Book Title: Introduction to Speech Pathology Practice: Foundational Concepts for Australian First-year Students
Edited by Frances Cochrane
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Book Description: This eBook is designed for emerging speech pathology professionals. This peer reviewed resource lays a strong foundation for first-year speech pathology students by covering the core principles and concepts for speech pathology practice. The eBook begins with an exploration of the anatomy involved in communication and swallowing, offering insights into how the structures of the human body support these crucial functions. It then delves into the core aspects of communication development, covering the typical progression of speech, language and literacy skills from infancy through adulthood. It offers students a framework for understanding both typical and diversity in development, essential for effective assessment and intervention. Linguistics is another key area covered, offering insights into the structure and function of language, including syntax, pragmatics, semantics, morphology, phonology, and phonetics. This understanding is crucial for diagnosing and treating communication disorders. The eBook advocates for culturally responsive practice, outlining strategies for delivering effective and sensitive care to clients from diverse backgrounds. Additionally, the text addresses the practical application of foundational principles in assessing and treating communication and swallowing disorders.
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Introduction to Speech Pathology Practice: Foundational Concepts for Australian First-year Students Copyright © 2025 by Frances Cochrane, Louise Brown, Deborah Denman, Roger Newman and Sophie Vigor is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License, except where otherwise noted.
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Introduction to Speech Pathology Practice: Foundational Concepts for Australian First-year Students Copyright © 2025 by Frances Cochrane, Louise Brown, Deborah Denman, Roger Newman and Sophie Vigor is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License, except where otherwise noted.
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Copyright: This work, Introduction to speech pathology practice: Foundational concepts for Australian first-year students, includes original content and content adapted from the following openly licensed eBook:
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First published in 2025 by James Cook University
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Cochrane, F., Brown, L., Denman, D., Newman, R., & Vigor, S. (2025). Introduction to speech pathology practice: Foundational concepts for Australian first-year students. James Cook University. https://doi.org/10.25120/vt24-fw64