Assessment in Speech-Language Pathology: A Resource Manual, Sixth Edition
About this ebook
The highly practical resource is separated into four easy-to-navigate sections: Part I highlights preparatory considerations; Part II includes procedures and materials for obtaining, interpreting, and reporting assessment information; Part III provides materials and suggestions for assessing communicative disorders. Part IV presents a quick-reference section, providing information on hearing considerations and medical diagnoses.
This must-have sixth edition reflects the latest research, best practices, and important trends and developments for assessment in speech-language pathology.
New to the Sixth Edition:
* Updated content throughout to reflect current research and practice
* New chapter on Selective Mutism
* New section covering the assessment of transgender voice
* Updated Sources of Additional Information in every chapter, with addition of recommended mobile applications for speech-language assessment
Key Features:
* Full-color design with images, charts, and illustrations to engage readers and display key concepts
* Each chapter concludes with practical forms, including worksheets, checklists, and additional sources of information
* Glossary of key terms
* Chapter tabs with separate colors for quick and easy access
About the author
Kenneth G. Shipley, PhD is Professor, Department Chair, and Associate Provost Emeritus at California State University, Fresno. In addition to teaching in various areas of speech-language pathology for many years, he also served as Chair of Communicative Disorders and Deaf Studies, Associate Dean of the College of Health and Human Services, and the University’s Associate Provost. Previous positions included teaching in the School of Medicine at the University of Nevada, Reno; and practicing speech-language pathology in the public schools, hospital, and private practice settings.
Dr. Shipley received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from California State University, Los Angeles and his doctoral degree from Wichita State University. He also completed the Management Development Program at Harvard University. Dr. Shipley has authored or co-authored a number of books, instructional programs, and assessment instruments in speech-language pathology; presented or co-presented more than 30 scientific papers at such conferences as Annual Conventions of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association; and has a number of articles published in major journals within the field.
Julie G. McAfee, MA, CCC-SLP is a practicing speech-language pathologist in Northern California. She has professional experience serving a wide variety of adult and child populations. Over the years, she has worked in acute care hospitals, rehabilitation hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, client homes, preschools, elementary schools, and middle schools. She is currently practicing at Bird-Kern-Dalmia, a private practice in San Jose, California. Mrs. McAfee is passionate about helping individuals obtain the highest possible level of communicative ability to improve their quality of life. Presently, she primarily serves pediatric populations, but she also enjoys working with adult clients as opportunities arise.
Mrs. McAfee received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Communicative Disorders from California State University, Fresno. Her early interest in research and writing lead to the co-authoring of this textbook. She is grateful for the opportunity to stay abreast of changes in the field in all areas, and enjoys sharing her knowledge, research, and experience with other professionals, and all who are affected by a communicative disorder.
