Intensive Interaction is an extremely effective approach for communicating and developing emotional engagement with difficult-to-reach individuals. This easy-to-use guide steers those who wish to use Intensive Interaction through its practical application, showing how positive results can be achieved by everyone.The three-part structure explains ......
Parents of children who stammer (also called a stutter) may see their child suffering with embarrassment, frustration or anxiety but feel at a loss as to how best to help.The book explains stammering from a child's point of view, using firsthand accounts to demonstrate the common feelings of anguish experienced, and clarifying what the child is ......
This second edition provides an overview of effective interventions for targeting language disorders in children for both emerging communication and more advanced language and literacy.
Evidence-Based Intervention Strategies for Communication and Social Inte
For Speech Language Pathologists (SLPs) preparing to work with children who have autism spectrum disorders, selecting effective interventions for communication and social challenges is critically important. This accessible book gives SLPs the in-depth knowledge they need to evaluate, choose, and apply today's best interventions for communication ......
To work effectively with individuals who have autism spectrum disorder, practitioners need in-depth knowledge on choosing and implementing interventions for communication and social challenges. This textbook and casebook bundle gives professionals the foundation they need to evaluate and compare today's widely used interventions.
Evidence-Based Intervention Strategies for Communication & Social Interactions
The second edition of this bestselling textbook gives professionals the foundation they need to evaluate and compare todays widely used interventions-and determine which ones will promote the best outcomes for the people they serve.
A Guide for Singers, Teachers, and Other Practitioners
In the current age, it is critical to understand the world of emotion and the impacts of trauma on the voice since many people have experienced trauma firsthand. For the first time, this interdisciplinary volume synthesizes existing research for singing teachers and other voice practitioners and presents practical examples for the vocal studio.
A Guide for Singers, Teachers, and Other Practitioners
When you're working with singers, you're in the business of feelings and, by extension, the business of the nervous system. Emotions play a crucial role in the applied studio, and in the present age, it is becoming ever more critical for singing teachers to understand the world of emotion and, especially, the impacts of trauma on the voice. The ......
This is the practical, friendly guide SLPs need to go beyond pull-out services and deliver successful communication and language supports as part of an inclusive school team.
A fun Australian-themed phoneme story that teaches young readers about the vowel sound I and where they can find it in different words. Beautifully illustrated, the rich colours and vibrant use of multi-media enhance the magical experience. The book is about the Brolga dance of some Sydney Butchulla Elders, evoking a journey to faraway Kgari.
A fun Australian-themed phoneme story that teaches young readers about the vowel sound I and where they can find it in different words. Beautifully illustrated, the rich colours and vibrant use of multi-media enhance the magical experience. The book is about the Brolga dance of some Sydney Butchulla Elders, evoking a journey to faraway Kgari.
Serves as an introductory guide to the origin, definition, and use of evidence-based practice in communication disorders. This book serves as a reference for speech-language pathologists and audiologists to the principles and process of evidence-based practice.
How can educators and therapists support effective communication for students with severe and multiple disabilities? Today's best research and strategies are in the NEW third edition of this trusted textbook and teaching guide. Current and future education professionals will get up-to-date information and practical guidance on the entire process ......
This essential guide provides a comprehensive overview of how children acquire language and what speech, language and communication impairments look like in early years, offering strategic advice on how to effectively manage and encourage the development of speech and language skills.
How can SLPs and other practitioners provide the best supports for adults with aphasia-and help them make a successful return to daily life? Clear answers are in this comprehensive text, the definitive guide to research-based strategies, supports, and technologies that improve outcomes for adults with chronic or acute aphasia.
Previously published as Articulation and Phonological Disorders, this classic text is the leading resource for courses on articulation, phonology, and speech sound disorders. Now in its ninth edition, the book offers the most up-to-date and comprehensive discussion of the clinical literature and evidence-based treatment available.
America X. Gonzalez is a Speech Language Pathologist Assistant, Lois Brady is a Speech Language Pathologist with 20 years' experience, and Jim Elliott is an Adapted Physical Educator. For the past 5 years they have worked together at Spectrum Center San Pablo, a private school for children with autism, Asperger Syndrome and severe emotional ......
