Ostergren Jennifer A. Speech-Language Pathology Assistants: A Resource Manual

2nd edition. — Plural Publishing, 2019. — 574 p. — ISBN: 978-1-94488-326-3Written specifically with speech-language pathology assistants (SLPAs) in mind, Speech-Language Pathology Assistants: A Resource Manual, Second Edition, is a practical, easy-to-use manual that can be used by both SLPAs and SLPA educators. The text defines the roles of SLPAs and their supervisors —offering additional insight into the scope of practice of an SLPA per current American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) recommendations—and includes discussions, strategies, and examples of real-world issues, such as using augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) and working with individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Also included within the chapters are "Things to Consider" sections, which address important factors and modifications that can enhance the effectiveness of treatment activities. For example, incorporating play, literacy, and speech sound remediation into treatment or modifying the clinical interface to enhance group therapy dynamics for children and adults. Initial chapters are devoted to specific aspects of an SLPA's development, such as chapters on ways SLPAs can enhance clinical service through understanding of goals, lesson plans, data collection, and note-writing. Likewise, chapters on professional practice offer insight into ethical problem-solving, presenting a professional image, developing mentoring relationships, working with culturally and linguistically diverse populations, and the use of self-reflection for self-improvement. These chapters are followed by key principles for SLPAs to incorporate in clinical services provided to specific populations and disorders.Speech-Language Pathology Assistants: A Resource Manual, Second Edition is a key resource for enhancing skills and highlighting professional practice issues, for clinical practicum training or future employment. This is a text both SLPAs and SLPA educators will want to have on their bookshelves.Defining Roles: Speech-Language Pathology Assistants (SLPAs)
Defining Roles: SLPAs
Defining Roles: Supervision and Mentoring
Ethical Conduct
Professional Conduct
Cultural and Linguistic Diversity
Health and Safety
Skills Development
Deciphering Lesson Plans and Goals
Data Collection
Note Writing
Implementing Treatment
Using Behavioral Principles
Group Therapy
Treatment for Specific Populations and Disorders
Speech Sound Remediation
Early Intervention
Language Intervention for Children
Incorporating Play and Literacy in Treatment
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Augmentative and Alternative Communication
Adults with Acquired Neurologic Disorders