PROFESSIONAL ISSUES IN SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY AND AUDIOLOGY, 4E, International Edition 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.

"This book is an excellent resource for students of communication sciences and disorders. It is often used as a textbook for courses in professional writing, clinical methods, and professional issues. Throughout the text, the authors use anecdotal material, self-help questions, and humor to illustrate that learning to be a better professional writer does not require drudgery"--

With many more exercises, writing samples, and online resources, Professional Writing in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, Fourth Edition is an excellent resource for students of communication sciences and disorders. It is often used as a textbook for courses in professional writing, clinical methods, and professional issues. Throughout the text, the authors use anecdotal material, self-help questions, and humor to illustrate that learning to be a better professional writer does not require drudgery. The authors cover a spectrum of subjects related to professional writing, including, rules of writing (review of grammar, spelling, punctuation, semantics, and sentence structure), evidence-based writing and citing sources, ethics related to professional writing, writing diagnostic and clinical reports, and writing for professional career advancement. New to the Fourth Edition: * More exercises throughout the book * Incorporates APA 7th edition style * Reorganized for a greater flow of information: * Combined the chapters on Evidence-Based Writing and Ethics of Professional Writing * Combined the chapters on Referencing Resources and Internet Resources * Book now ends with chapter 8 on professional presentations * Expansion of English mechanics underlying syntax * Inclusion of the 2023 revised version of the ASHA Code of Ethics Key Features: * Exercises in each chapter * Numerous samples, including: * Institutional Review Board Research Review Form * Authorization of Release of Information Form * Journal Article Critique * Diagnostic Reports and Protocol Worksheets * Therapy Goals and Progress Reports * Types of Professional Correspondence * Presentation Slides * Resumes Disclaimer: Please note that ancillary content such as exercises and sample presentations are not included as in the original print version of this work.

Interpret them. This book reflects this change in emphasis. Written as a professional book for speech-language pathologists and audiologists, it will enable them to document the impacts of intervention on their clients in ways that medical insurance programs and public school administrators are likely to regard as being both "scientific" and valid.

Coursebook to aid students in their technical writing skills. Reflects the writing style of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, 4th ed.

In this practical textbook, now in its second edition, the authors introduce student clinicians to the various types of written and verbal communication they will encounter across three different clinical settings: university clinics, medical settings, and public schools. The text is written in a student-friendly manner, with appendices that provide examples of correspondence, diagnostic and treatment reports from all three settings, a professional term generator, and IEP paperwork. Chapters cover verbal interactions with families, allied professionals, and supervisors. Also included are scenarios written in the form of vignettes that address issues of ethics, confidentiality, and safeguarding clinical communications. For the second edition, the authors have added a new chapter on working with multicultural clients and their families. The second edition also includes expanded coverage of: Basic counseling of families, caregivers, and patients with regard to diagnostic results, recommendations, referrals, therapy goals, home programs, and progress Chart of common grammatical errors Writing measurable short-term objectives Diagnostic Protocols Documentation of data collection and cueing hierarchies Short and long-term graphing examples Report examples to include prognoses Certification procedures to become licensed in speech-language pathology Appendix of medical abbreviations

A Guide to School Services in Speech-Language Pathology, Fourth Edition serves as a comprehensive textbook for school-based speech-language pathology (SLP) courses and college students who are ready to embark on their student teaching experiences. With its summaries of cutting-edge research, evidence-based clinical approaches, workload solutions, and strategies for professionalism, the book is also a useful resource for practicing, school-based SLPs. The text begins by providing a brief history of school-based SLP services. It highlights the legal mandates set forth in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act; provides a review of the No Child Left Behind Act; offers new information about the Every Student Succeeds Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act; and summarizes court cases that have influenced and shaped school services. Then, the text delves into a description of service delivery models; provides valuable information about a workload analysis approach to caseload standards in schools; offers examples of how to write IEPs that reflect workload solutions; shares examples of implementation strategies; and offers concrete, real-life workload success stories. In addition, this text provides practical strategies for using evidence-based practice, proactive behavior management, conflict resolution, professional collaboration, conferencing and counseling skills, cultural competencies, goal writing, informal assessment procedures, and testing accommodations, including methods for conducting assessments for dual language learners. The final chapter provides the evidence base for links between language, literacy, and the achievement of school standards. This chapter is a must-read for every school SLP. New to the Fourth Edition: * New coauthor, Courtney Seidel, MS, CCC-SLP. * Examples of how to write IEPs that reflect workload. * Current court cases that have influenced school practice. * Information on implementing the 3:1 Model of service delivery and other evidence-based workload solutions. * Information on conducting assessments with dual language learners as well as evidence-based clinical strategies for this growing population. * Strategies to combat compassion fatigue. * Information about behavior management, conflict resolution, and mindfulness training. * Updated tables of evidence-based clinical strategies related to each disorder type. * Updated references throughout to reflect the current state of research. Key Features: * End of chapter summaries and questions to refresh critical information and improve comprehension. * Related vocabulary at the beginning of each chapter. * Real-life scenarios based on experiences from public school SLPs. * Links to useful strategies, materials, and resources such as the ASHA workload calculator and free Apps for intervention purposes. * An Oral Language Curriculum Standards Inventory (OLCSI) that provides checklists of what students should know and be able to do at each grade level from Pre-K to 12th grade. The OLCSI is a must-have tool for every school-based SLP. * Information and strategies about current topics such as Telepractice, children affected by the opioid crisis, assessment of dual language learners, and much more! Disclaimer: Please note that ancillary content (such as documents, audio, and video, etc.) may not be included as published in the original print version of this book.