Essentials For Speech-Language Pathologists

Ideal for graduate students transitioning to professional practice, this comprehensive resource covers the "nuts and bolts" of speech-language pathology. The text covers professional issues with ASHA guidelines and practice standards, followed by case law and legislation that dictates professional practice in educational and healthcare settings, completed by a review of the most common communicative disorders and corresponding assessment and treatment guidelines. This all-inclusive manual is recommended r

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Vinson (communication sciences, U. of Florida) begins with coverage of professional issues with ASHA guidelines and practice standards, followed by case law and legislation that dictates professional practice in educational and health care settings. Chapters devoted to the most common communicative disorders and corresponding assessment and treatment guidelines comprise the main part of the text. A resource section lists pertinent websites, organizations, publications, equipment, tests, and materials. Intended for students and professionals, especially those preparing to take the Praxis Examination in Speech-Language Pathology. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Betsy Partin Vinson, M.Med.Sc Clinical Associate Professor and Director of Clinical Education at the University of Florida.