Competencies and Strategies for Speech-Language Pathologist Assistants
Competencies and Strategies for Speech-Language Pathology Assistants is an introductory text that provides a comprehensive understanding of the roles and responsibilities, as well as the day to day expectations, of Speech Language Pathology Assistants (SLPAs). It augments the coverage of traditional SLPA topics with chapters on "Professionalism and Ethical Issues," "Health and Safety," and "Observation", thus providing the user with concrete skills that are applicable in all treatment...
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Competencies and Strategies for Speech-Language Pathology Assistants is an introductory text that provides a comprehensive understanding of the roles and responsibilities, as well as the day to day expectations, of Speech Language Pathology Assistants (SLPAs). It augments the coverage of traditional SLPA topics with chapters on 'Professionalism and Ethical Issues,' 'Health and Safety,' and 'Observation', thus providing the user with concrete skills that are applicable in all treatment settings. The text acknowledges the ASHA approved criteria for SLPAs, and in addition offers alternative models based on individual state licensure requirements. The text approaches the SLPA degree with the understanding that it may be the starting point to a professional support personnel career, or it may be a ladder to a Speech Language Pathology undergraduate or graduate degree. The content reflects the varied possibilities the SLPA degree can hold for different individuals, in varied treatment settings, across the United States, and encourages users to explore these possibilities.
PrefaceAcknowledgmentsAbout the AuthorsTo the ReaderCh. 1Past, Present, and Future of the Speech-Language Pathology Assistant1Ch. 2Roles and Responsibilities of the Speech-Language Pathology Assistant and Speech-Language Pathologist Supervisor/Mentor19Ch. 3Working with Your Speech-Language Pathologist Supervisor/Mentor51Ch. 4Communicating with Families and Children87Ch. 5Working With Personnel in Your Setting125Ch. 6Working with Diverse Populations157Ch. 7Professionalism and Ethical Issues187Ch. 8Legislation225Ch. 9Health and Safety275Ch. 10Observation305Ch. 11Documentation and Record Keeping345Ch. 12Screening and Assessment395Ch. 13Intervention429App. ABackground Information and Criteria465App. BKnowledge and Skills for Supervisors469App. CASHA Code of Ethics477App. DProtection of Rights481App. ESample Individualized Education Program487App. FSample Individualized Family Service Plan499App. GEducational Rights of Parents507App. HChild and Elder Abuse527Glossary537Index547
