"Social Communication Disorders Notes for Speech-Language Pathology Assistant" is a practical resource that caters to a 1-credit-hour course for Speech-Language Pathology Assistants (SLPAs) or 1/3 of a 3-credit-hour course in communication sciences and disorders. It aims to provide overviews, screening methods, and remediation approaches with some samples to guide future SLPAs in addressing voice disorders. The booklet meets coursework requirements and allows for effectively customizing learning objectives to support aspiring SLPAs. As such, this booklet does not intend to compete against commercially available textbooks with comprehensive information about the targeted and peripheral topics.
Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic in 2020, the authors embarked on a mission to create their first Open Educational Resource (OER) textbook. This initiative was born out of a commitment to alleviate the financial burden associated with study materials and to help aspiring SLPs and SLPAs progress toward certification without financial constraints. The authors view the development of OER materials as an ongoing endeavor driven by their commitment to supporting and valuing their future colleagues.
This book incorporates images, illustrations, and information from various OER that allow others to adopt or remix their information in part or whole. The information from other OER sources is color-coded in black ink, and the content developed by the authors is presented in blue ink. Citations for all images, illustrations, and information that the authors do not originate are provided on each page. The authors sincerely appreciate the work of those who have shared their valuable resources under the Creative Commons (CC) license, as their contributions have enriched this booklet and fostered a sense of community among its readers.
The authors of this textbook aspire to ignite a sense of fascination in beginning learners as they delve into the captivating realm of communication sciences and disorders. With this goal in mind, the authors have made this textbook readily accessible to future colleagues who seek to acquire foundational knowledge that can be applied in serving individuals with communication disorders.
June S. Levitt, Ph.D., LDT, CCC-SLP
Sarah L. Guigneaux, M.S., CCC-SLP
August 2024
Contact: junel@allspeech.net
5/25/2020: JLSG
