Enhance Your Speech-Language Pathology Skills with The Communication Disorders Casebook

Authored by Shelly S. Chabon, Dorian Lee-Wilkerson, and Ellen R. Cohn, The Communication Disorders Casebook: Learning by Example, Second Edition is a comprehensive resource that focuses on current issues and trends in speech-language pathology (SLP) clinical practice. This valuable textbook is designed to benefit new and advanced students, as well as practitioners, seeking to enhance their knowledge and skills in SLP.

A Holistic Approach to Speech-Language Pathology

The case studies presented in this book follow a person-first approach, considering the beliefs, values, lived experiences, and social contexts of patients throughout the lifespan. This approach enables readers to develop a deeper understanding of the complexities involved in evaluating, diagnosing, and treating individuals with speech, language, swallowing, and hearing challenges, as well as their families.

Each case is structured to facilitate easy understanding, allowing readers to accompany an SLP through the steps of evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up. This unique approach encourages readers to think like clinicians, with empathy, understanding, and knowledge.

New Features in the Second Edition

The updated edition includes:

• New and updated cases that reflect current research and clinical practice
• Many new references in both the cases and online Instructors Manual
• PowerPoint lecture slides for instructors

Key Features

This comprehensive textbook offers:

• A focus on conceptual knowledge areas
• Comprehensive case histories from leading experts
• Step-by-step explanations of diagnoses, treatment options, and outcomes
• Basic and advanced learning objectives
• Comprehension and analysis questions to evaluate understanding of case studies
• Suggested activities and readings

Published by Plural Publishing, Inc., this 500-page paperback textbook is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to enhance their skills and knowledge in speech-language pathology. Get your copy today and take the first step towards becoming a more effective and empathetic SLP!

Publication Details:

• Publisher: Plural Publishing, Inc.
• Edition: 2nd edition
• Publication Date: September 1, 2023
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1635504090
• ISBN-13: 978-1635504095