Goal Writing for the Speech-Language Pathologist and Special Educator

Goal Writing for the Speech-Language Pathologist and Special Educator is a practical guide on how to ‘bridge the gap’ between the ability to assess, interpret, and analyze assessment information in order to derive functional goals for intervention. Contributed by experts in the field, this resource is appropriate for both novice and experienced clinicians in the field of Speech-Language Pathology and Special Education, as well as students learning to develop and write functional goals for different disorders and populations. Case scenarios available with each chapter provide real-world context for how to develop goals from the assessment process. Unit A Writing Goals: The Basics Chapter 1 The Elements of Goal Writing Chapter 2 Historical Perspective of Goal Writing and Contemporary Practice Unit B Writing Goals in Speech-Language Pathology, Aural Rehabilitation (AR)/Habilitation, and Special Education Chapter 3 Language Disorders in Children Chapter 4 Speech Disorders in Children Chapter 5 Pediatric Feeding and Swallowing Disorders Chapter 6 Adult Dysphagia Chapter 7 Adult Neurogenic Communication Disorders Chapter 8 Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Chapter 9 Aural Rehabilitation (AR)/ Habilitation Chapter 10 Fluency Disorders Chapter 11 Voice Disorders Chapter 12 Reading Disabilities: Skill Development through Assessment, Goals, and Strategic Instruction Chapter 13 Writing Disorders Chapter 14 Math Disabilities: Skill Development through Assessment, Goals, and Strategic Instruction

Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, New York

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