Main description:

Readers who want to learn the background and techniques of discourse analysis, refresh their knowledge of discourse production, update their knowledge of assessment and treatment of discourse production, and learn about contemporary issues of discourse annotation and analysis using existing computer software will find this book a valuable tool -
With its comprehensive coverage, it offers a thorough understanding of the nature, assessment, and remediation of discourse deficits in aphasia and related disorders
Readers will also benefit from examples throughout the book that connect theory to real-life contexts of discourse production

Contents:

Chapter 1 - Acquired Language Deficits Associated with Aphasia and Related Disorders

Chapter 2 - Elicitation Procedures of Discourse Samples

Chapter 3 - Clinical Assessment of Disordered Discourse

Chapter 4 - Research-Oriented Frameworks for Narrative Analysis

Chapter 5 - Multi-Linear Transcription and Analysis of Oral Discourse

Chapter 6 - Multi-Modal and Multi-Level Analysis of Oral Discourse

Chapter 7 - Considerations for Treatment Options That Can Facilitate and Enhance Discourse Production

Chapter 8 - Considerations for Multilingual and Culturally-Diverse Populations

Chapter 9 - Further Directions of Clinical Discourse Analysis