Recommended Books (eBooks only)
Today, various books contain information about communication sciences and disorders. Below are the current books that are most heavily used by Penn State faculty and students. If you'd like additional recommendations, contact the Communication Sciences librarian Nonny Schlotzhauer (University Park, nonny@psu.edu) or a librarian at your location.
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PsychiatryOnline Premium PackageOnline text of the DSM-5, and other resources relating to psychiatric illnesses.
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The SAGE Encyclopedia of Human Communication Sciences and Disorders by Call Number: onlineISBN: 9781483380834Publication Date: 2019Looks at the spectrum of communication disorders, from causation and prevention to testing and assessment; through rehabilitation, intervention, and education. -
Springer Handbook of Auditory Research by Call Number: onlineISBN: 9781461491026Publication Date: 1992-presentThis book series presents reviews of fundamental topics dealing with auditory systems. Volumes published from 2005 to present are available online. Earlier ones may be delivered to any Penn State location by clicking on the "I WANT IT" button in the library catalog. -
Handbook of Language and Literacy, Second Edition by Call Number: onlineISBN: 9781462512003Publication Date: 2013-08-30Examines the linkages between spoken and written language development, both typical and atypical. Presents research-based practices for assessing student needs and providing effective instruction in all aspects of literacy: word recognition, reading comprehension, writing, and spelling. -
Handbook of Child Language Disorders by Call Number: onlineISBN: 9781315283517Publication Date: 2017-02-03Presents novel perspectives on researching the nature of language disorders in children, including sections on Typology; Bases; Language Contexts; Deficits, Assessment, and Intervention; and Research Methods. -
Comprehensive Handbook of Pediatric Audiology by Call Number: onlineISBN: 9781597566155Publication Date: 2016-02-01Covers typical auditory development, to identification and diagnostic processes, to medical and audiologic management of childhood hearing and ear disorders.
