Speech and language therapy : a primer
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Speech and language therapy : a primer
Cambridge University Press, 2018
- : hbk
- : pbk
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Includes bibliographical references and index
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Description
Providing a comprehensive introduction to speech and language therapy, this book introduces students to the linguistic, medical, scientific and psychological disciplines that lie at the foundation of this health profession. As well as examining foundational disciplines the volume also addresses professional issues in speech and language therapy and examines how therapists assess and treat clients with communication and swallowing disorders. The book makes extensive use of group exercises that allows SLT students opportunity for practice-based learning. It also includes multiple case studies to encourage discussion of assessment and intervention practices and end-of-chapter questions with complete answers to test knowledge and understanding. As well as providing a solid theoretical grounding in communication disorders, this volume will equip students with a range of professional skills, such as how to treat patients, how to diagnose and assess clients, how to help parents support children with communication disabilities, and how to assess the effectiveness of the various practices and methods used in intervention.
Table of Contents
- 1. Introduction to speech and language therapy
- 2. Linguistic disciplines
- 3. Medical and scientific disciplines
- 4. Psychological disciplines
- 5. Assessment and diagnosis
- 6. Intervention and outcomes
- 7. The profession of speech and language therapy.
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