It is often useful, even necessary when a topic of research is new to you, to begin your research by consulting a relevant reference book first. The following is a list of communication disorders reference books in the Meriam Library.
MIT Encyclopedia of Communication Disorders
The MIT Encyclopedia of Communication Disorders offers nearly 200 entries covering the entire range of communication and speech disorders, from basic science to clinical diagnosis.
Concise Encyclopedia of Language Pathology
The Concise Encyclopedia of Language Pathology covers all of the main aspects of speech and language comprehension and production in children and normal adults.