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

    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 facilitative model for intervention. These models have major implications for the work of all those who deal with CCCE problems in a professional capacity.

    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