Introduction to Clinical Methods in Communication Disorders

NEW in the fourth edition! Fully updated and revised based on the 2020 ASHA standards and recent AAA standards, the new edition of this bestseller is the core textbook for all students in clinical methods courses—and a reliable reference for practicing SLPs and audiologists. Leading authority Rhea Paul and newly minted research scholar Elizabeth Schoen Simmons bring together more than 20 academics and clinicians for a state-of-the-art guide to contemporary evidence-based practice. Covering a broad range of disorders and developmental levels, this text sets emerging professionals on the path toward mastering all the fundamentals of practice, from conducting effective assessment and intervention to ensuring that practices are family-centered and culturally inclusive. Tomorrow’s clinicians will use this foundational textbook to guide their professional decision-making and provide the best possible services for people with communication disorders. What's new: New chapter on using principles of observation to gather accurate, valid data in clinical settings and more deeply understand clinical processes and procedures Expanded information on intervention principles, with case studies highlighting practical applications and an emphasis on evidence-based practice More on counseling in communication disorders, clinical documentation, relationships with supervisors, and single-case experimental design Updated information on technology in clinical practice New emphasis on automated analysis of communication samples Chapters on clinical competence and family-centered practice by renowned experts New student-friendly text features, such as learning objectives, study questions, and problem-solving questions Case studies and clinical examples throughout Reflects most recent ASHA and AAA standards With new faculty materials, including a test bank for each chapter and suggested projects that professors can assign students to practice the principles outlined in each chapter.

Table of Contents:
About the Online Materials for Faculty About the Editors About the Contributors Acknowledgements Chapter 1 Introduction to Clinical Practice in Communication Disorders   Rhea Paul Appendix 1A 2020 Standards & Implementation Procedures for the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology Appendix 1B An Outline of Standards for the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology Chapter 2 Ethical Practice in Communication Disorders   Barbara H. Jacobson and Arlene E. Carney Appendix 2A ASHA Code of Ethics (ASHA, 2016) Appendix 2B American Academy of Audiology Code of Ethics Chapter 3 Evidence-Based Decision Making in Communication Intervention   Mary Beth Schmitt, Laura M. Justice, and Marc E. Fey Chapter 4 Principles of Communication Assessment   Elizabeth Schoen Simmons Chapter 5 Communication Sampling Procedures   Rhea Paul, Nan Bernstein-Ratner, Marta Korytowska, and Ciara Leydon Chapter 6 Communication Intervention: Principles and Procedures   Lizbeth H. Finestack and Jessica A. Brown Chapter 7 Interviewing, Counseling, and Clinical Communication   David Andrews Appendix 7A Oregon Standard Individualized Education Program (IEP) Chapter 8 Public Policies Affecting Clinical Practice   Charles H. Carlin and Marie C. Ireland Chapter 9 Clinical Service Delivery and Work Settings   Jamie Marotto, Ellen Massucci, Cristina Pino, and Taryn Rogers Chapter 10 Issues of Cultural and Linguistic Diversity   Aquiles Iglesias, RaÚl Rojas, and Brian A. Goldstein Chapter 11 Technology and Communication Disorders   Elizabeth Schoen Simmons and Brandon Eddy Chapter 12 Family-Centered Practice   Patricia Prelock and Ashley R. Brien Chapter 13 Principles of Observation   Nancy E. Hall Appendix Suggested Projects Glossary