Speech and Language Therapy
A Primer
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- Author: Louise Cummings, Hong Kong Polytechnic University
- Date Published: November 2018
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- format: Hardback
- isbn: 9781107174665
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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.
Read more- Each chapter concludes with annotated further readings that allow students to develop their understanding of the chapter topics in a highly targeted way
- Key points boxes at the end of each section summarize critical points, to ensure students have sound knowledge of a topic before proceeding to the next section
- A comprehensive glossary of over 600 entries that defines all terms used in the book provides quick and easy access
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- Date Published: November 2018
- format: Hardback
- isbn: 9781107174665
- length: 434 pages
- dimensions: 253 x 178 x 24 mm
- weight: 1.02kg
- contains: 44 b/w illus. 2 colour illus. 15 tables 17 exercises
- availability: In stock
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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