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"In an era of increased distance learning and digital services, Telepractice: A Clinical Guide for Speech-Language Pathologists offers speech-language pathologists (SLPs) the crucial information they need to provide successful telepractice services. Written with the viewpoint of post-COVID 19 application, this professional text includes everything SLPs need to know about telepractice and can assist both veteran and novice SLPs adjust to working via telepractice as the new normal. Within this compact ""how-to"" guide, clinicians will find a range of valuable resources, including an overview of best evidence-based practices for teletherapy, specific therapeutic techniques and methods for engaging clients, a discussion of the cultural and linguistic considerations to keep in mind when assessing and treating clients via telepractice, and information on working with parents, teachers, paraprofessionals, eHelpers, and other facilitators. The authors also share their extensive experience and delve into the entrepreneurial aspects of telepractice to help clinicians building a teletherapy business to set themselves up for success. Key Features Case scenarios representing clients at various ages, from early intervention through adulthood, that demonstrate client engagement Checklists, rubrics, models, and frameworks that will support the utilization of telepractice A simple business plan and a rate calculator, along with all the information necessary to be a successful telepractitioner A PluralPlus companion website with videos of high-quality teletherapy sessions and downloadable versions of practical resources for clinicians"

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Melissa Jakubowitz, MA, CCC-SLP, BCS-CL, F-ASHA, is the owner of eLiveNow, a telepractice company. Prior to eLiveNow, she owned a successful private practice that she exited after 20 years. She is an experienced presenter in the area of telepractice and child language. Melissa is an ASHA Fellow and holds CSHA Honors. She has served on numerous boards and committees for ASHA and CSHA. Most recently, she serves as the Chair of ASHA Board of Special Interest Group Coordinators. **** Lesley Edwards-Gaither, PhD, CCC-SLP, has over 12 years of telepractice experience, and has researched, managed, and supervised many aspects of telepractice. Dr. Edwards-Gaither received her PhD from Howard University, Washington DC. She is currently an adjunct professor at George Washington University and an independent eLearning consultant developing online courses and training programs for speech-language pathology. Her areas of research include the intersections of culture, communication, and technology.

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