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This book constitutes a clear, comprehensive, up-to-date introduction to the basic principles of psychological and educational assessment that underlie effective clinical decisions about childhood language disorders. Rebecca McCauley describes specific commonly used tools, as well as general approaches ranging from traditional standardized norm-referenced testing to more recent ones, such as dynamic and qualitative assessment. Highlighting special considerations in testing and expected patterns of performance, she reviews the challenges presented by children with a variety of problems--specific language impairment, hearing loss, mental retardation, and autism spectrum disorders. Three extended case examples illustrate her discussion of each of these target groups. Her overarching theme is the crucial role of well-formed questions as fundamental guides to decision making, independent of approach.

Each chapter features lists of key concepts and terms, study questions, and recommended readings. Tables throughout offer succinct summaries and aids to memory.

Students, their instructors, and speech-language pathologists continuing their professional education will all welcome this invaluable new resource.

Distinctive features include:
* a comprehensive consideration of both psychometric and descriptive approaches to the characterization of children's language;
* a detailed discussion of background issues important in the language assessment of the major groups of children with language impairment;
* timely information on assessment of change--a topic frequently not covered in other texts;
* extensive guidance on how to evaluate individual norm-referenced measures for adoption;
* an extensive appendix listing about 50 measures used to assess language in children; and
* a test review guide that can be reproduced for use by readers.
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Good value, good service
My gently used textbook was exactly as represented, a great bargain, and arrived quickly.I would definitely use them again.

Great review of statistics for tests!
This is a marvelous review of statistics which a graduate student or professional needs to critically read and evaluate commercial tests.It is equally valuable in devising a test instrument. ... Read more

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Introductory textbook on articulation and phonology. For speech-language pathology students. Includes examples from a variety of languages, chapter summaries, and exercises to enhance comprehension. Softcover. DNLM: Phonetics. ... Read more

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A clinical text on speech articulation disorders in children, this book addresses the concepts of dysarthria, apraxia, and motor disability. Following an introductory chapter that includes thorough definitions of dysarthria, apraxia, and phonologic disability, it covers the general scope of speech disorders in children, a neurobehavioural model of speech disorders in children, assessment strategies, clinical profiles, treatment strategies, and a concluding summary on clinical research efforts and evaluation and treatment strategies. The appendices include: a description of clinical research protocols with normative data where available; a review of motor, speech, and language evaluation and treatment tools, and clinical exercises for treatment planning. This book should be of interest to speech-language pathologists in clinical and school settings, as well as undergraduate and graduate students in speech-language programmes. ... Read more

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Hardbound. Based of the 3rd International Nijmegen conference on Speech Motor Production Fluency Disorders, this book contains a reviewed selection of papers on the topics of speech production as it relates to motor control, brain processes and fluency disorders. It represents a unique collection of theoretical and experimental work, bringing otherwise widespread information together in a comprehensive way. This quality makes this book unlike any other book published in the area of speech motor production and fluency disorders.

Topics that are covered include models in speech production, motor control in speech production and fluency disorders, brain research in speech production, methods and measurements in pathological speech, developmental aspects of speech production and fluency disorders. Scientists, clinicians and students as well as anybody interested in the field of speech motor production and fluency disorders, will find useful information in t ... Read more

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A strong focus on the analysis and synthesis of language disorders teaches students to think like a Speech-Language Pathologist.

Ideal for undergraduate students, Language Disorders in Children strives to be much more than an introductory book. This innovative first edition text teaches students how to analyze, synthesize, evaluate, and link the information they are learning. Going beyond basic concepts and basic definitions, this book consistently offers readers opportunities for higher-order learning, preparing each student to become a careful evaluator of information with respect to language disorders as well as an adept problem-solver.

Language Disorders in Children is organized by disorder groups and theme, allowing students to easily make connections between theoretical information and clinical practice. Each chapter also includes a number of thoughtful features, such as case histories, clinical decision trees, and hot topic discussions, all of which facilitate learning both in and outside of the classroom. Topics of special interest include emergent literacy issues in school-aged children, the response-to-intervention approach, and the sequence of language in young children.

This text understands the need of today’s student to learn lifetime critical thinking skills, to see relationships between isolated ideas and facts, and think like a Speech-Language Pathologist.

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This is the second edition of Introduction to Clinical Methods in Communication Disorders which originally published in 2002. Like the first edition, this textbook guides SLPs through the entire clinical experience, including the process of assessment using a variety of instruments, sampling of communicative behaviors, and planning and implementing interventions. The chapters provide introductory and background information and also address current issues such as multiculturalism and technological advances. The book discusses a wide range of clinical approaches (pull out, consultation, collaboration) in a variety of settings (hospitals, schools, etc.) and shows how they apply across communication disorders. Based on standards mandated by ASHA, this second edition serves as an essential start to mastering the science and art of clinical practice. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (3)

Required, but Helpful Reading
My class has started this book from the back to the front.It is extemely helpful if you are entering the Speech/Language or Audiology fields.Lots of great information.My only complaint about this book is that each page doesn't note the chapter at the top of the page.So, when you're looking for a specific chapter while flipping through the book, you have to find the chapter title page.

