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Treatment Resource Manual for Speech-Language Pathology

Seventh Edition

Froma P. Roth, Colleen K. Worthington

Details: 447 pages, Two-Color, Softcover, 8.5" x 11"

ISBN13: 978-1-63550-653-2

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The leading book on intervention methods in speech-language pathology!
Now with more online supplementary materials!

With major content updates and many more supporting online materials, the seventh edition of the Treatment Resource Manual for Speech-Language Pathology is an accessible and reliable source of basic treatment information and techniques for a wide range of speech and language disorders. This detailed, evidence-based manual includes complete coverage of common disorder characteristics, treatment approaches, reporting techniques, and patient profiles for child and adult clients.

Divided into two sections, the first focuses on preparing for effective interventions, and includes the basic principles of speech-language therapies including various reporting systems and techniques. The second part, the bulk of the book, is devoted to treatments for specific communication disorders, including speech sound disorders, pediatric language disorders, autism spectrum disorder, adult aphasia and traumatic brain injury (TBI), motor speech disorders, dysphagia, stuttering, voice disorders, and alaryngeal speech. The last three chapters focus on effective counseling skills, cultural competence and considerations, and contemporary professional issues, including critical thinking, telepractice, simulation technologies, and coding and reimbursement.

Treatment Resource Manual for Speech-Language Pathology, Seventh Edition is an ideal resource for academic courses on intervention and clinical methods in graduate speech-language programs and as a more practical supplementary text to the more traditional theoretical books used for undergraduate clinical methods courses.  It is also helpful as a study guide for certification and licensing exams, and a handy manual for practicing clinicians in need of a single resource for specific therapy techniques and materials for a wide variety of communication disorders. 

New to the Seventh Edition

  • Updates to each disorder-focused chapter on treatment efficacy and evidence-based practice
  • New focus on a social model of disability (diversity-affirming approach to intervention)
  • Substantial update on approaches for autism
  • Expanded discussion of the use of telepractice to conduct intervention
  • Expanded information on cultural/linguistic diversity and cultural responsiveness/competence within the context of therapeutic intervention
  • Updated information on incidence/prevalence of aphasia and expanded discussion of treatment efficacy in TBI, spasmodic dysphonia, and goals for treatment of motor speech disorders
  • QR codes in the margins lead to websites of the key resources discussed  
  • Additional Helpful Hints in each disorder chapter 
  • Updates to the Lists of Additional Resources and Recommended Readings 
  • Updated citations and references throughout 
  • Significant expansion of supplementary online materials to facilitate pedagogy and enhance learning

Key Features

  • Chapters focused on treatment of disorders include a concise description of the disorder, case examples, specific suggestions for the selection of therapy targets, and sample therapy activities
  • QR codes linking to key resources 
  • Bolded key terms with an end-of-book glossary
  • A multitude of case examples, reference tables, charts, figures, and reproducible forms
  • Helpful Hints and Lists of Additional Resources in each chapter
  • Updated book appendices that include the new ASHA Code of Ethics and Cultural Competency checklists in addition to disorder-specific appendices in many chapters 

PluralPlus Online Ancillary Materials

For instructors: PowerPoint slides, Test bank, In-Class Activities, Videos
For students and clinicians: Study quizzes, Glossary, Flashcards, Videos, Printable forms/documents, Appendices, and Bibliography

Case Examples by Disorder
List of Tables

List of Forms and Figures

Preface

Acknowledgments

About the Authors

Part One. Preparing for Effective Intervention

Chapter 1. The Essential Ingredients of Good Therapy: Basic Skills
Philosophy
Universal Design Principles for Learning: An Overarching Framework
    General Principles of Intervention
Programming
    Selection of Therapy Targets
    Sequencing of Therapy Targets
    Generalization/Carryover
    Termination of Therapy
    Formulation of Behavioral Objectives
Theories of Learning
    Innateness Theory/Biological Model
    Behavioral Model
    Constructivism/Interactionist/Integrative Model
Behavior Modification
    Types of Reinforcement
    Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports
    Schedules of Reinforcement
Key Teaching/Scaffolding Strategies
    Homework
Session Design
    Basic Training Protocol
    Task Order
    Dynamics of Therapy
    Group Therapy
Data Collection
    Recording Session Data
    Probes
Collaborative Service Delivery Models
Multitiered Systems of Support/Response to Intervention
    Current Challenges of RTI
    Treatment Efficacy/Evidence-Based Practice
    Treatment Intensity and Dosage
Setting Specific Professional Terminology
Troubleshooting Tips for Therapy Sessions
Conclusion
Additional Resources

