The SAGE Encyclopedia of Human Communication Sciences and Disorders is an in-depth encyclopedia aimed at students interested in interdisciplinary perspectives on human communication—both normal and disordered—across the lifespan. This timely and unique set will look at the spectrum of communication disorders, from causation and prevention to testing and assessment; through rehabilitation, intervention, and education. Examples of the interdisciplinary reach of this encyclopedia: A strong focus on health issues, with topics such as Asperger′s syndrome, fetal alcohol syndrome, anatomy of the human larynx, dementia, etc. Including core psychology and cognitive sciences topics, such as social development, stigma, language acquisition, self-help groups, memory, depression, memory, Behaviorism, and cognitive development Education is covered in topics such as cooperative learning, special education, classroom-based service delivery The editors have recruited top researchers and clinicians across multiple fields to contribute to approximately 640 signed entries across four volumes.
For example, a child who has spent time on his or her tummy and in attempted sitting positions but is demonstrating decreased muscle strength and tone to maintain independent sitting may be provided with supportive sitting equipment ...
This five-volume encyclopedia promises to be an authoritative, discipline-defining work for students and researchers seeking to become familiar with various approaches, theories, and empirical findings about human development broadly ...
The Index, Reader’s Guide themes, and Cross-References combine to provide robust search-and-browse in the e-version.
Key features include: 1,400 signed articles contained in 7 volumes and available in choice of print and/or electronic formats Although organized A-to-Z, front matter includes a Reader’s Guide grouping related entries thematically Back ...
(Lord Adrian 1928), scholars such as von Hornbostel and Wertheimer (1920) and Klemm (1920) proposed that interaural phase differences could be converted to interaural time differences (ITDs). Lord Rayleigh (1876, 1907) further observed ...
As precedence, The SAGE Deaf Studies Encyclopedia carves out a new and critical perspective that breathes meaning into organic deaf experiences through a new critical theory lens.
Child Psychopathology (3rd ed.). ... Foundations of behavioral, social, and clinical assessment of children (6th ed.) ... The publication manual of the American Psychological Association (APA) sets the standard for writing in psychology ...
Key Features Provides cross-disciplinary coverage, with contributions from experts in the fields of psychology, education, human development and family studies, and gerontology Highlights classic studies and theories and provides brief ...
... age. About 80% of victims of sexual assault are under the age of 30 years. Men's age of greatest risk for sexual assault is around 4 years, whereas the age of greatest risk for women is around 14 years. Rates of sexual assault are ...
The final assertion is that unique methodologies are required to capture communication change across the lifespan. ... The significance of a close network of friend relationships across the entire lifespan has also been a focus of ...