{"product_id":"9781041207030","title":"Supporting the Communication of People with Lifelong Disability A Primer for Speech and Language Practitioners","description":"\u003ch1\u003eSupporting the Communication of People with Lifelong Disability\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eA Primer for Speech and Language Practitioners\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAndy Smidt\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eHealth \u0026amp; Fitness \/ Hearing \u0026amp; Speech\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis textbook provides a comprehensive overview for speech and language practitioners working with people with a lifelong disability, guided by current evidence and a commitment to inclusive, rights-based care. It leads readers through the entire clinical process - from referral and assessment to goal setting and intervention - anchored in internationally recognised frameworks such as the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF), the Participation Model, and the Communication Capability Approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWritten by leading academics and educators from six countries around the world, the text offers students and early-career professionals a holistic view of what it means to work as a speech and language practitioner in the disability sector. It addresses the complexity and richness of practice, including how intentionality shapes assessment and how intervention is planned across the communication continuum - from individuals who are non-symbolic communicators to those who use high-tech augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn essential resource for students and new graduates alike, the book empowers any reader seeking to build confidence and competence in working with people with lifelong disability across the lifespan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAndy Smidt\u003c\/b\u003e is Discipline Lead for the Master of Speech Pathology course at the University of Notre Dame Australia. Andy has taught disability related subjects for over 2 decades, she created material for the first speech pathology course in Vietnam (as a volunteer) and has taught numerous guest lectures around Australia. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e27 April 2027\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTaylor \u0026amp; Francis\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoutledge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9781041207030\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e346\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63547601551500,"sku":"9781041207030","price":210.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9781041207030","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}