- Type: Paperback Book.
- Publisher: Plural Publishing Inc.
Assessment in Speech-Language Pathology: A Resource Manual, 7th Edition by Kenneth G. Shipley and Julie G. McAfee (ISBN 9781635507102)
Assessment in Speech-Language Pathology, Seventh Edition by Kenneth G. Shipley and Julie G. McAfee remains the leading comprehensive manual for conducting accurate, evidence-based evaluations of communication disorders. Designed for both students and practicing clinicians, this trusted Plural Publishing resource provides a step-by-step framework for assessment across all age groups and communication domains.
Product Details
- Title: Assessment in Speech-Language Pathology: A Resource Manual
- Edition: 7th Edition
- Authors: Kenneth G. Shipley, Julie G. McAfee
- Publisher: Plural Publishing
- ISBN-13: 9781635507102
- Format: Paperback / Softcover
- Pages: 720 +
- Price: $89.99
- Availability: In Stock | Free Worldwide Shipping
This manual offers detailed protocols, clinical forms, and practical guidelines for evaluating speech, language, voice, fluency, and swallowing disorders. The 7th Edition has been fully revised to reflect current diagnostic standards and cultural-linguistic considerations, integrating the latest ASHA Practice Portal updates and ICF-based frameworks.
Key Features of the 7th Edition
- Evidence-Based Assessment: Incorporates the latest tools, norms, and diagnostic models for accurate clinical interpretation.
- Updated Case Studies: Real-world scenarios demonstrating assessment and treatment planning.
- Comprehensive Forms: Printable and modifiable templates for case history, oral mech exams, and report writing.
- ICF Alignment: Framework for functional and participation-focused evaluations.
- Multicultural and Multilingual Focus: Guidance for evaluating diverse client populations ethically and effectively.
- Clinical Application: Ideal for both academic coursework and professional reference in hospitals, schools, and private practice.
Table of Contents Highlights
- Foundations of Speech-Language Assessment
- Diagnostic Models and Procedures
- Interviewing and Case History Collection
- Assessment of Articulation and Phonological Disorders
- Assessment of Language Disorders in Children and Adults
- Fluency and Voice Evaluation
- Swallowing and Motor Speech Disorders
- Report Writing, Documentation, and Goal Setting
Who Should Use This Book?
- Speech-language pathology students and interns
- Licensed SLPs in clinical, educational, and hospital settings
- Supervisors, educators, and academic program directors
- Rehabilitation and audiology professionals involved in communication assessment
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FAQs
- Does this edition include updated assessment forms?
- Yes — it provides updated printable and digital forms aligned with current ASHA standards.
- Is it suitable for graduate-level coursework?
- Absolutely — it’s one of the most widely assigned texts for graduate SLP programs.
- Can I use it in clinical practice?
- Yes — the resource manual serves as both a student textbook and a professional clinical reference.
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Assessment in Speech-Language Pathology, 7th Edition by Kenneth G. Shipley and Julie G. McAfee is the definitive guide for evaluating communication disorders. Order now from BooksGoat for just $89.99. Free worldwide shipping included.