Sourcebook for Speech and Language Assessment: A Guidebook with Reproducible Speech Pathology Testing Resources (Second Edition) by Larry J. Mattes (2013-05-04)

The Sourcebook for Speech and Language Assessment is a practical text that provides speech-language pathologists and other special education professionals with information about assessment and with resources that can be used to identify individuals with communication disorders, plan individualized intervention programs, etc.. Criterion-referenced assessment tasks, observational record forms, skills checklists, and other materials are included. Use the assessment tools with children or adults to identify learning needs, plan intervention programs, and evaluate progress. New resources related to autism and other disorders have been added to the expanded second edition.

The information and resources in this book can be used to assess articulation/phonology, phonological awareness, language, voice, and fluency. The resources in this book will help you individualize the assessment process based on the specific problems observed. All of the record forms can be reproduced as often as necessary.

Guidelines are included for conducting assessments, distinguishing differences from disorders, and determining whether or not intervention is warranted. Procedures are described for assessing how students respond to language learning activities, a critical factor in identifying individuals who truly need the direct services of a speech-language pathologist. This book will help you pinpoint specific problems that may be indicative of a language disorder.

This book is also ideal for use in college courses related to the assessment of communication disorders.