Speech is a spiritual activity as well as an art form, lending itself to real interaction with both higher spiritual worlds and the human world of social conversation. This title shows that speech is a tool for any serious dramatist in conveying the reality of worlds, whether visible or invisible, to the individual souls in the audience.
Spotlights two of the most prevalent and researched genetically based disabilities - Down syndrome and Fragile X syndrome. This text clarifies the distinct speech and language issues associated with each disorder and helps readers conduct individualized assessment and intervention.
An ideal companion to the groundbreaking TILLS test! Screen with SLS, and then follow up and diagnose with TILLS. For use on its own or with the Test of Integrated Language and Literacy Skills (TM) (TILLS (TM)), the Student Language Scale (SLS) reliably screens students ages 6-18 years for language/literacy disorders, including dyslexia.
All humans have an innate need and ability to communicate with others, and this book presents successful approaches to nurturing communicative abilities in people who have some type of communication impairment.The contributors look at a wide range of approaches, including intensive interaction, co-creative communication, sensory integration and ......
Phonological development is linked with a child’s later success with language and literacy, but tests of early phonological skills are often not sensitive enough for the youngest children.
Phonological development is linked with a child's later success with language and literacy, but tests of early phonological skills are often not sensitive enough for the youngest children. That's why clinicians need PEEPS (TM), a comprehensive assessment of early phonological skills developed specifically for toddlers 18-36 months. Created by ......
Phonological development is linked with a child’s later success with language and literacy, but tests of early phonological skills are often not sensitive enough for the youngest children. That’s why clinicians need PEEPS™, a comprehensive assessment of early phonological skills developed specifically for toddlers 18–36 months.
Language, Literacy, & Academic Development for Students with AAC Needs
Part of the ""AAC"" series, this book aims to address the role of AAC in school settings and offer professionals models and strategies for improving outcomes for children who use AAC in the classroom. It guides SLPs in collaboration with teachers and other service personnel to ensure effective language intervention and academic success.
This evidence based and practical guide demonstrates the benefits allied health practitioners are seeing from taking therapy outside, and the reasons doing so can help clients of all generations. Resources are provided to make the process as simple and accessible as possible, empowering therapists to bring nature into their practice.
Examines the role of multimodal augmentative and alternative communication in supporting speech, language, and communication of individuals with Down syndrome, across the lifespan.
Karina Hopper was inspired to write this book after being unable to find a similar resource to use with two of her children who had delayed speech. She has worked as special needs support assistant and is currently studying for a creative writing diploma. Karina lives with her three children in Romford, UK.
A manual for the MacArthur-Bates Communicative Development Inventories (CDIs). This edition presents instructions for administering and scoring the forms; a set of normative data and guidelines for using this data; an overview of the CDI-III; information on scanning and automated scoring options; and more.
With a new co-editor and several new contributors, this bestselling core textbook on communication disorders is better than ever in its fourth edition, thoroughly revised and based on updated ASHA standards.
An essential resource for pre-service speech-language pathologists and practicing SLPs. The book provides a comprehensive overview of 21 evidence-based phonological and articulatory intervention approaches, offering rigorous critical analyses, detailed implementation guidelines, and helpful demonstration videos.
Analyzes a spectrum of phonologic and articulatory intervention approaches that are used in the treatment of speech sound disorders in children. This book and DVD set includes 23 treatment approaches used with young children with functional or motor-based speech disorders from early childhood through the early elementary period.
This eighth volume in the AAC series brings together the disciplines of AAC and ABA, both of which are needed to address the challenges of individuals with autism spectrum disorders and complex communication needs.
The Foundations of Whole-Person Care for Health Professionals
This multi-contributed book provides a detailed exploration of mind-body integrated, whole-person rehabilitation. Integrative Rehabilitation Practice goes beyond the treatment of symptoms to explore all levels, roots, and possible contributing factors to an ill health experience, and this book covers both the theoretical foundations of IRP and ......
Deborah M. Plummer has over 20 years+ó?? experience of facilitating groups and working individually with both children and adults. Formerly a clinical lead therapist working within the NHS, she also has extensive experience as a senior lecturer in aspects of health psychology and counselling. She regularly runs workshops and short courses on the ......
