Movement Disorders in Neurologic Disease

"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)