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This practical volume presents speech-language pathologists with specific suggestions and strategies for computer use. Rather than focusing on particular computer technologies or the administrative applications of computers, the book emphasizes the importance of learning how to use computers and applications during assessment and intervention activities with clients. The book informs clinicians about research regarding clinical computer applications, provides examples and models of how others have used new technologies effectively, and encourages clinicians to explore new ways of using computers for the benefit of their clients. The book includes the names of specific software programs that are useful and gives demonstrations of how to use the programs, using sample dialogues and sample client work.

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The goal of this excellent and comprehensive book is to help speech-language pathologists learn about the innovative applications and strategies for using computers in their clinical practice. This book is a must-have for Speech Pathologists and Special Educators interested in improving their use of computers as an effective intervention tool. --Joan Tanenhaus Columnist, Closing the Gap (04/01/2005)

Paula Cochran has completed a wonderful effort to share with her profession what she has learned about computerized strategies for speech and language practice. --David R. Beukelman, Ph.D.

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Paula S. Cochran, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, is Professor of Communication Disorders at Truman State University, Kirksville, Missouri. She received her bachelor's in English from the College of Wooster, a Diploma in Linguistics from the University of Cambridge, England, her master's in communication disorders from Ohio University, and her doctorate from the University of Virginia. In addition to clinical computing and assistive technology, Dr. Cochran focuses her teaching and research on child language development and disorders. Dr. Cochran had published and presented extensively about the clinical use of computes and how to effectively integrate computer-based activities in to teaching and intervention. Christine L. Appert, Ed.D., ATP, is an assistive and instructional technology specialist and education consultant at the University of Virginia Children's Medical Center, Charlottesville, Virginia. She earned an educational specialist degree in learning disabilities and reading disorders from Teachers College, Columbia University, and a doctorate from the Curry School of Education, University of Virginia. Her extensive experience in early childhood and special education had included classroom teaching and interdisciplinary diagnostics and rehabilitation. A credentialed Assistive Technology Practitioner, Dr. Appert presents frequently at professional conferences and teaches courses on instructional and assistive technology for pre-service and practicing special educators and speech-language pathologists.

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