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Clinical Management of Communication Disorders in Culturally Diverse Children 1/e
Thalia J. Coleman
Published October 1999 by Allyn & Bacon
Copyright 2000, 344 pp., Paper
ISBN: 0-205-26724-6
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Summary

This contributed book focuses on communication differences and disorders in culturally diverse populations. Clinicians will find this book to contain a wealth of information about clinical strategies and procedures. KEY TOPICS: In addition to a rich review of known strategies, readers will find an abundance of innovative suggestions for assessment and intervention of communication disorders in culturally diverse children. Unique aspects of this book include chapters on rural service delivery, interagency collaboration, culturally different learning styles, and working with families. The book is a collaborative effort of writers who live and work in different parts of the country, representing different racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds; all of which helps to make this book an invaluable resource. MARKET: For practicing professionals of communication disorders.

Features

  • Case examples and vignettes within the narrative and at the end of chapters help to stimulate discussion and facilitate group learning opportunities.
  • Chapter 3 on Learning/Cognitive Styles is a vital topic for professionals who work with culturally different individuals. Usually covered in a few paragraphs in a text of this kind; here, specific strategies are offered.
  • Chapter 4 on Interagency Collaboration is about people who provide special services to children and work with individuals representing different agencies. Barriers and solutions are discussed and a model is presented.
  • Suggested readings at the end of chapters provide students with opportunities to do more extensive study of issues discussed in the chapters.
  • Study Questions for Students at the end of chapters help students focus on key concepts or issues and practice applications of information discussed in the chapter.
Table of Contents

I.CULTURAL AND LINGUISTIC DIVERSITY: A DISCUSSION.

 1.Thalia J. Coleman and Linda McCabe-Smith, Key Terms and Concepts.

 2.Thalia J. Coleman and Linda McCabe-Smith, Culturally Appropriate Service Delivery: Some Considerations.

II.CULTURAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR DEVELOPING COLLABORATIVE RELATIONSHIPS.

 3.W. Freda Wilson and Johnny R. Wilson, Language Learning and Behavioral Differences in Culturally Diverse Populations.

 4.Barbara Pullen-Smith and Wanda Woods, Interagency Service Provision: Implications for Culturally Diverse Clients.

III.CULTURALLY APPROPRIATE ASSESSMENT AND INTERVENTION PRACTICES.

 5.Lemmietta McNeilly and Thalia J. Coleman, Early Intervention: Working with Children Within the Context of Their Families and Communities.

 6.W. Freda Wilson, Johnny R. Wilson, and Thalia J. Coleman, Culturally Appropriate Assessment: Issues and Strategies.

 7.Lori Stewart-Gonzales, Service Delivery in Rural Areas.

 8.Lemmietta McNeilly and Thalia J. Coleman, Language Disorders in Culturally Diverse Populations: Intervention Issues and Strategies.

 9.Corine C. Myers-Jennings, Phonological Disorders in Culturally Diverse Populations: Intervention Issues and Strategies.

10.Rhoda L. Agin, Clinical Management of Voice Disorders in Culturally Diverse Children: Background and Definition.

11.Rhoda L. Agin, Clinical Management of Voice Disorders in Culturally Diverse Children: Therapy and Intervention.

12.Tommie Robinson, Jr. and Thomas Crowe, Multicultural Issues and Speech Fluency.

13.Diane Scott, Managing Hearing Impairment in Culturally Diverse Children.

14.Sheila J. Bridges and Thomas E. Midgette, Augmentative/Alternative Communication and Assistive Technology.



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