Books published by Plural Publishing Inc

The authors have produced a comprehensive two-volume set with a combination of text and video demonstrating the clinical features of Velo-Cardio-Facial Syndrome (VCFS); the communication phenotype in VCFS; the natural history of speech and language in VCFS; diagnostic procedures necessary for assessing speech and language disorders in VCFS.

This is a self-help workbook that is intended for use by patients or by anyone who is bothered by tinnitus. It accompanies the two Progressive Tinnitus Management books -- the Counseling Guide and Clinical Handbook for Audiologists. This third edition of the workbook has been extensively revised and expanded to include new sections.

There can be little doubt that the huge developments in brain imaging technology over the past 15 years have opened up a whole new vista of possibilities for the assessment and treatment of human communication disorders. At issue of course is whether those possibilities are being realized and what form of influence this will have on the field.

This book provides a detailed road map for how audiologists can apply various management principles and other quality initiatives to improve both the delivery of services to patients and the overall performance of their practice. It provides tools as well as a step-by-step plan for improving quality across all facets of a practice.

This book clarifies the current state of understanding of the disorder and develops an evidence - based treatment strategy, using a number of challenging case presentations to illuminate the text. As the principal author of this landmark reference, he brings to bear his extensive expertise in the field as researcher and clinician.

A Survivor's Guide, now in its second edition, is a popular and useful guide to help those with head and neck cancer and those who care for them. This book is a valuable resource to assist those who need help overcoming the many difficult issues that confront them or their loved ones struggling with oral or head and neck cancer.

In this new book, the authors describe the preoperative aspects of Transoral Robotic Surgery (TORS), including patient evaluation, instrumentation and set-up, moving on to diagnostic endoscopic and surgical techniques for tonsillectomy, laryngectomy, tongue base and glottic resection, and speech and swallowing considerations.

Milestones: Normal Speech and Language Development Across the Lifespan is a textbook for the introductory course in Language Development for students in Speech-Language Pathology, Communication Disorders, Special Education, Educational Psychology and Education. It adopts a coherent chronological approach, beginning with responsiveness to speech.

This book should help conductors adjust expectations and methods to suit the condition and abilities of older singers. Maintaining one's vocal skill in later years is the goal, since getting better may not be possible.

In Pseudohypacusis: False and Exaggerated Hearing Loss, Dr. Peck has amassed information on the subject of this condition in ways never before accomplished. He has included all related subjects and has treated the different theories and beliefs in impartial and logical ways.

Designed for clinicians, residents, and otolaryngologists wanting to sit for the American Board of Medical Specialties' conjoint Board Certification in Sleep Medicine which, on implementation in 2007, allowed Board Certified Pediatricians, Otolaryngologists, Neurologist/Psychiatrists and Pulmonologists to sit for the exam.

Designed for busy clinicians, these stimuli are designed for use as standalone resources, or in conjunction with the authors' Treatment of Articulation and Phonologic Disorders. These are presented as handy ringbound cards that cover a range of sounds or phoneme clusters. In all there are 8 stimuli, available singly or as a set.

This book brings together the latest developments on history, physical examination, clinical voice laboratory assessment, common diagnosis and treatments, and other topics important to all voice patients, including those with neurolaryngological complaints.

Easy guide and quick reference for laryngologists, neurologists, physiatrists and others who wish to learn the procedure of laryngeal electromyography in order to stimulate and then evaluate the integrity of the muscles and nerves of the larynx, and to determine the cause of movement disorders of the vocal folds (vocal chords) and make a diagnosis.

Presents the most up-to-date knowledge related to allergy and immunology directed towards the unique needs of otolaryngolgogists. It is a resource to which physicians can refer to help them manage allergic aspects of common ENT problems and their diagnosis and management.

This text provides a practical approach for the analysis of the United States' Common Core Standards with a parallel analysis of children's strengths and needs, creating a template for intervention.

Comprehensive guide to the preparation and publication of research papers for researchers in communication sciences and disorders.

This text provides practical information to audiologists that enables them to create and deliver a successful telepractice program. Specifically, the book discusses the technological requirements, applications and models of service delivery in Audiology, policy and regulatory issues, and discusses future directions as well.

Written by world renown experts, Laryngeal and Tracheobronchial Stenosis provides practicing professionals an up-to-date accessible reference text for laryngeal and tracheobronchial stenosis.

With worldwide contributions from experts in the field of parathyroid disease and surgery, Parathyroid Surgery: Fundamental and Advanced Concepts is the only text devoted specifically to the surgical management of parathyroid disease. Chapters include detailed discussions of preoperative diagnosis and testing and advanced imaging techniques.

In the treatment of otosclerosis, it is crucial that surgeons be in full command of the many nuances involved in this extraordinarily challenging surgery. Authors Chris de Souza, Marcos V. Goyocoolea, and Neil M. Sperling have written a comprehensive text for otologic surgeons seeking to provide treatment with the most current surgical techniques.

A great text on hearing aids that covers every aspect of hearing aid technology, patient care and considerations for fitting.

Primarily intended for Otolaryngology residents or fellows in training who are preparing for the board certification exam or the in-service training exam, the book is also useful for those who are preparing for re-certification examinations in Otolaryngology. The book is a rapid review, arranged in an interactive topical fashion.

For speech therapists working with clients on accent modification in American English, this book provides many diverse techniques, from the level of basic sounds to the level of discourse.