Speech and language therapy

"Introduces students to the linguistic, medical, scientific and psychological disciplines that lie at the foundation of . . . [speech and language therapy.] Also addresses professional issues in speech and language therapy and examines how therapists assess and treat clients with communication and swallowing disorders. The book makes extensive use of group exercises that allows SLT students opportunity for practice-based learning. It also includes multiple case studies to encourage discussion of assessment and intervention practices and end-of-chapter questions with complete answers to test knowledge and understanding"--Provided by publisher.