Movement Disorders in Neurologic Disease

Leonard LaPointe, Ph.D. Leonard L. LaPointe, Ph.D.,received his BachelorA's degree from Michigan State University and his MasterA's and Doctoral degrees from the University of Colorado. He currently occupies an endowed distinguished professor chair, the Francis Eppes Professor of Communication Science & Disorders, at Florida State University in Tallahassee. He has served invited visiting professorships in Australia, Hong Kong, and New Zealand and lectures worldwide. Bruce Murdoch, Ph.D. Bruce Murdoch is Head of the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences and Director of the Motor Speech and Neurogenic Language Disorders Research Centre at The University of Queensland, Australia.

• Introduction, Definitions, Foundations Etiologies Characteristics Negative Signs and Symptoms Positive Signs and Symptoms Limb and Speech Contrasts Course of the Diseases Principles of Management Speech and Neuromotor Control of the Speech Production System Dysphagia Management and Nutritional Aspects Language and Cognitive Effects Medical Treatments The Future New Developments Genetics, Stem Cell, Implantation, Pharmacologic

"The target audience for this book are clinicians and researchers in the area of neurogenic speech and swallowing disorders, but it would also be an informative resource for those seeking to advance their knowledge specific to movement disorders. The book opens with a brief introduction to movement disorders and a very useful appendix of terminology and descriptions relevant to the area. The list would be useful to pin on your notice board to allow you to quickly and easily remind yourself of the distinction between clonus, myoclonus, and rhythmic myoclonus (eeek!)... Chapter 5 describes the clinical course of the major movement disorders associated with the occurrence of motor speech and/or language disturbances, including PD, Huntington's disease, Dystonia, and Tourettes syndrome. This is an interesting and informative chapter which highlights the influence of a number of factors on the progress of the disease and the prognosis... The book concludes with plans, ideas, and thoughts on the future of movement disorders which prove enlightening and interesting reading... As a whole the readability and content of Movement Disorders in Neurologic Disease: Effects on Communication and Swallowing merit praise." --Fiona Hill, Senior Speech and Language Therapist, AMNCH Hospital, Tallaght, Update Magazine (2014)