{"title":"Kate Swinburn","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKate Swinburn\u003c\/strong\u003e offers authoritative texts within the \u003cem\u003eEducation \u0026amp; Reference\u003c\/em\u003e field, specialising in linguistics and communication disorders. Her works, such as the \u003cem\u003eComprehensive Aphasia Test\u003c\/em\u003e, provide invaluable resources for both practitioners and students seeking a deeper understanding of language assessment and rehabilitation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese books blend rigorous research with practical application, making complex concepts accessible for clinical and educational settings. Readers can expect thorough guidance grounded in evidence, supporting effective diagnosis and intervention strategies.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"comprehensive-aphasia-test-by-david-howard-9781032128177","title":"Comprehensive Aphasia Test","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach Scoring Book is a complete set of score sheets for the \u003cem\u003eComprehensive Aphasia Test\u003c\/em\u003e bound together in a convenient booklet with an intuitive layout for scoring of each sub-test. The front page features a client information sheet for easy filing, whilst a master page allows for recording re-test scores in the same place for easy comparison. Scoring Books are supplied in packs of ten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eComprehensive Aphasia Test\u003c\/em\u003e (CAT) is a test for people who have acquired aphasia and can be completed over one or two assessment sessions. The test includes a user manual, a ring-bound cognitive screen and language battery, a scoring booklet, and—new to this release—a concise Aphasia Impact Questionnaire which replaces the former Disability Questionnaire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe cognitive section assesses people's abilities across a range of tasks that can affect rehabilitation. Forming the main body of the test, the language battery provides a profile of performance across all modalities of language production and comprehension. The Aphasia Impact Questionnaire was co-produced with people with aphasia. It is a pictorial Patient Reported Outcome Measure, which produces both qualitative and quantitative information. It supports the person with aphasia to provide a subjective rating of how language difficulties identified in the Language Battery affect their daily life, enabling first steps towards goal setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition, the CAT helps the therapist to track changes over the course of recovery and provides a guide to likely outcomes on the basis of an early assessment. It is supported by normative data on people both with and without aphasia, and extensive data on reliability and clinical validity. The CAT allows users to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIdentify underlying impairments\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFind where to focus assessments using PALPA and other batteries\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAscertain the practical, psychological, and social impact of aphasia, from the perspective of the person with aphasia\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCreate a profile of strengths and weaknesses to guide therapy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStructured around fully up-to-date models of language processing from cognitive neuropsychology, this test is an indispensable resource for speech and language therapists and researchers. It provides as much information about people's language ability as possible in a relatively brief test designed to be completed in 90-120 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47605254947052,"sku":"9781032128177","price":98.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781032128177-comprehensive-aphasia-test.jpg?v=1778128916"},{"product_id":"comprehensive-aphasia-test-by-david-howard-9780367761615","title":"Comprehensive Aphasia Test","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Comprehensive Aphasia Test (CAT)\u003c\/em\u003e is designed for use with individuals who have acquired aphasia and can be completed over one or two assessment sessions. The test includes a user manual, a cognitive screen and language battery, and a scoring booklet, all unchanged since the previous edition. New to this release is a concise Aphasia Impact Questionnaire, which replaces the Disability Questionnaire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe cognitive section evaluates abilities across a range of tasks that can affect rehabilitation. Forming the main body of the test, the language battery provides a profile of performance across all modalities of language production and comprehension. The Aphasia Impact Questionnaire is a pictorial Patient Reported Outcome Measure, co-produced with people with aphasia, offering both qualitative and quantitative information. It enables individuals with aphasia to subjectively rate how language difficulties identified in the Language Battery affect their daily life, facilitating initial steps towards goal setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBy capturing this information, \u003cem\u003eThe Comprehensive Aphasia Test\u003c\/em\u003e assists therapists in tracking changes throughout recovery and provides a guide to likely outcomes based on early assessment. The first two sections of the CAT are supported by normative data on individuals with and without aphasia, alongside extensive data on reliability and clinical validity. The CAT allows users to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIdentify underlying impairments\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFocus assessments using PALPA and other batteries\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUnderstand the practical, psychological, and social impact of aphasia from the perspective of the individual affected\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCreate a profile of strengths and weaknesses to guide therapy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStructured around fully up-to-date models of language assessment, from cognitive neuropsychology to patient-reported outcome measures, the test is an indispensable resource for speech and language therapists and researchers. It aims to provide comprehensive information about language ability in a brief test, designed to be completed in 90-120 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional scoring booklets can be ordered in packs of 10 at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.routledge.com\/Comprehensive-Aphasia-Test-Scoring-Book-pack-of-10\/Swinburn-Porter-Howard\/p\/book\/9781032128177\"\u003eRoutledge\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor customers interested in the electronic version of \u003cem\u003eThe Comprehensive Aphasia Test\u003c\/em\u003e (eCAT), please visit \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mearcian.online\/\"\u003emearcian.online\u003c\/a\u003e for further details. The eCAT provides an electronic administration and scoring system. Please note that Routledge and Taylor \u0026amp; Francis are not associated with this product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47605255045356,"sku":"9780367761615","price":611.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780367761615-comprehensive-aphasia-test.jpg?v=1778128933"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/kate-swinburn.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}