Neurology for the Speech-Language Pathologist

Neurology for the Speech-Language Pathologist presents the fundamentals in understanding the nervous system in the context of communication. The book takes into consideration the nervous anatomic systems, such as sensory pathways. The text first introduces the speech-language neurology, and then proceeds to discussing the organization and neural function of the nervous system. Next, the book relates the nervous anatomic systems to language, speech, and hearing. The text also covers clinical speech syndromes and disorders. The book will be most useful to speech pathologists and therapists. Neurologists and neurosurgeons will also greatly benefit from the text.

Foreword Speech Pathology and Neurology: Intersecting SpecialtiesPreface to the Second Edition Preface to the First Edition 1 Introduction to Speech-Language Neurology Why Neurology? Historical Roots: Development of a Brain Science of Speech-Language How to Study Summary 2 The Organization of the Nervous System I The Human Communicative Nervous System Divisions of the Nervous System Summary 3 The Organization of the Nervous System II The Peripheral Nervous System The Protection and Nourishment of the Brain The Blood Supply of the Brain General Principles of Neurologic Organization Summary 4 Neuronal Function in the Nervous System Neuronal Physiology Myelin Summary 5 Neurosensory Organization of Speech and Hearing Bodily Sensation Sensory Examination Anatomy of Oral Sensation Oral Sensory Receptors The Visual System Central Auditory Nervous System Summary 6 The Neuromotor Control of Speech The Pyramidal System The Corticobulbar Tracts Lower and Upper Motor Neurons Alpha and Gamma Motor Neurons The Extrapyramidal System: The Basal Ganglia The Cerebellar System Summary 7 The Cranial Nerves Introduction The Cranial Nerves for Smell and Vision The Cranial Nerves for Speech and Hearing Cranial Nerve Cooperation: The Act of Swallowing Summary 8 Clinical Speech Syndromes of the Motor Systems The Dysarthrias Upper Motor Neuron Lesions: Spastic Dysarthria Lower Motor Neuron Lesions: Flaccid Dysarthria Mixed Upper and Lower Motor Neuron Lesions Extrapyramidal Lesions: Dyskinetic Dysarthrias The Cerebellum and the Cerebellar Pathway Lesions: Ataxic Dysarthria Other Mixed Dysarthrias with Diverse Lesions Summary 9 The Cerebral Control of Speech and Language Cerebral Anatomy Interhemispheric Connections Cerebral Cortex Association Pathways The Clinicopathologic Method and Neuroimaging Cerebral Blood Supply Summary 10 The Central Language Mechanism and Its Disorders A Model for Language and Its Disorders Aphasia Classification Associated Central Disturbances Summary 11 Language Mechanisms in the Developing Brain Brain Growth Cerebral Plasticity Development of Language Dominance Childhood Language Disorders Summary 12 Clinical Speech Syndromes and the Developing Brain Developmental Motor Speech Disorders Diagnosis of Neurologic Disorder with Primitive Reflexes Oral and Pharyngeal Reflexes Assessing Mastication and Deglutition Summary Appendix A Synopsis of Medical Conditions Related to Communication Disorders Appendix B Bedside Neurological ExaminationAppendix C Screening Neurologic Examination for Speech-Language Pathology Glossary Index