Assessment in Speech-Language Pathology: A Resource Manual

Key differences between 5th and 4th editions

• Period between current and previous publications: 7 years (2015 vs 2008).
• Shipley & McAfec book was originally published in 1998 under the title "Assessment in Speech, Language and Pathology ".
• The Fifth edition contains 32 page more than the Fourth edition.
• New content on autism and neurocognitive disorders reflects current DSM-5 definitions.
• Separate new chapters 9 and 10 dedicated to autism and augmentative and alternative communication.
• Chapter 12 on voice disorders includes new material on laryngectomy and orofacial clefts.
• New Chapter 18 "Quick References and Caregiver Handouts" provides useful concise reference materials. Some materials are presented in other parts of the textbook and repeated here in a format that is easy to copy and present to a caregiver.
• Companion Website provides online access to downloadable forms.