A Guide to School Services in Speech-Language Pathology

by Trici Schraeder

Overview

This second edition has been revised, updated, and enhanced to serve as an even better resource for instructors of methods courses preparing practicum students for school-based experiences. It is also ideal for the professional speech-language pathologist who is seeking an overview of current issues in school-based services and practical solutions that have worked. Cutting edge service delivery models are described. The concept of a workload analysis approach to caseload standards in schools is introduced and implementation strategies are offered. Concrete, real life, success stories are shared. Strategies for proactive behavior management, conflict resolution, professional collaboration, conferencing and counseling, cultural competency, writing IEP goals (post IDEA '04), informal assessment procedures, and creating testing accommodations are offered. Real life scenarios based on experiences shared by public school speech-language pathologists gives the reader concrete examples upon which to scaffold these complex professional concepts. The Oral Language Curriculum Standards Inventory is a must-have authentic assessment tool in this era of inclusive practices.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781597569613
Publisher:	Plural Pub Inc
Publication date:	12/31/2016
Edition description:	Older Edition
Pages:	312
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 10.90(h) x 0.70(d)

Editorial Reviews

Reviewer: Joneen Lowman, PhD (Bloomsburg University)
Description: The emphasis of this book is on workload issues, not specific assessment and intervention strategies. It provides support to new school-based clinicians, covering topics related to the work setting.
Purpose: The goal is to provide students majoring in speech-language pathology with the lexicon, concepts, and strategies that are required to meet the work demands of the school setting. The focus is on workload issues such as service delivery, evidence-based practice, behavior management, and counseling. The author's recommendations align with ASHA's position on school-based services and current research.
Audience: This is an introduction to issues clinicians face in the school setting. Therefore, it would be appropriate for undergraduate students majoring in speech-language pathology, especially those who complete an undergraduate practicum in the school setting. It also would be appropriate for programs that offer a graduate track program in speech-language pathology geared towards the school-age population.
Features: The book first covers the history of speech-language pathology in the public school setting and legislative mandates that have influenced the profession's roles and responsibilities. The focus then turns to workplace issues such as caseload management, service delivery models, evidence-based practices, behavior management, cultural competence, and counseling. It concludes with a chapter on authentic assessment of oral language ability with supporting documents available on a CD-ROM. Case scenarios and example worksheets support comprehension. A nice feature is the vocabulary list at the start of each chapter where the author clearly defines words that will be critical to comprehending the concepts presented in the chapter.
Assessment: The organization of the book helps readers understand the concepts. The author addresses topics such as caseload management and behavior management, which are critical issues to speech-language pathologists in the schools. Overall, the information is relevant. The strength of this book is its utility. The author provides numerous examples and appendixes that are directly applicable to the school setting with little effort necessary on the part of clinicians — they can simply copy and implement. This feature will help new clinicians implement quality practices.

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