Dilemmas and Decision Making in Speech and Language Therapy

This book presents a variety of dilemmas that highlight the breadth and complexity of speech and language therapy and provides guidance for ethically informed clinical decision making. Realistic case studies written by a range of speech and language therapists from around the globe examine the decision-making process in speech and language therapy, providing a careful balance of clinical knowledge and expertise along with addressing the priorities and needs of the individual, and wider ethical considerations. Students and educators can debate real dilemmas faced by clinicians, taking diverse values and theoretical models into account to foster students' learning development. This book is an invaluable resource for undergraduate and postgraduate students and lecturers in speech and language therapy programmes and clinical educators on placement. Charities working with children and adults with communication disorders may also benefit from this resource in training and assessments.

Maria Garraffa is an Associate Professor in Psycholinguistics at the University of East Anglia. Her research focuses on language disorders across the lifespan, decolonising language education and language development in children living in areas of conflicts. Shin Ying Chu is an Associate Professor in Speech and Language Therapy at the National University of Malaysia. Her research focuses on speech motor control, particularly in disorders like Parkinson's disease and stuttering. Neil Coull is a Lecturer in Speech and Language Therapy at the University of East Anglia and a qualified speech and language therapist. His clinical background involves working with adults with acquired communication, voice, and swallowing difficulties. Julia Hubbard is an Emeritus Professor at the University of East Anglia with a clinical background in adult nursing. She is a highly experienced academic having worked in university level healthcare education since 1993 and has been involved in curriculum development and course delivery across a range of healthcare professions both nationally and internationally.

Part 1. Giving Patients a Voice: Sensitivity, Integrity, and Empowerment 1. David: What's in a Voice? 2. Paul: Does He Need This? 3. Clara: Finding a Voice in the Youth Justice System 4. Ibrahim: 'Will I Still be Able to Eat and Drink?' Part 2. Working with Significant Others - Family, Friends and Carers 5. Safwan: Supporting Families with Early Communication Development 6. Adrianna: Language Difficulties or Language Differences? 7. Rosie: How Can I Help? 8. Kevin: Breaking Barriers: Reducing Stigma and Fostering Inclusion 9. Noah: Working Together to Approach Bullying and Stuttering in Childhood 10. Dale: Choosing Meaningful Goals Part 3. Interdisciplinary Working in Speech and Language Therapy 11. Samuel: They Can't Possibly Cope at Home 12. Diego: Dealing with Obstacles as a Stutterer 13. Kamila: Differential Diagnosis, Different Approaches or Just Differences? 14. Bella: What Next? A Personal Journey after a Stroke 15. Conclusion