospitals, including Veteran Administration Hospitals, university hospitals, and acute, subacute, and convalescent hospitals. He has maintained a year-round private practice for over 30 years.

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