Publisher Description

With major content updates and enhanced supporting online materials, the seventh edition of Clinical Methods and Practicum in Speech-Language Pathology remains an essential resource for students in speech-language pathology who are about to begin their clinical practicum. The text is a comprehensive source of information that will help establish clear expectations for both student clinicians and clinical supervisors. It is hoped that students who read this book prior to starting their clinical practicum will be better prepared to meet the exciting and yet often challenging task of providing ethical and effective services to children and adults with communication disorders. Readers will gain an understanding of the structure of different clinical practicum sites; principles of ethical practices; conduct, behavior, and competencies expected of them; justifiable expectations of their clinical supervisors; and the many fundamental principles of assessment and intervention across most disorders of communication.The book is divided into two sections: clinical practicum and clinical methods in speech-language pathology. These sections provide coverage of the structural and functional aspects of clinical practicum in a variety of settings. The author emphasizes that clinical practicum is an exciting learning experience. The students will understand what is expected of them in each setting and what they can expect from their clinical supervisors. An overview of treatment methods that apply across disorders is also included.New to the Seventh EditionTwo new chapters:Chapter 5 on assessment, which includes a sample assessment reportChapter 6 on clinical reports, treatment plans, and data documentationThe clinical methods sections include new and expanded information on assessment, target behaviors, and treatment strategies for all disorders of communicationThe section on clinical practicum in public schools has been expanded to reflect the current guidelines and practicesInfused multicultural issues into all relevant chapters and consequently eliminated a separate chapter on the topicUpdated information on ASHA's new or current requirements and guidelines for clinical practicum and certification in speech-language pathologyExpanded and updated ASHA guidelines on telepracticeSummary of ASHA's latest position on the qualifications of clinical supervisorsInformation on the qualifications and scope of practice of speech-language pathology assistants in various settingsAdded chapter summary questions so students can assess their understanding of the materialSignificantly enhanced the suite of online resources, including more in-depth PowerPoint slides and a new test bank for instructors, plus sample reports, recording sheets, and templates for studentsKey FeaturesOutlines open each chapter and provide a summary of the key topicsA comprehensive glossary allows readers to easily find and define important terms or conceptsBulleted and boxed information for easy accessOnline supporting materials for students and instructorsPluralPlus Online Ancillary MaterialsFor instructors: PowerPoint Slides, Test BankFor students and clinicians:Assessment Procedures and ReportsBaserate Procedures and Recording FormsProbe Data Recording Form Examples and TemplatesTreatment Procedure and Data Recording FormsTreatment PlansTreatment Progress ReportsGlossary of Medical AbbreviationsGlossary of Educational AbbreviationsReferral Letter

Author Biography

M. N. Hegde, PhD, is Professor Emeritus of Communication Sciences and Disorders at California State University-Fresno. A specialist in fluency disorders, language disorders, research methods, and treatment procedures in communication disorders, Dr. Hegde is world renown as a researcher, presenter, contributor of original articles to leading national and international journals, and critically acclaimed author of more than two dozen highly regarded books in speech-language pathology. He has served on the editorial boards of several scientific and professional journals, has been a guest editor of international journals, and continues to serve as an editorial consultant to the Journal of Fluency Disorders.

Table of Contents

PrefaceCompanion Website MaterialsAbout the AuthorPart I. Clinical PracticumChapter 1. Clinical Practicum in Speech-Language PathologyClinical Practicum: An OverviewGeneral Preclinic RequirementsThe American Speech-Language-Hearing AssociationState Licensure BoardsDepartments of EducationThe National Student Speech-Language-Hearing AssociationASHA Special Interest Groups (SIGs)State Speech-Language and Hearing AssociationsRelated Professional OrganizationsASHA Guidelines on Clinical PracticumTelepractice in Speech-Language PathologyThe SLP Clients in the Digital AgeThe Speech-Language Pathology Assistants (SLPAs)Clinical Practicum as a Learning ExperienceReferencesChapter 2. Organization of Clinical PracticumSupervision of Clinical PracticumOn-Campus Clinical PracticumOff-Campus Practicum SitesClinical InternshipsCollaboration With Other ProfessionalsGeneral Administrative ProceduresClinical Supplies, Materials, and EquipmentReferencesChapter 3. The Conduct of the Student ClinicianGeneral Professional BehaviorASHA Code of EthicsOther Codes and RegulationsReferencesChapter 4. The Supervisor and the Student ClinicianYou and Your SupervisorQualifications and Requirements of Clinical SupervisorsWhat to Expect from Your Clinical SupervisorOff-Campus Clinical SupervisionResponsibilities of the Student ClinicianReferencesPart II. Clinical Methods in Speech-Language PathologyChapter 5. Assessment of Speech and Language DisordersDefinition of TermsCommon Assessment ProceduresAssessment Report WritingAssessment of Ethnoculturally Diverse IndividualsAlternative and Integrated AssessmentWorking With Interpreters, Translators, and TransliteratorsAppendixReferencesChapter 6. Writing Treatment Plans and Progress ReportsVarieties of Clinical ReportsWriting Without BiasClinical Treatment PlansClinical Lesson PlansIndividualized Education ProgramsIndividualized Family Service PlansVarieties of Progress ReportsSOAP NotesDischarge ReportsGeneral Record-Keeping ProceduresAppendixesReferencesChapter 7. Target Behaviors Across DisordersSelection of Target BehaviorsApproaches to Target Behavior SelectionGuidelines on Selecting Target BehaviorsSpeech Sound DisordersLanguage Disorders in ChildrenVoice DisordersDisorders of FluencyAphasiaRight Hemisphere DisorderApraxia of Speech in Adults and ChildrenDysarthrias in Adults and ChildrenDementiaTraumatic Brain InjuryHearing LossPersons With Complex Communication NeedsReferencesChapter 8. Treatment: Core Techniques and Data DocumentationWhat is Treatment in Speech-Language Pathology?Core Treatment Procedures Apply to All DisordersTreatment of Diverse IndividualsOverview of TreatmentDocumenting Client Progress in Evidence-Based PracticeHow to Use the Discrete Trial ProcedureHow to Baserate Target BehaviorsHow to Evoke Target BehaviorsHow to Shape New ResponsesHow to Increase the Frequency of Target ResponsesHow to Strengthen and Sustain Target BehaviorsNumber of Target Behaviors to Be Trained in a SessionTarget Behaviors vs. Target ResponsesHow to Sequence TreatmentHow to Increase Response ComplexityAppendixesReferencesChapter 9. Reducing Behaviors That Interfere With TreatmentBehaviors That Interfere With TreatmentMaintaining Causes of Undesirable BehaviorsGeneral Strategies for Decreasing Undesirable BehaviorsDirect Strategies for Decreasing BehaviorsIndirect Strategies for Decreasing BehaviorsHow to Design an Effective Response Reduction StrategyReferencesChapter 10. Generalization and Maintenance of Target BehaviorsGeneralization of Target BehaviorsMaintenance of Target BehaviorsWhy Treatment Gains are not MaintainedGeneralization and Maintenance ProceduresFollow-Up AssessmentsReferencesGlossaryIndex

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