The core textbook for all students in clinical methods courses

• New chapter on using principles of observation to gather accurate, valid data in clinical settings and more deeply understand clinical processes and procedures
• Expanded information on intervention principles, with case studies highlighting practical applications and an emphasis on evidence-based practice
• More on counseling in communication disorders, clinical documentation, relationships with supervisors, and single-case experimental design
• Updated information on technology in clinical practice
• New emphasis on automated analysis of communication samples
• Chapters on clinical competence and family-centered practice by renowned experts
• New student-friendly text features, such as learning objectives, study questions, and problem-solving questions
• Case studies and clinical examples throughout
• Reflects most recent ASHA and AAA standards

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• Suggested projects that can be assigned to help to practice the principles outlined in each chapter
• Test banks for each chapter

Rhea Paul, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
Dr. Paul is a professor and founding director of the speech-language pathology graduate program at Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, Connecticut, an affiliate at Haskins Laboratories, and Professor Emerita at Southern Connecticut State University.
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Elizabeth Schoen Simmons, M.S., CCC-SLP
Ms. Simmons is a Ph.D. candidate in Cognitive Psychology at the University of Connecticut. She is
a National Science Foundation fellow and recipient of a predoctoral training grant funded by the
National Institute of Health to evaluate language processing using eye tracking and
electroencephalography in late talking toddlers.
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Invited Contributors: David Andrews M.S., CCC-SLP, Nan Bernstein Ratner Ed.D., CCC-SLP, Ashley R. Brien M.S., CCC-SLP, Jessica A. Brown Ph.D., CCC-SLP, Charles H. Carlin Ph.D., Arlene E. Carney Ph.D., Brandon Eddy M.A., CCC-SLP, Marc E. Fey Ph.D., CCC-SLP, Lizbeth H. Finestack Ph.D., CCC-SLP, Brian A. Goldstein Ph.D., CCC-SLP, Nancy E. Hall Ph.D., Aquiles Iglesias Ph.D., CCC-SLP, Marie C. Ireland M.Ed., CCC-SLP, Barbara H. Jacobson Ph.D., CCC-SLP, Laura M. Justice Ph.D., Marta Korytkowska M.S., CCC-SLP, Ciara Leydon Ph.D., Jamie Marotto Au.D., CCC-A, Ellen Massucci M.A., CCC-SLP, Cristina M. Pino M.A., CCC-SLP, Patricia A. Prelock Ph.D., CCC-SLP, Taryn M. Rogers M.A., CCC-SLP, Raúl Rojas Ph.D., CCC-SLP, Mary Beth Schmitt Ph.D., CCC-SLP

About the Online Materials for Faculty
About the Editors
About the Contributors
Acknowledgements

Chapter 1 Introduction to Clinical Practice in Communication Disorders
Appendix 1A 2020 Standards & Implementation Procedures for the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology
Appendix 1B An Outline of Standards for the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology
Chapter 2 Ethical Practice in Communication Disorders
Appendix 2A American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Code of Ethics
Appendix 2B American Academy of Audiology Code of Ethics
Chapter 3 Evidence-Based Decision Making in Communication Assessment and Intervention
Chapter 4 Principles of Communication Assessment
Chapter 5 Communication Sampling Procedures
Chapter 6 Communication Intervention: Principles and Procedures
Chapter 7 Professional Communication: Effective Counseling Techniques and Clinical Documentation Strategies
Appendix 7A Oregon Standard Individualized Education Program (IEP)
Chapter 8 Public Policies Affecting Clinical Practice
Chapter 9 Clinical Service Delivery and Work Settings
Chapter 10 Issues of Cultural and Linguistic Diversity
Chapter 11 Technology and Communication Disorders
Chapter 12 Family-Centered Practice
Chapter 13 Principles of Observation

Appendix Suggested Projects for Students
Glossary
Index

• A handy resource that shows you what’s been added and updated in the new edition
• A book excerpt that includes the full table of contents
• A slide deck that provides a comprehensive overview of the new edition
• Read this author Q&A with Rhea Paul