Professional Issues in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology

The 4th Edition of PROFESSIONAL ISSUES IN SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY AND AUDIOLOGY explores the most relevant and critical issues related to professional practice in the field of Communication Sciences and Disorders today. Written by a variety of highly regarded experts in the field, each chapter delves into a critical issue, such as research, education and health care policies, infection prevention, service delivery, multicultural populations, and more. Comprehensive in coverage, the topics provide an up to date view of the profession while preparing readers to earn their ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence. In-depth discussions also address professional pathways and organizations, employment issues, and ethical-legal considerations to get readers thinking about career advancement and success in any setting.

• Motor Speech Disorders: Substrates, Differential Diagnosis, and Management
• Interviewing And Counseling in Communicative Disorders: Principles And Procedures
• The Clinician's Guide to Treating Cleft Palate Speech
• Augmentative and Alternative Communication: Supporting Children and Adults with Complex Communication Needs
• An Advanced Review of Speech–Language Pathology: Preparation for the Praxis SLP and Comprehensive Examination–Fifth Edition
• Treatment of Language Disorders in Children (CLI)
• Counseling Persons with Communication Disorders and Their Families
• Assessment in Speech-Language Pathology: A Resource Manual (includes Premium Web Site 2-Semester Printed Access Card)
• Language Disorders from Infancy through Adolescence: Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing, and Communicating
• The Art and Science of Motivation: A Therapist's Guide to Working with Children