{"product_id":"speechlanguage-pathology-assistants-a-resource-manual-9781597565004","title":"Speech-Language Pathology Assistants: A Resource Manual","description":"\u003cp\u003eWritten specifically with speech-language pathology assistants (SLPAs) in mind  Speech-Language Pathology Assistants: A Resource Manual  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 and 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. Within the text are chapters devoted to specific aspects of an SLPAs development. Chapters on clinical service enhance SLPAs 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. Another notable feature of this text is the appendices  which include checklists  exercises  forms  and clinical tools and resources for SLPAs. As 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45646663122997,"sku":"ByrdShop_1597565008","price":112.57,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9781597565004.jpg?v=1781676912","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/speechlanguage-pathology-assistants-a-resource-manual-9781597565004","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}