Introduction to Clinical Methods in Communication Disorders

by Rhea Paul, Paul W. Cascella

Based on standards mandated by ASHA, the second edition of this popular text is the thorough introduction to clinical practice that every SLP needs. A mix of working clinicians and academics combine research and practice to give readers a comprehensive guide to the entire clinical experience—one they’ll use both inside and outside the classroom. Completely revised throughout, this new edition covers a broad range of disorders and developmental levels and includes the latest on


implementing clinical approaches in a variety of settings


conducting the most effective assessment using the best instruments available


planning and implementing interventions


collecting communication samples


applying principles of counseling to communicative disorders practice


writing skillful clinical reports, referral letters, IEPs, and IFSPs


including families in all aspects of assessment and intervention
Ideal for students in upper-level courses or in-service professionals seeking a reliable reference, this essential volume will prepare SLPs to provide the best possible services for people with communication disorders.



Appropriate Courses

Clinical Methods in Communication Disorders


Speech / Language Intervention


Speech Pathology Assessment / Diagnosis


Language and Communication Disorders

Genres: Nonfiction

384 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2002

Reviews

[Elizabeth Artemis Bailey · Rating 4 out of 5]

Maybe weird to add a school-assigned textbook to Goodreads, but I did read the whole thing and it was a good read.

[Pele · Rating 3 out of 5]

I had to read it for my college course