1st Edition
Effective Speech-language Pathology A Cognitive Socialization Approach
By John R. Muma
Copyright 1998
400 Pages
by
Psychology Press
394 Pages
by
Psychology Press
400 Pages
by
Psychology Press
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This book is the first to summarize the voluminous literature on the development of cognitive, codification, language, and expressive/affective (CCCE) skills from a clinical standpoint. Emphasizing the need to ground services in research and theory, the author constructs three basic clinical models--a conceptual model for understanding, a descriptive model for formal assessment, and a... Read more
Contents: Preface. Setting the Stage. Philosophical Views and Theoretical Perspectives. A Clinical Model: Cognitive Socialization. Cognition. Codification: Message of Best Fit. Communication and Expression. Clinical Assessment: Description. Language Intervention: Facilitation. Epilogue. Appendices: Science and Human Affairs: Clinical Implications. It Works: A Technician's Creed. Language Sampling: Grammatical Assessment.
Biography
John R. Muma
"...very comprehensive in scope....clearly written and well organized. We can recommend this text to anyone interested in cognitive socialization and how to apply these concepts to a clinical setting. We applaud Muma's assertion that we question the direction of our profession and constantly strive for the best theoretical and philosophical views to ensure improved client progress."
—The Phonetician
