Assessment of Communication Disorders in Children: Resources and Protocols
Dr. Hegde is Professor of Speech-Language Pathology in the Department of Communicative Disorders at California State University, Fresno. A specialist in fluency disorders, language disorders, research methods, and treatment procedures in communicative disorders, Dr. Hegde enjoys world renown as a presenter, contributor of original articles in learned journals, and as a prolific author of many best-selling scientific and professional books. He is on the editorial board of several scientific journals. Frances Pomaville, M.A., is a lecturer at the Communicative Disorders and Deaf Studies Department at California State University-Fresno. She teaches diagnostic procedures, anatomy and physiology, fluency, voice, craniofacial anomalies, traumatic brain injury, and dysphagia. She also supervises graduate students in their clinical practicum. Formerly, Director of Clinical Services at San Joaquin Valley Rehabilitation Hospital, Frances has served with distinction in private practice, acute care facilities, inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation settings, as well as in the public schools. She has unique expertise in cochlear implants and speech-language development because of her work with deaf and hard of hearing students.