A clear comprehensive introduction to communication sciences and disorders with an evidence based lifespan perspective this text provides a thorough introduction to communication sciences and disorders designed for undergraduate level students the new fifth edition continues the evidence based lifespan perspective it reviews and explains the most recent research evidence pertaining to the assessment and treatment of communication disorders from birth through the end of life in a clear . Introduction to communication disorders a lifespan evidence based perspective presents recent advances in the assessment and treatment of communication disorders in a highly readable manner each chapter is concise yet comprehensive striking a just right balance of information appropriate for introductory level students readers gain a basic foundation in the areas of anatomy and physiology of speech and hearing and an overview of the various disorders that affect voice fluency . Introduction to communication disorders a lifespan evidence based perspective international edition robert e owens jr college of st rose dale evan metz state university of new york geneseo kimberly a farinella northern arizona university c2011 pearson a new edition is available now format paper isbn 13 9780137033751 availability this title is out of print this item has . For introductory courses in communication sciences and disorders a clear comprehensive introduction to communication sciences and disorders with an evidence based lifespan perspective