Thank you.
I am very pleased with how nice the book is.It was brand new and nothing was wrong with it in any way.

Intro to Clinical Methods
This book gave a nice across-the-board overview of communication disorders and methods of assesing disorders. I used it to help me write a paper and will probably use it again in my work as a speech path. ... Read more

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This comprehensive resource guide was created in response to the requests from practicing speech language pathologists and parents of children with apraxia of speech for information on the nature of this complicated disorder and advice on assessment and treatment methods. Fundamental aspects of the disorder are discussed in depth and different viewpoints regarding apraxia are compared, eliminating the need to track down multiple sources. Detailed practical assessment and treatment guidelines provide speech language pathologists with a framework of how to help children with apraxia and the motivation behind each treatment. Case studies bring material into a real world context. ... Read more

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Very Clinical
This book had a few good suggestions for the lay person working with an apraxic child.But for the most part it is directed at the Speech therapist.The tools and assessments are for the speech therapist and not a parent to use.The terms and techniques are very clinical.The two best pieces of advice in the book for a parent or lay person are to use Dr. Suess books and slower music.Good luck.

Great Book!
I purchased this book because my 28 month old son was not talking.The speech pathologist narrowed it down to apraxia but would not commit to the diagnosis.Needless to say we were very frustrated.After reading the 1st chapter I felt like a huge weight had been lifted - it described our son perfectly.This book is very technical, I think it is written for someone with a background in this field but I was able to get a lot of ideas from it. His speech pathologist has explained many of the more complex issues.All in all it is a great book! ... Read more

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This book looks at the major changes that have occurred in the theory and practice of speech therapy for children with developmental speech disorders. It looks at current issues and their clinical implications, but the overall aim of the book is to set clinical practice firmly in a theoretical framework. While it is therefore essentially a practice book for practitioners, it also engages in the academic investigation of the nature of the different types of developmental speech disorders and their consequences for the children. This discussion provides the framework in which to consider clinical management and specific clinical techniques. A recurrent theme throughout each chapter is the impact of linguistics upon our understanding and management of children's problems in learning to pronounce. There is no doubt that the linguistic revolution in speech and language pathology has produced an entirely new perspective on these disorders by identifying the phonological dimension of speech development. Of equal importance is the expansion of knowledge about children's language development.Much more information is now available about phonological development in terms of what the developmental changes are and when they occur. This information is valuable in assessment and diagnosis. The book also includes a number of competing theories explaining how children develop their pronunciation patterns. These theories provide the premises upon which to establish a principled theory of therapy. To reflect these issues and their clinical implications the book is divided into three sections. The first section explores the framework within which to discuss developmental speech disorders. The second section covers three specific types of pathological conditions with which developmental speech disorders are associated. The third section examines the problems of children who have no evident major disabling condition and yet they experience severe difficulties learning to pronounce and subsequently, more often than not, learning to read and write. ... Read more

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Focusing on teaching students with communication disorders, the authors offer practical teaching strategies and provide brief definitions, indicators, and behaviors associated with speech and language disorders. ... Read more

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A practical text covering treatment of communication disorders, the Treatment Resource Manual for Speech-Language Pathology third edition is filled with specific therapy techniques and materials. This new edition is ideal for individuals entering into clinical practicum experiences and an excellent resource for speech-language pathology professionals looking for reliable intervention materials. Focusing on the most common characteristics and treatment approaches, and rich with forms, strategies, goals, and techniques, this is an excellent resource for instructors and clinicians alike. ... Read more

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Treatment Resource Manual for Speech-Language Pathology
I have only read the first couple of chapters but so far the material in the book has been very useful in my studies and beneficial in the formulation of goals and objectives for speech therapy services.It is written plainly and gives good example and provides worksheets to help generalize the information given in the chapters.

Excellent condition & fast shipping!
Book is in great condition and the seller has fast delivery! Will buy from this seller again!

Great book!
This is a very helpful manual, and was shipped to me very quickly.Thanks!

The book looks like new
The book was in very good condition when I got it, it looks really new.

