Assessing and Diagnosing Speech Therapy Needs in School

Pedagogical Diagnostics in Theory and Practice

Aleksandra Siedlaczek-Szwed, Krzysztof Polok, Małgorzata Przybysz-Zaremba

• Publisher: Routledge
• Year: 2023
• Print ISBN: 9781032408026
• eBook ISBN: 9781000868135
• Topic: Education
• Subtopic: Literacy

Assessing and Diagnosing Speech Therapy Needs in School is a unique text that offers practical guidance in pedagogical diagnosis of speech and communication difficulties within educational settings

It outlines theoretical assumptions of the diagnosis process and presents hands-on solutions for pedagogical and speech therapy. Underpinned by theoretical knowledge and written by experienced practitioners, the book equips its readers with tools to understand the diagnostic process and make accurate diagnoses based on each child's individual circumstances. It starts by clearly distinguishing between pedagogy and speech therapy and outlines issues and theoretical considerations in diagnosing these disorders. To contextualize the theorical observations, it goes on to present case studies, and touches upon crucial topics including readiness to start education, tendency toward aggressive behavior, aphasia and hearing loss. The authors also elaborate on a range of selected diagnostic tools to assess specific difficulties in speech and language therapy. Finally, a list of resources, including games and exercises that can target reading, writing and articulation skills to help children develop, are also featured in the book.

Highlighting the importance of practical and theoretical knowledge for those who work with children, this will be a valuable aid for teachers, special educators and speech and language therapists working within school settings. The book will also be of interest to students, teachers and trainee practitioners in the fields of speech therapy and special educational needs.

Table of contents

• Cover Page
• Half-Title Page
• Title Page
• Copyright Page
• Contents
• List of figures
• List of tables
• Introduction
• 1 Pedagogical diagnostics as a key activity in the educational process of a child: General theoretical assumptions
• 2 Introduction to the theoretical and methodological foundations of speech therapy: Speech therapy diagnosis and speech therapy procedures
• 3 Pedagogical and speech therapy diagnosis: Exploration of selected cases
• 4 On the application of selected tools useful in pedagogical and speech therapy diagnostics
• 5 Suggestions for exercises and games used in pedagogical and speech therapy in improving disturbed areas
• Conclusion
• Index