Download or read book Assessment in Speech-Language Pathology written by Kenneth G. Shipley and published by Plural Publishing. This book was released on 2023-11-10 with total page 689 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Assessment in Speech-Language Pathology: A Resource Manual, Seventh Edition is the bestselling book on assessment for academic courses and clinical practice. The book covers the diagnosis and evaluation of a wide range of communication disorders in children and adults. This one-of-a-kind manual provides a comprehensive package of reference materials, explanations of assessment procedures, and practical stimulus suggestion. Many reproducible worksheets, forms, reports, and quick-reference tables are provided. Each chapter references many of the most used published tests and resources for assessing the given disorder. Multiple links are provided for online testing materials, including some standardized tests. This highly practical resource is separated into two easy-to-navigate sections: Part I highlights preparatory considerations; Part II provides materials and suggestions for assessing communicative disorders. New to the Seventh Edition: * New chapter describing an assessment from start to finish * Reorganized and expanded content on psychometric principles of assessment * New information on assessment via telepractice * New information on play-based assessment * New information on sharing electronic medical information * Reorganized and expanded content on medical and psychological conditions associated with communicative disorders * Several new tables and figures throughout to improve ease of understanding the material * Several new forms and worksheets for assessment * Updates to each chapter to reflect current research and practice * Updated and new recommendations for published assessment tools, sources of additional information, online resources, and apps * Multiple links to online assessment resources, including free materials and standardized testing materials 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 Disclaimer: Please note that ancillary content (such as eFlashcards, quizzes, and downloadable versions of the forms and worksheets) are not be included as published in the original print version of this book.