Treatment Resource Manual for Speech-Language Pathology - Softcover

Roth, Froma P.; Worthington, Colleen K.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1439055718 ISBN 13: 9781439055717

Publisher: Cengage Learning, 2010

Synopsis

TREATMENT RESOURCE MANUAL FOR SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY, 4th edition is an ideal text for students entering into a clinical practicum. Not only are basic therapy and information reporting techniques discussed, but intervention strategies for working with unique child and adult client populations are covered in a well-written and concise manner. The new edition has been completely revised and contains significantly expanded information on language disorders in children including early intervention, coverage of the response-to-intervention (RTI) service delivery model, metalinguistic skills, and appropriate instructional strategies for the development of writing skills. An expanded discussion of issues in articulation and phonology disorders including treatment models and goal selection strategies is also included. Updated references, evidence-based practice, and additional resources are provided for all chapters, making the fourth edition of Treatment Resource Manual for Speech-Language

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About the Author

Froma P. Roth, Ph.D., is a professor in the department of hearing and speech sciences at the University of Maryland, College Park. She received her bachelor's degree from Hunter College, her master's degree from Queens College, and her doctoral degree from the Graduate Center of the City University of New York. Dr. Roth's current research interests focus on the relationship between oral language development and early reading and writing acquisition, phonological awareness intervention for preschool children with primary speech and language deficits, and language and literacy development in children with cochlear implants.

Colleen K. Worthington, M.S., is director of the speech-language clinic in the department of hearing and speech sciences at the University of Maryland, College Park. She received her bachelor's degree from the University of Maryland and her master's degree from Loyola College, Baltimore. Her primary clinical and research interests include language development, phonology, and the supervisory process, including investigating the effectiveness of commercially available phonological awareness intervention programs.

Review

Cathy Bacon, M.A. CCC-SLP, Arizona State University, Clinical Associate Professor"This book provides a comprehensive, practical introduction to treatment of communication disorders for the beginning clinician. I am delighted that the Treatment Resource Manual for Speech-Language Pathology, has been updated and revised once again to include current practices in the field."

Heidi Harbers, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, Illinois State University, Associate Professor"A useful resource for anyone treating a broad range of communication disorders. This text illustrates how therapy plans are created and implemented."

Edition details

• Publisher: Cengage Learning
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 1439055718
• ISBN 13: 9781439055717
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 464