Working with Families in Speech-language Pathology
Author | : Nicole Watts Pappas |
Publisher | : Plural Publishing |
Total Pages | : 361 |
Release | : 2008-11-01 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781597568425 |
ISBN-13 | : 1597568422 |
Rating | : 4/5 (422 Downloads) |
Download or read book Working with Families in Speech-language Pathology written by Nicole Watts Pappas and published by Plural Publishing. This book was released on 2008-11-01 with total page 361 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book links research to clinical practice with studies of parents’ perceptions of their involvement in their child’s intervention, and their relationship with the Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) being used to inform clinicians of the most effective ways of interacting with and involving parents in SLP intervention. A series of chapters covering the evidence base of effectiveness of parent and family involvement in different areas of SLP clinical practice also inform readers of what methods of parental involvement have been proven to increase child and family outcomes. Sections on practical tips for involving families and individual case studies facilitate the readers’ knowledge of how to use family-friendly principles in practice.