New to the Fourth Edition:
* New pedagogical features (chapter learning outcomes and reflection questions).
* References and content updated throughout to reflect the current state of research and evidence-based practice.
* Updated information regarding current requirements and policies for written documentation.
* Expanded information regarding HIPAA and the ASHA Code of Ethics.
* Expanded content regarding interacting with supervisors and generational differences.
* Material on methods for improving writing and editing.
* Numerous additional examples to further clarify the content and portions reorganized for greater flow of information.
* Content has been edited to be more concise and reader friendly.
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A. Embry Burrus, MCD, CCC-SLP, is a licensed speech-language pathologist and was an Associate Clinical Professor in the Department of Communication Disorders at Auburn University for 14 years. Her areas of interest include children with developmental delay, children and adults who stutter, and supervision. She is also the author of a memoir about her family, The Life We Choose: A Sibling’s Story (Solomon & George Publishers, 2017) and is currently a full-time caregiver for her older sister with Down syndrome.
Laura B. Willis, MCD, CCC-SLP, is a Clinical Professor at Auburn University and certified Speech-Language Pathologist. She enjoys working alongside graduate students in the university clinic to provide high-quality services to clients of all ages and their families. Mrs. Willis also teaches an undergraduate course introducing students to Speech-Language Pathology clinic, clinical writing, and service provision. Prior to joining the Auburn University faculty, she worked at the Roosevelt Institute for Rehabilitation in Warm Springs, Georgia. She has presented numerous local, regional, and national presentations and she has been published in national journals.