The Linguistic Cerebellum

__The Linguistic Cerebellum__ provides a comprehensive analysis of this unique part of the brain that has the most number of neurons, each operating in distinct networks to perform diverse functions. This book outlines how those distinct networks operate in relation to non-motor language skills. Coverage includes cerebellar anatomy and function in relation to speech perception, speech planning, verbal fluency, grammar processing, and reading and writing, along with a discussion of language disorders. * Discusses the neurobiology of cerebellar language functions, encompassing both normal language function and language disorders * Includes speech perception, processing, and planning * Contains cerebellar function in reading and writing * Explores how language networks give insight to function elsewhere in the brain Content: Front Matter,Copyright,Contributors,IntroductionEntitled to full textChapter 1 - The Phonetic Cerebellum: Cerebellar Involvement in Speech Sound Production, Pages 1-32, Wolfram Ziegler Chapter 2 - The Role of the Cerebellum in Speech Perception and Language Comprehension, Pages 33-50, Ingo Hertrich, Klaus Mathiak, Hermann Ackermann Chapter 3 - The Cerebellum and Verbal Working Memory, Pages 51-62, Cherie L. Marvel, John E. Desmond Chapter 4 - Cerebellum and Verbal Fluency (Phonological and Semantic), Pages 63-80, Marco Molinari, Maria Leggio Chapter 5 - Cerebellum and Grammar Processing, Pages 81-105, Michael Adamaszek, Kenneth C. Kirkby Chapter 6 - Cerebellar-Induced Aphasia and Related Language Disorders, Pages 107-133, Kim van Dun, Peter Mariën Chapter 7 - Analysis of Speech and Language Impairments in Cerebellar Disorders, Pages 135-148, Florian Bodranghien Chapter 8 - Cerebellum and Writing, Pages 149-198, Kim van Dun, Dorien Vandenborre, Peter Mariën Chapter 9 - The Role of the Cerebellum in Developmental Dyslexia, Pages 199-221, Catherine J. Stoodley Chapter 10 - Conceptualizing Developmental Language Disorders: A Theoretical Framework Including the Role of the Cerebellum in Language-Related Functioning, Pages 223-256, Leonard F. Koziol, Lauren A. Barker, Laura Jansons Chapter 11 - Posterior Fossa Syndrome (PFS) and Cerebellar Mutism, Pages 257-313, Thora Gudrunardottir, Hyo-Jung De Smet, Lisa Bartha-Doering, Kim van Dun, Jo Verhoeven, Philippe Paquier, Peter Mariën Chapter 12 - Functional Linguistic Topography of the Cerebellum, Pages 315-335, Catherine J. Stoodley, Jeremy D. Schmahmann Chapter 13 - Deep Cerebellar Nuclei (DCN) and Language, Pages 337-353, Christophe Habas, Kim van Dun, Mario Manto, Peter Mariën Chapter 14 - The Use of Transcranial Magnetic Brain Stimulation to Study Cerebellar Language Function, Pages 355-375, Alan A. Beaton, Louise Allen-Walker, R. Martyn Bracewell Chapter 15 - Experimental Use of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) in Relation to the Cerebellum and Language, Pages 377-407, Georgios P.D. Argyropoulos Index, Pages 409-420

The Linguistic Cerebellum provides a comprehensive analysis of this unique part of the brain that has the most number of neurons, each operating in distinct networks to perform diverse functions.

This book outlines how those distinct networks operate in relation to non-motor language skills. Coverage includes cerebellar anatomy and function in relation to speech perception, speech planning, verbal fluency, grammar processing, and reading and writing, along with a discussion of language disorders.

• Discusses the neurobiology of cerebellar language functions, encompassing both normal language function and language disorders
• Includes speech perception, processing, and planning
• Contains cerebellar function in reading and writing
• Explores how language networks give insight to function elsewhere in the brain

"The linguistic cerebellum summarizes key research identifying the contribution of the cerebellum to language function. ... The book also discusses the neurobiology of the cerebellum, the functional topography, and the contribution of the deep nuclei to linguistic function." -- Back cover