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Find reference resources
To find an overview of the language disorder that you are researching, books and reference resources are a great place to start.
Reference resources are things like encyclopedias or sourcebooks, which provide general information on a given topic in a concise format. Encyclopedia articles are often a few pages long and provide a list of references for further learning.
Two great reference resources for CDS are:
(1) The SAGE Encyclopedia of Communication Sciences and Disorders -- "...an in-depth encyclopedia aimed at students interested in interdisciplinary perspectives on human communication - both normal and disordered - across the lifespan."
The SAGE Encyclopedia of Human Communication Sciences and Disorders by
The SAGE Encyclopedia of 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.
Publication Date: 2019
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(2) Search the Booth Library electronic reference collection in the below box. Type in the name of the language disorder or condition you are researching, such as stuttering or cleft lip and palate.
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