This book is designed to provide paraprofessionals with the information needed to work effectively as speech-language pathology assistants. The book includes information about a variety of speech, language, and hearing disorders. Information about bilingualism is also included.
The Handbook for the Speech Language Pathology Assistant is designed to be easy to read and understand.
Chapter 1 - Overview of the Profession
Chapter 2 - Hearing
Chapter 3 - Phonetics and the Sounds of English
Chapter 4 - Disorders of Articulation and Phonology
Chapter 5 - Language Disorders
Chapter 6 - Voice Disorders
Chapter 7 - Neuropathologies of Speech and Language
Chapter 8 - Stuttering
Chapter 9 - Behavior Modification in Speech and Language Programs