Professional Communication in Speech-Language Pathology: How to Write, Talk, and ACT Like a Clinician

In Professional Communication in Speech-Language Pathology: How to Write, Talk, and Act Like a Clinician, Fifth Edition, the authors focus on preparing student clinicians for the diverse forms of communication they will encounter in their clinic practicum experience. The text highlights the importance of effective written and verbal communication in university clinics, medical settings and public schools, and provides guidance for these professional settings. Designed to help students navigate communication challenges, the text utilizes appendices with practical examples of diagnostic and treatment reports, data sheets and essential acronyms to equip them with the necessary tools to communicate effectively. To promote a student-friendly text, vignettes are incorporated into each chapter to present ethical dilemmas, interview scenarios and procedures for handling confidential health information to help students understand the material on a practical level. 

New to the Fifth Edition

• Expanded content regarding cultural sensitivity and bias
• Updated information on current requirements and policies for written documentation
• Expanded and updated information regarding HIPAA and the ASHA Code of Ethics
• Numerous additional examples to further clarify the content
• Reorganization of the chapters for greater flow of information
• References updated throughout to reflect current research and evidence-based practice

Key Features

• Each chapter includes learning outcomes, active learning exercises, and reflection questions
• Chapters include specific information to differentiate between the university clinic, medical, and public-school settings
• Numerous vignettes to illustrate key concepts and recommended practices 
• Helpful appendices provide practical examples of diagnostic and treatment reports, data sheets, and essential acronyms
• Evidence-based research is referenced as well as how to practically apply the information
• Student-friendly verbiage to make complex concepts easy to follow 

PluralPlus Online Ancillary Materials

For instructors: PowerPoint Slides, Active Learning Exercises, Reflection Questions 
 

A. Embry Burrus, MCD, CCC-SLP, is a licensed speech-language pathologist and was an Associate Clinical Professor in the Department of Communication Disorders at Auburn University for 14 years. Her areas of interest include children with developmental delay, children and adults who stutter, and supervision. She is also the author of a memoir about her family, The Life We Choose: A Sibling’s Story (Solomon & George Publishers, 2017) and is currently a full-time caregiver for her older sister with Down syndrome.

Laura B. Willis, MCD, CCC-SLP, is a Clinical Professor at Auburn University and certified Speech-Language Pathologist. She enjoys working alongside graduate students in the university clinic to provide high-quality services to clients of all ages and their families. Mrs. Willis also teaches an undergraduate course introducing students to Speech-Language Pathology clinic, clinical writing, and service provision. Prior to joining the Auburn University faculty, she worked at the Roosevelt Institute for Rehabilitation in Warm Springs, Georgia. She has presented numerous local, regional, and national presentations and she has been published in national journals.