Communication Disorders in Educational and Medical Settings: An Introduction for Speech-Language Pathologists, Educators, and Health Professionals prepares speech-language pathologist students for careers in the two most common work settings--- educational and medical. An ideal introductory text, this resource provides a concise overview of communication disordrs, specific examples of assessment procedures and treatment techniques unique to medical and educational settings, and a description of the role of the speech-language pathologist in diverse settings.
Written in an engaging and accessile style, this text also is a valuable resource for education and health professions students who will be treating people with communication disorders, one of the most common disabilities found in medical and educational settings. Students will learn how professionals across disciplines can work together effectively to serve people with speech-language disorders.