Not as helpful as I had hoped
I guess I'd say this book is not quite basic enough for my needs right now as a student doing my first practicum.I'll probably go back to it later, but right now what I need is "practicum for dummies"!Also, it has limited examples and suggested ideas for each disorder.I recommend Survival Guide for the Beginning Speech-Language Clinician and Clinical Methods And Practicum In Speech-Language Pathology (Singular Textbook Series).I've found these two to have good basics. ... Read more

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Cleft Palate and Craniofacial Anomalies: Effects on Speech and Resonance is the only book of its kind that covers both oral and facial anomalies and cleft palate. Designed as a how-to guide for the practicing clinician, this book emphasizes what students, clinicians new to this population, and any member of a cleft palate team need to know in the workplace. It includes information on common craniofacial anomalies, associated anomalies, and genetic syndromes. Everything from basic information on anatomy, physiology, and embryology of the face and oral cavity to oral, dental, and ENT anomalies and their effects on speech, resonance, and feeding are covered. The evaluation section includes the perceptual evaluation of speech and resonance, the intraoral examination, and instrumental assessment procedures. The treatment section includes surgical procedures, prosthetic devices, and therapies designed to address speech, resonance, and velopharyngeal dysfunction. The need for multidisciplinary team assessment and treatment is also emphasized throughout. ... Read more

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Book arrived a day earlier than expected delivery. Book was in excellent condition and even included the cd. I was very pleased. Would definitely order from them again.

Best money ever spent!
This text is exceptional! I would highly recommend this textbook to any clinician working with children who have hypernasal speech/ VPI. It has proven to be the most USEFUL textbook I've ever had...let's just say this one is NOT sitting on my shelf collecting dust!It was so thoughtful of Dr. Kummer to include video examples of key issues related to VPI.I am so happy I purchased this text and found the price to be very reasonable considering everything it has to offer. Buy it, you'll be glad you did!

Great textbook from Amazon!
The book was exactly what i needed to do well in my class. It was the exact updated version of the original book.

A nice overview of available information
This is a nice reference to introduce you general issues, anatomic structures, and therapeutic and surgical techniques involved in the care of patients with craniofacial anomalies.

Great text for graduate students!
I have been teaching a graduate course in cleft palate and craniofacial anomalies for 20+ years.I am thrilled with Dr. Kummer's text.Students love it!It has a strong research base, but the information has excellent clinical application and is very readable with many case studies.Although it is geared toward speech-language pathologists, its multi-disciplinary orientation would make it a useful resource for any member of a cleft palate team.The information is complex enough to be useful to an experienced team member, yet the novice reader is given sufficient background information to be able to grow with the text.Exceptionally thorough and highly recommended! ... Read more

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...reviews more than 40 years of important contributions to the prevention and management of related language, speech and hearing disorders ... Read more

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B> Childhood Motor Speech Disabilities provides a comprehensive, up-to-date outline of all childhood motor speech disabilities. This book also gives readers a complete picture of the major nervous system disorders associated with dysarthria, presents the five types of childhood dysarthria, and clarifies the classification of childhood dysarthria.The eight years since the publication of the first edition have seen an increased interest in the nature and habilitation of the controversial disorder known as developmental verbal dyspraxia (DVD). The heated controversy and intense interest in DVD is questioned and put in perspective by pointing out that it is a low frequency pediatric phonological disorder compared to the widespread phonological delay of unknown origin.Childhood Motor Speech Disability also reviews and critiques a three-part research study by JSHR and two major textbooks that have been published since the first edition. For readers interested in childhood motor speech disabilities. ... Read more

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This edition has been extensively rewritten in order to reflect the changes in clinical practice and learning methods which have taken place since the fifth edition was published.The seventeen chapters are divided into three sections: normal voice, descriptions of the various types of voice disorders, and the methods of treating abnormal voice.A profile summary of each voice disorder is provided for easy reference and comparison, and tables are used throughout the text.New laryngeal images and electroglottographic interpretations have also been included.The current emphasis on evidence-based practice is addressed in the review and descriptions of intervention strategies used in voice therapy. ... Read more

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This text provides a synopsis of the important communicative impairments associated with 160 multiple anomaly syndromes likely to be encountered by speech-language pathologists. It describes the types of speech, voice, resonance, language, and cognitive disorders associated with each syndrome and provides up-to-date information about the etiology of each of the disorders. Summarized for each entry are a listing of the anomalies associated with the syndromes, the natural history of the disorder, the treatment prognosis that allows proper choices of treatment plans, and differential diagnosis. The text is liberally illustrated with examples of the many syndromes described. ... Read more

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Excellent Resource
The "Syndrome Identification for Speech-Language Pathologists-An Illustrated PocketGuide" contains descriptions of many, many syndromes. Most of the descriptions are accompanied by a photograph. The photos are not the best quality, but you get the idea of what the syndrome looks like. Very helpful for quickly identifying syndromes.

Helpful information but...
I think the information presented is helpful, for our field, and concise.However for the money I paid I would like nice quality photos.All the photos are pixelated and while it may not matter in terms of identifying a syndrome, I'm not sure why they felt the need to skimp on this part.Cell phone cameras take better pictures than those in this book.

handy reference
I am an SLP at a special needs preschool.My colleagues and I (including OTs, PTs, psychologist, etc.) frequently refer to this book.It's easy to look up a syndrome by name or by characteristics.The entries are concise and easy to understand.The syndrome is described, and then characteristics such as speech/language disorders, physical features, differential diagnosis, history and prognosis are given.It's probably not the most comprehensive book out there, but we find it very handy for the population we serve. ... Read more