Communication Sciences & Disorders

The Speech-Language Pathologist: From Novice to Master Professional is a comprehensive review of practice in all speech-language pathology settings.  It addresses personal and professional concerns, as well as formalizes the framework for the developing clinician and the established professional.  This text provides expectations of employment from the movement of novice to expert in the work setting.  "Thoughts for Exploration" offer opportunities to personalize this experience.  It provides current resources, particularly web sites as additional resources, and provides insights into clinical efficacy.

• Provides a comprehensive theory of expertise within the profession-Provides evidence of the importance of the indicators of expertise and a framework for evaluation.
• Provides insight into new professional standards-Explains and applies new professional standards and the reason for their development.
• Demonstrates new standards across work settings-Reduces anxiety in moving from on-campus settings to work settings and provides information regarding decisions pertaining to off-campus work and future practices.
• Provides a look at expertise from a variety of perspectives-Practical content knowledge that can be used during educational and career development.
• Provides relevant current information across work settings-Assists in the early stages of career planning.
• Provides a continuum of professional development-Suggestions for professional development activity at each level of the continuum.
• Current resources for the profession-Useful reference material for all levels of professional development.

Part I            The What and Why of Expertise

Chapter 1     Expertise in Human Service Professions

Chapter 2     Evolution of Speech-Language Pathology as a Human Service Profession

Chapter 3     Expertise in Speech-Language Pathology

Chapter 4     Becoming an Expert in Speech-Language Pathology

Chapter 5     Evolution of and Quantification of Interpersonal Skills

Chapter 6     Professional Associations: Membership, Responsibilities, and Benefits

Chapter 7     Treatment Integrity and Evidence-Based Practice

Chapter 8     Competencies and Skills

Chapter 9     Multicultural Perspectives in Speech-Language Pathology

Chapter 10   Practitioner Context: Private Practice

Chapter 11   Practitioner Context: Schools

Chapter 12   Practitioner Context: Nursing Homes, Rehabilitation Facilities, and Community-Based Service Providers

Chapter 13   Practitioner Context: Hospital Settings

Chapter 14   Practitioner Context: University Settings

Chapter 15   Reflections

Clinical Methods and Practice (Communication Sciences & Disorders)
Introduction to Communication Disorders (Communication Sciences & Disorders)

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• Allyn & Bacon Communication Disorders SuperSite
  Allyn & Bacon
  © 2001 | Allyn & Bacon | On-line Supplement | Instock
  ISBN-10: 0205337619 | ISBN-13: 9780205337613
  URL: http://www.ablongman.com/commdisorders
  
  
  
• Communication Disorders Website
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  © 2007 | Allyn & Bacon | On-line Supplement | Instock
  ISBN-10: 0131737244 | ISBN-13: 9780131737242
  URL: http://www.prenhall.com/communicationdisorders
  
  
  
• CourseCompass (5.0) Instructor Quick Start Guide
  Allyn & Bacon & Longman
  © 2007 | Allyn & Bacon | Paper | Instock
  ISBN-10: 0205531709 | ISBN-13: 9780205531707
  
  
  

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