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Introduction to Clinical Methods in Communication Disorders » (2nd Edition)

Book cover image of Introduction to Clinical Methods in Communication Disorders by Rhea Paul

Authors: Rhea Paul, Paul W. Cascella
ISBN-13: 9781557668790, ISBN-10: 1557668795
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Brookes, Paul H. Publishing Company
Date Published: November 2006
Edition: 2nd Edition

Author Biography: Rhea Paul

Paul, Rhea, PhD

Book Synopsis

An introductory textbook to the processes, settings, and issues involved in clinical practice in speech, hearing, and language disorders. The contributors, a mix of practicing clinicians and academics, present information on ethical issues, principle s of assessment and intervention, interviewing and counseling, public policies affecting clinical practice, issues of cultural and linguistic diversity, the use of technology, and family-centered practices. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Biography

Paul, Rhea, PhD

	About the Editor
	Contributors
	Acknowledgments
1	Introduction	1
2	Ethical and Professional Practices	19
3	Principles of Assessment	43
4	Speech-Mechanism Assessment	89
5	Communication Sampling Procedures	111
6	Principles of Intervention	159
7	Interviewing, Counseling, and Clinical Communication	183
8	Public Policies Affecting Clinical Practice	219
9	Clinical Service Delivery	239
10	Issues of Cultural and Linguistic Diversity	261
11	Technology and Communication Disorders	281
12	Family-Centered Practice	317
	Glossary	337
	Index	351