Essentials for Speech-Language Pathologists

by Betsy P. Vinson

Ideal for graduate students transitioning to professional practice, th is comprehensive resource covers the "nuts and bolts" of speech-langua ge pathology. The text covers professional issues with ASHA guidelines and practice standards, followed by case law and legislation that dic tates professional practice in educational and healthcare settings, co mpleted by a review of the most common communicative disorders and cor responding assessment and...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0769300715
• ISBN13: 9780769300719
• Release Date: November 2000
• Publisher: Singular Publishing Group
• Length: 468 Pages
• Weight: 1.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 7.4" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Excellent resource

This is an excellent resource for any graduate student or SLP to have. It has sections detailing professional issues in speech-langauge pathology, case laws and legislation, and various disorders. For each disorder, it goes through the definition/description, assessment, and potential treatments. It also includes checklists and observation forms that can be photocopied and used in clinic. In addition, it lists specific additional resources (journal articles and books), which comes in handy when looking for evidence-based practice!