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unique perspectives through combining discussion
of current research with insights gained from clinical
experience. These insights help the text achieve its aim of
promoting the idea of an excellent clinician by providing
information that few other textbooks draw explicit attention
to. A simple example of this comes early on where Hallowell
discusses the sometimes quirky and humorous nature
of errors in aphasia and the shared appreciation of these
instances between the person with aphasia and speech-
language pathologist. Similarly, chapters describing specific
intervention approaches for different aspects of language
rehabilitation are particularly clear and helpful, in providing
a simple step-by-step guide to implementation, along
with general principles and an overview of the research
evidence.
As with many texts published by Plural, there is perhaps
a slight emphasis on research evidence generated within
the United States in preference to other parts of the world,
although this is not to say that the research cited is not high
quality. Some readers may also have only a passing interest
when discussion turns to issues around reimbursement,
Medicare, and Medicaid, although Hallowell is mindful to
acknowledge differences in health care systems across
major English-speaking countries such as Australia and the
United Kingdom.
Overall, there is a lot to appreciate about this new and
ambitious text. Although many other texts may explore
the nature, description, assessment, and intervention of
aphasia in much finer and rigorous detail, few, if any, texts
offer such an effective and engaging balance between
current knowledge and clinical insight.
Along the way the topics explored reflect current trends and
priority areas such as language in the context of ageing,
cultural competence in view of increasing immigration
patterns, apps for intervention, and complementary and
integrative approaches to intervention.
Even within chapters that explore familiar topics, such
as the ICF and its application to aphasia and cognitive-
communication, assessment tools and methods, and
theories and approaches to intervention, Hallowell offers
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