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A Career in Speech and Language Therapy
This revised and updated edition of A Career in Speech and Language Therapy will tell you all you want to know about how to become a speech and language therapist. Whether you are at school, a mature applicant, or a post graduate, it will give you clear and concise information about this rewarding profession. It should also be of interest to parents, teachers and career advisors who may be guiding and helping others in their choice of career. Through the special feature of 'profiles of therapists at work' you will gain a unique insight into the working life of speech and language therapists in different settings. The book is written in an accessible style, explaining the essential terminology relating to communication problems in children and adults.
A Career in Speech Therapy includes:
Details about speech and language therapy as a career
An overview of communication problems
The skills and qualities needed as a student and as a therapist
How to apply for courses in the UK
Suggestions for further reading
Frequently asked questions
Jannet Wright is Professor in Speech and Language Therapy at De Montfort University, Leicester and is a Fellow of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists. Myra Kersner is a Senior Lecturer at University College London and has been awarded the Honours of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists for contributions to the profession. For many years they have been involved in undergraduate and post graduate education, including the admissions process for speech and language therapy courses. Their collaborative publications have proved them to be authorities in the field.
A Career in Speech Therapy includes:
Details about speech and language therapy as a career
An overview of communication problems
The skills and qualities needed as a student and as a therapist
How to apply for courses in the UK
Suggestions for further reading
Frequently asked questions
Jannet Wright is Professor in Speech and Language Therapy at De Montfort University, Leicester and is a Fellow of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists. Myra Kersner is a Senior Lecturer at University College London and has been awarded the Honours of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists for contributions to the profession. For many years they have been involved in undergraduate and post graduate education, including the admissions process for speech and language therapy courses. Their collaborative publications have proved them to be authorities in the field.
212 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2004
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November 28, 2025
helpful for my uni interview prep (•̀ᴗ•́ )و
i'm totally marking this as my first nonfiction of the year haha
i'm totally marking this as my first nonfiction of the year haha
July 5, 2023
A comprehensive and informative read detailing the aspects of a career in the field. This is essential reading and a good starting point for anyone interested in this topic.
November 10, 2012
Useful for my interview for studying SLT at university. :)
February 7, 2016
Packed full of information, tips and case studies. Written in a user friendly way.
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