Professional Communication in Speech-Language Pathology

A. Embry Burrus, MCD, is an associate clinical professor in speech-language pathology at Auburn University. Her areas of interest include children with developmental delay, children and adults who stutter, and supervision. She is also the author of Mama and Margaret, a memoir about her older sister with Down syndrome. Before becoming a clinical professor, she practiced in Atlanta, Georgia, where she worked with children in the public schools, Head Start, and Early Intervention.Laura B. Willis, MCD, is an Associate Clinical Professor at Auburn University (AL) and a certified Speech-Language Pathologist. She teaches undergraduate students about clinical procedures and the clinical writing process and also supervises graduate students within the university clinic setting. Her areas of professional expertise span adult neurological and literacy disorders. Mrs. Willis earned her Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Communication Disorders from Auburn University and now enjoys working alongside undergraduate and graduate students as they evolve into competent and confident clinicians.

Preface. Section I. Introduction to Professional Communication, Clinical Practicum Sites, and Ethics; Chapter 1. The Nature of Professionalism and Professional Communication; Chapter 2. Learning as They Change the Rules: The Many Faces of Clinical Practicum; Chapter 3. Ethics, Confidentiality, and Safeguarding Clinical Communications. Section II. Professional Written Communication; Chapter 4. Documentation and Technical Writing; Chapter 5. Diagnostic Reports; Chapter 6. Treatment Documentation; Chapter 7. Short-Term Progress Reports; Chapter 8. Long-Term Progress Reports; Chapter 9. Professional Correspondence. Section III. Professional Verbal Communication; Chapter 10. Interacting with Clients and Families; Chapter 11. Interacting with Other Professionals; Chapter 12. Interacting with Individuals from Diverse Backgrounds; Chapter 13. Interacting with Supervisors. Appendices: Appendix A. Sample of a University Clinic Diagnostic Report for Child Client Speech-Language Evaluation; Appendix B. Sample of a University Clinic Diagnostic Report for Adult Client Speech-Language Evaluation; Appendix C. Sample of Inpatient Rehab Assessment Report for Speech / Language / Swallowing; Appendix D. Example of a University Clinic Daily Treatment Plan; Appendix E. List of Selected Abbreviations Used in School Settings; Appendix F. List of Selected Abbreviations Used in Medical Settings; Appendix G. Example of a University Clinic Long-Term Treatment Report; Appendix H. Examples of Data Sheets; Appendix I. Examples of SOAP Notes; Appendix J. Examples of Long-Term Graphs. References. Index.