Competencies and Strategies for Speech-Language Pathologist Assistants

First Edition
Author: Susan Moore; Lynea Pearson
ISBN #: 0769302483
©2003   Publish Date: 10/28/2002
Binding: PB
Pages: 580
Publisher: Cengage Learning

Price: $164.95

Product Benefits:

• Discussion questions and suggested activities accompany each chapter, along with numerous case studies and "real-life" experiences that make the content more accessible and meaningful to users
• A focus on multiculturalism provides the user with tools and skills to work successfully with individuals with communication challenges and their families from many backgrounds, cultures, and experiences
• Provides information on different state regulations and requirements for Speech Language Pathology Assistants, making it a comprehensive text for Speech Language Pathology Assistants across the United States
• Includes career-development and self-assessment tools to be used by the Speech Language Pathology Assistant to ensure continued on-the-job growth and development

Table of Contents:

Preface. Acknowledgments. About the authors. To the Reader: Letter from an SLPA. Chapter 1: Past, Present and Future of the Speech-Language Pathology Assistant. Chapter 2: Roles and Responsibilities of the Speech-Language Pathology Assistant and the Speech Language Pathologist Supervisor/Mentor. Chapter 3: Working With Your Speech-Language Pathology Supervisor/Mentor. Chapter 4: Communicating with Families and Children. Chapter 5: Working with Personnel in Your Setting. Chapter 6: Working With Diverse Populations. Chapter 7: Professionalism and Ethical Issues. Chapter 8: Legislation. Chapter 9: Health and Safety. Chapter 10: Observation. Chapter 11: Documentation and Record Keeping. Chapter 12: Screening and Assessment. Chapter 13: Intervention. Appendix A: Background Information and Criteria. Appendix B: Knowledge and Skills for Supervisors. Appendix C: ASHA Code of Ethics. Appendix D: Protection of Rights. Appendix E: Sample Individualized Education Program. Appendix F: Sample Individualized Family Service Plan. Appendix G: Educational Rights of Parents. Appendix H: Child and Elder Abuse. Glossary. Index

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