Full Description
This book presents a variety of dilemmas that highlight the breadth and complexity of speech and language therapy and provides guidance for ethically informed clinical decision making.
Realistic case studies written by a range of speech and language therapists from around the globe examine the decision-making process in speech and language therapy, providing a careful balance of clinical knowledge and expertise along with addressing the priorities and needs of the individual, and wider ethical considerations. Students and educators can debate real dilemmas faced by clinicians, taking diverse values and theoretical models into account to foster students' learning development.
An invaluable resource for undergraduate and postgraduate students and lecturers in speech and language therapy programmes and clinical educators on placement. Charities working with children and adults with communication disorders may also benefit from this resource in training and assessments.
Contents
Part 1. Giving Patients a Voice: Sensitivity, Integrity, and Empowerment 1. David: What's in a Voice? 2. Paul: Does He Need This? 3. Clara: Finding a Voice in the Youth Justice System 4. 4 Ibrahim: 'Will I Still be Able to Eat and Drink?' Part 2. Working with Significant Others - Family, Friends and Carers 5. Safwan: Supporting Families with Early Communication Development 6. Adrianna: Language Difficulties or Language Differences? 7. Rosie: How Can I Help? 8. Kevin: Breaking Barriers: Reducing Stigma and Fostering Inclusion 9. Noah: Working Together to Approach Bullying and Stuttering in Childhood 10. Dale: Choosing Meaningful Goals Part 3. Inter-disciplinary Working in Speech & Language Therapy 11. Samuel: They Can't Possibly Cope at Home 12. Diego: Dealing with Obstacles as a Stutterer 13. Kamila: Differential Diagnosis, Different Approaches or Just Differences? 14. Bella: What Next? A Personal Journey after a Stroke 15. Conclusion
