This chapter examines multiple sclerosis (MS), including its epidemiology, aetiology, pathophysiology, clinical features, prognosis, and cognitive profile. Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) are primarily concerned with speech, language, hearing, voice, fluency, and swallowing in adults with neurodegenerative disorders and how each of these functions may be compromised by cognitive impairment. These aspects of communication are addressed at length in the language and communication profile of MS. Language is examined under the following levels: phonology; morphology and syntax; vocabulary and semantics; and pragmatics and discourse. Speech-language pathologists must assess and treat clients with MS. The techniques and approaches they employ in their work are addressed under SLP management.

This chapter examines Parkinson's disease dementia (PDD), including its epidemiology, aetiology, pathophysiology, clinical features, prognosis, and cognitive profile. Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) are primarily concerned with speech, language, hearing, voice, fluency, and swallowing in adults with neurodegenerative disorders and how each of these functions may be compromised by cognitive impairment. These aspects of communication are addressed at length in the language and communication profile of PDD. Language is examined under the following levels: phonology; morphology and syntax; vocabulary and semantics; and pragmatics and discourse. Speech-language pathologists must assess and treat clients with PDD. The techniques and approaches they employ in their work are addressed under speech-language pathology management.

This chapter examines mild cognitive impairment (MCI), including its epidemiology, aetiology, pathophysiology, clinical features, prognosis, and cognitive profile. Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) are primarily concerned with speech, language, hearing, voice, fluency, and swallowing in adults with neurodegenerative disorders and how each of these functions may be compromised by cognitive impairment. These aspects of communication are addressed at length in the language and communication profile of MCI. Language is examined under the following levels: phonology; morphology and syntax; vocabulary and semantics; and pragmatics and discourse.Speech-language pathologists must assess and treat clients with MCI. The techniques and approaches they employ in their work are addressed under speech-language pathology management.

This chapter examines Huntington's disease (HD), including its epidemiology, aetiology, pathophysiology, clinical features, prognosis, and cognitive profile. Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) are primarily concerned with speech, language, hearing, voice, fluency, and swallowing in adults with neurodegenerative disorders and how each of these functions may be compromised by cognitive impairment. These aspects of communication are addressed at length in the language and communication profile of HD. Language is examined under the following levels: phonology; morphology and syntax; vocabulary and semantics; and pragmatics and discourse. Speech-language pathologists must assess and treat clients with HD. The techniques and approaches they employ in their work are addressed under speech-language pathology management.

This chapter examines primary progressive aphasia (PPA), including its epidemiology, aetiology, pathophysiology, clinical features, prognosis, and cognitive profile. Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) are primarily concerned with speech, language, hearing, voice, fluency, and swallowing in adults with neurodegenerative disorders and how each of these functions may be compromised by cognitive impairment. These aspects of communication are addressed at length in the language and communication profile of PPA. Language is examined under the following levels: phonology; morphology and syntax; vocabulary and semantics; and pragmatics and discourse. SLPs Speech-langauge pathologists must assess and treat clients with PPA. The techniques and approaches they employ in their work are addressed under SLP speech-language pathology management.

This chapter examines vascular dementia (VD), including its epidemiology, aetiology, pathophysiology, clinical features, prognosis, and cognitive profile. Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) are primarily concerned with speech, language, hearing, voice, fluency, and swallowing in adults with neurodegenerative disorders and how each of these functions may be compromised by cognitive impairment. These aspects of communication are addressed at length in the language and communication profile of VD. Language is examined under the following levels: phonology; morphology and syntax; vocabulary and semantics; and pragmatics and discourse. Speech-language pathologists must assess and treat clients with VD. The techniques and approaches they employ in their work are addressed under SLP speech-language pathology management.

This chapter examines progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), including its epidemiology, aetiology, pathophysiology, clinical features, prognosis and cognitive profile. Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) are primarily concerned with speech, language, hearing, voice, fluency and swallowing in adults with neurodegenerative disorders and how each of these functions may be compromised by cognitive impairment. These aspects of communication are addressed at length in the language and communication profile of PSP. Language is examined under the following levels: phonology; morphology and syntax; vocabulary and semantics; and pragmatics and discourse. Speech-language pathologists must assess and treat clients with PSP. The techniques and approaches they employ in their work are addressed under speech-language pathology management.

This chapter examines Alzheimer’s dementia (AD), including its epidemiology, aetiology, pathophysiology, clinical features, prognosis, and cognitive profile. Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) are primarily concerned with speech, language, hearing, voice, fluency, and swallowing in adults with neurodegenerative disorders and how each of these functions may be compromised by cognitive impairment. These aspects of communication are addressed at length in the language and communication profile of Alzheimer's dementia. Language is examined under the following levels: phonology; morphology and syntax; vocabulary and semantics; and pragmatics and discourse. Speech-language pathologists must assess and treat clients with Alzheimer's dementia. The techniques and approaches they employ in their work are addressed under SLP speech-language pathology management.