Neurogenic communication disorders arise from damage to the nervous system, affecting speech, language, and cognitive-linguistic functions. This book explores conditions such as aphasia, apraxia of speech, dysarthria, and right hemisphere disorders. It discusses neurological foundations, diagnostic procedures, and rehabilitation techniques. Evidence-based interventions and interdisciplinary collaboration are emphasized. Readers gain insight into treatment planning, recovery patterns, and caregiver involvement. This resource supports clinicians, neurologists, and speech-language pathologists working with neurogenic populations.
Tian Zhao is a clinical neuroscientist specializing in cognitive communication impairments resulting from neurological injury. Her body of work spans topics such as aphasia, dysarthria, and cognitive-linguistic disorders associated with stroke and TBI. Tian has collaborated with rehabilitation centers on protocol development for neurogenic speech therapy. She is also involved in cognitive-linguistic outcome tracking using neuroimaging techniques. Her scholarly efforts have received multiple research grants, and she frequently contributes to symposiums on neurological communication sciences.