Cochrane, Frances, Brown, Louise, Denman, Deborah, Newman, Roger, and Vigor, Sophie (2025) Introduction to Speech Pathology Practice: Foundational Concepts for Australian First-year Students. James Cook University, Townsville, QLD, Australia.

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Abstract

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.

Item ID:	84644
Item Type:	Book (Teaching Material)
Keywords:	Speech pathology, students, foundations
Copyright Information:	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.
Additional Information:	This ebook was developed with support from a James Cook University Textbook Affordability Project Grant.
Funders:	James Cook University (JCU)
Date Deposited:	26 Feb 2025 00:28
FoR Codes:	42 HEALTH SCIENCES > 4201 Allied health and rehabilitation science > 420110 Speech pathology @ 100%
SEO Codes:	16 EDUCATION AND TRAINING > 1601 Learner and learning > 160102 Higher education @ 100%
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