{"product_id":"working-with-childhood-apraxia-of-speech-theory-and-practice-for-speech-and-language-therapists-9781032256351","title":"Working with Childhood Apraxia of Speech: Theory and Practice for Speech and Language Therapists","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThis book is a comprehensive guide to assessment, diagnosis, and therapeutic intervention for children with childhood apraxia of speech. It provides a theoretical overview, structured assessment format, differential diagnosis guidance, early indicators, and advice sheets for parents and schools. It is an essential handbook for speech and language therapists and students, with chapters broken down into bite-sized chunks. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 278 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 18 December 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Taylor \u0026amp; Francis Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis comprehensive resource is designed to guide practitioners through the practicalities of assessment, diagnosis, and therapeutic intervention for children of all ages with features of childhood apraxia of speech (CAS). It provides a theoretical foundation and underlying principles for working with children who have this fascinating but challenging disorder in collaboration with families and schools. The book is organized into chapters, each with hands-on activities for intervention and helpful summaries. It emphasizes alternative and augmentative means of communication, multidisciplinary working, and a wealth of case studies and teaching notes for training other professionals.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFresh approaches to working are addressed, such as the use of teletherapy and other techniques like group therapy and the consultative approach. Key features of the book include:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA theoretical overview of current thinking about CAS\u003cbr\u003eA structured assessment format with a dedicated chapter on collecting a detailed speech sample\u003cbr\u003eClear guidance on making a differential diagnosis\u003cbr\u003eEarly indicators of CAS to look out for\u003cbr\u003eAdvice sheets for parents and schools\u003cbr\u003eDownloadable record forms for case history taking and assessment\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book can be read cover to cover or used as a quick reference for therapy ideas. It is presented in an easy-to-read format, with chapters broken down into manageable chunks. Whether you are a seasoned speech and language therapist or a student embarking on this field, this handbook is an essential resource for your practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 698g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 297 x 210 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781032256351\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kathryn Murrell","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":44945556144378,"sku":"9781032256351","price":147.56,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1703872964905_book.jpg?v=1704018814","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/working-with-childhood-apraxia-of-speech-theory-and-practice-for-speech-and-language-therapists-9781032256351","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}