Chapter Appendices located on the PluralPlus companion website (not included in print version)
    Appendix 1–A: Therapy Observation Checklist
    Appendix 1–B: Worksheet for Identifying Behavioral Objectives
    Appendix 1–C: Worksheet for Formulating and Writing Behavioral Objectives
    Appendix 1–D: Sample Daily Therapy Plan
    Appendix 1–E: Daily Therapy Plan
    Appendix 1–F: Report of Observation Hours
Appendix 1–G: Instructions for Using Data Recording Forms
Appendix 1–H: Sample Positive Behavioral Intervention and Support Plan

Chapter 2. Information Reporting Systems and Techniques
Philosophy
Technical Writing Style
Report Formats
    Initial Therapy Plan
    Session Notes
    Progress and Final Reports
Tips for Proofreading Clinical Reports
Individualized Education Program
    Due Process
Individualized Family Service Plan
    504 Plan
Professional Correspondence
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
Additional Resources
Chapter Appendices located on the Plural+Plus companion website (not included in print version)
Appendix 2–A: Sample Initial Therapy Plan
Appendix 2–B: Sample Progress Report
Appendix 2–C: Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)


Part Two. Providing Treatment for Communication Disorders

Chapter 3. Intervention for Articulation and Phonology in Children
Treatment Approaches 
    Traditional
    Motor-Kinesthetic
    Distinctive Features
    Paired Oppositions—Minimal and Maximal
    Phonological Processes
    Cycles Approach
    Core Vocabulary
    Metaphon
Oral-Motor Considerations
Treatment Efficacy and Evidence-Based Practice
Target Selection for Intervention Programming
    Developmental
    Nondevelopmental
    Helpful Hints (Functional Articulation Disorders)
    Helpful Hints (Phonological Disorders)
 Organic Articulation Disorders
    Cleft Palate
    Example Profile    
    Sample Activities
    Helpful Hints
    Hearing Impairment
    Example Profile
    Sample Activities
    Helpful Hints
    Childhood Apraxia of Speech
    Example Profile
    Sample Activities
    Helpful Hints
Conclusion
    Articulation and Phonology
    Oral-Motor Dysfunction
Additional Resources
    Articulation
    Phonology
Chapter Appendices located on the Plural+Plus companion website (not included in print version)
Appendix 3–A: Phonetic Placement Instructions for Difficult-to-Teach Sounds
Appendix 3–B: Diadochokinetic Rates for Children

Introduction to Chapters 4 and 5. Introduction to Language Intervention for Children and Adolescents
Classification of Language Disorders
Relationship Between Oral Language and Literacy
    Role of the Speech-Language Pathologist in Literacy
Theoretical Models of Intervention
Treatment Efficacy/Evidence-Based Practice

Chapter 4. Intervention for Language in Infants and Preschool Children
Intervention With Infants (Birth to 3 Years)
    American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Early Intervention Guidelines
    Prelinguistic and Early Language Therapy Targets
    Helpful Hints
Intervention With Children (3 to 5 Years)
Treatment Approaches for Infants, Toddlers, and Preschoolers
Emergent Literacy Intervention (Birth Through Preschool Years)
    Helpful Hints
Conclusion
Additional Resources
Chapter Appendices located on the Plural+Plus companion website (not included in print version)
Appendix 4–A: Developmental Language Milestones: Birth to 5 Years
Appendix 4–B: Gross and Fine Motor Developmental Milestones
Appendix 4–C: Stages of Cognitive Development
Appendix 4–D: Gesture Developmental Milestones: 9 to 16 Months
Appendix 4–E: Development of Vision
Appendix 4–F: Feeding Developmental Milestones
Appendix 4–G: Stages of Play Development
Appendix 4–H: Developmental Toy List
Appendix 4–I: Examples of Lessons From “Promoting Awareness of Speech Sounds” (PASS)

Chapter 5. Intervention for Language in School-Age Children Through Adolescence
Characteristics of Students Ages 5 to 10 Years
Characteristics of Adolescents 10 to 18 Years
Intervention Considerations for School-Age Children and Adolescents
    The Common Core State Standards
Treatment Approaches for School-Age Children and Adolescents
    Instructional Strategies for Writing
    Example Profiles
Conclusion
Additional Resources
Chapter Appendix located on the Plural+Plus companion website (not included in print version)
Appendix 5–A: Types of Cohesion

Chapter 6. Intervention for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Overview of Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Incidence
    Etiology
Characteristics of Children With ASD
    Social Communication
    Repetitive/Restricted Behaviors, Interests, and Activities
    Language and Speech Considerations
    Emergent Literacy and Literacy    
    Medications
    Outcomes
Treatment Efficacy/Evidence-Based Practice
Treatment for Autism
    Theoretical Models
    Treatment Approaches
    Helpful Hints
Conclusion
Additional Resources

Chapter 7. Intervention for Adult Aphasia With Introduction to Traumatic Brain Injury
Aphasia
    Classification of Aphasia Syndromes
Treatment Efficacy/Evidence-Based Practice
Treatment for Aphasia
    Neuroplasticity
    Theoretical Orientations to Aphasia Treatment
    Guidelines for Programming and Implementing Therapy 
    Specific Intervention Procedures
    Helpful Hints
Conclusion
Additional Resources
Traumatic Brain Injury (Coauthored by Emily DeAngelis)
    Communication 
    Executive Functioning
    Attention and Memory
    Behavior
    Treatment Efficacy/Evidence-Based Practice
    Treatment for Traumatic Brain Injury
    Helpful Hints
Conclusion
Additional Resources
Chapter Appendices located on the Plural+Plus companion website (not included in print version)
Appendix 7–A: Suggestions for Enhancing Verbal Interaction With a Family Member With Aphasia
Appendix 7–B: Guidelines for Conversational Coaching

Chapter 8. Intervention for Motor-Speech Disorders: The Dysarthrias, Apraxia of Speech, and Dysphagia
Treatment for Motor-Speech Disorders
    The Dysarthrias
    Treatment Efficacy/Evidence-Based Practice
    Treatment for the Dysarthrias
    Apraxia of Speech
    Treatment Efficacy/Evidence-Based Practice
    Treatment for Apraxia of Speech
    Helpful Hints
Conclusion
Additional Resources
Dysphagia
    Treatment for Dysphagia
    Helpful Hints
Conclusion
Additional Resources

Chapter 9. Intervention for Stuttering
Categories of Stuttering Behaviors
    Core Behaviors
    Secondary Behaviors
    Developmental Disfluencies Versus Stuttering 
Treatment for Fluency Disorders
    Treatment Efficacy/Evidence-Based Practice
    Intervention Techniques
    Helpful Hints
    Helpful Hints
Conclusion
Additional Resources
Chapter Appendix located on the Plural+Plus companion website (not included in print version)
Appendix 9–A: Sample Phrases, Questions, and Monologues

Chapter 10. Intervention for Voice and Alaryngeal Speech
Voice Disorders
    Classification of Voice Disorders
    Treatment Efficacy/Evidence-Based Practice
Treatment for Voice Disorders
    Intervention Techniques
    Transgender Voice
    Helpful Hints
Alaryngeal Speech
Treatment for Alaryngeal Clients
    Mechanical Devices
    Esophageal Speech
    Tracheoesophageal (TEP) Speech
    Helpful Hints
Conclusion
Additional Resources
Chapter Appendix located on the Plural+Plus companion website (not included in print version)
Appendix 10–A: Additional Dialogue Scripts for Voice Therapy Activities

Chapter 11. Client and Family Counseling
Five Key Traits of an Effective Counselor
Stages of Counseling
    Establishing the Therapeutic Relationship
    Implementing Counseling Intervention
    Terminating the Therapeutic Relationship
Client and Family Emotional Reactions to Communicative Disorders
Counseling Techniques for Communicative Disorders
    Group Counseling
    Family Systems Counseling
    Helpful Hints
Conclusion
Additional Resources

Chapter 12. Multicultural Issues in Intervention/Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA)
Cultural Competence
    Cultural/Ethnic Background
    Socioeconomic Status (SES)
    Linguistic Differences
Clinical Considerations for Children
    Terminology
    Patterns of Second-Language Acquisition
    Educational Models
Clinical Considerations for Adult Populations
Clinical Considerations for Multilingual Populations With Language Disorders
    Helpful Hints
Conclusion
Additional Resources

Chapter 13. Contemporary Issues
Critical Thinking
    Components of Critical Thinking 
    Strategies/Techniques for Promoting Critical Thinking
Telepractice
    Evidence Base for Telepractice
    Privacy and Regulatory Issues
    Basic Clinician Competencies With Technology
    Candidates for Telepractice Services
Simulation Technologies
    Standardized Patients (SPs)
    Computer-Based Learning Experiences (CBLEs)
    Implementation
Coding and Reimbursement
    CPT Codes
    ICD-10 Codes
    Documentation 
    Helpful Hints
Conclusion

Whole-Book Appendices located on the Plural+Plus companion website (not included in print version)
Appendix A: ASHA Code of Ethics
Appendix B: International Phonetic Alphabet Symbols
Appendix C: Glossary of Selected Medical Terms
Appendix D: Schematic of the Vocal Tract
Appendix E: Cultural Competency Check-Ins

References
Index 

 

Froma P. Roth

Froma P. Roth, PhD, is a Professor Emeritus at the University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland, in the Department of Hearing and Speech Sciences.

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Colleen K. Worthington

Colleen K. Worthington, MS, is a Clinical Professor and the Director of Clinical Education in Speech-Language Pathology within the Department of Hearing and Speech Sciences at the University of Maryland, College Park.

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