Recent Publications from Brookes Publishing Co. www.brookespublishing.com
	Early Literacy in Action: The Language-Focused Curriculum for Preschool By Betty H. Bunce, Ph.D., CCC-SLP Selected by ASHA for the Department of Education as a model program for Early Reading First. Enhance young children's language skills with this proven play-focused preschool curriculum—drawn from more than 20 years of field testing and outcomes! This highly adaptable, flexible program is a practical and significantly expanded follow-up to the bestselling Building a Language Focused Curriculum for the Preschool Classroom. Teachers will get a year's worth of lessons—40 weeks of curriculum plans, including weekly themes, dramatic play activities, art, suggested story and song selections, and group lesson plans laid out in a week-by-week format. Detailed information on themes, lesson plans, and teaching strategies allow this program to be effectively implemented by educators at any experience level.
	Speech & Language Development & Intervention in Down Syndrome & Fragile X Syndrome By Joanne E. Roberts, Ph.D., Robin S. Chapman, Ph.D., & Steven F. Warren, Ph.D. Spotlighting two of the most prevalent and most researched genetically based disabilities—Down syndrome and Fragile X syndrome—this cutting-edge text clarifies the distinct speech and language issues associated with each disorder and helps readers conduct individualized assessment and intervention.
	The Handbook for Evidence-Based Practice in Communication Disorders By Christine A. Dollaghan, Ph.D. With this landmark textbook, speech-language pathologists will learn to apply current best evidence as they make critical decisions about the care of each individual they serve. The first text that covers this cutting-edge topic for the communication disorders field, this book introduces SLPs and audiologists to the principles and process of evidence-based practice, thoroughly covering its three primary components: “external” evidence from systematic research, “internal” evidence from clinical practice, and evidence concerning patient preferences.
	Clinical Decision Making in Developmental Language Disorders Edited by Alan G. Kamhi, Ph.D., Julie J. Masterson, Ph.D., and Kenn Apel, Ph.D. Foreword by Laurence Leonard, Ph.D. SLPs—get ready to work effectively with children and adolescents who have developmental language disorders with this indispensable resource. Highly respected editors Alan G. Kamhi, Julie J. Masterson, and Kenn Apel have developed a comprehensive, one-of-a-kind text that teaches assessment and intervention, covers the widest range of topics, addresses a broad age span, and incorporates both scientific evidence and clinical insight. The most complete treatment of this critical subject area, this essential text will prepare SLPs to make the best possible clinical decisions—and improve the communication and overall quality of life for children and adolescents with developmental language disorders.
	Introduction to Clinical Methods in Communication Disorders, Second Edition Edited by Rhea Paul, Ph.D., & Paul W. Cascella, Ph.D. Based on standards mandated by ASHA, the second edition of this popular text is the thorough introduction to clinical practice that every SLP needs. Completely revised throughout, this new edition includes updated references that reflect the most current research, a new chapter on evidence-based decision making, and an expanded focus on hot topics such as multiculturalism and technological advances. Perfect for students in upper-level SLP courses or inservice professionals seeking a quick reference handbook.
	Treatment of Language Disorders in Children Edited by Rebecca J. McCauley, Ph.D., & Marc E. Fey, Ph.D. With this much-needed textbook, graduate students in SLP courses will have the comprehensive knowledge they need to evaluate, compare, select, and apply effective interventions for language disorders in children. Expert contributors take a balanced, in-depth look at 15 widely used interventions, examining how they should be applied, what evidence demonstrates that they really work, and what SLPs should do to support and refine the approaches. Each chapter critically examines one treatment approach and brings it to life with one or more realistic case studies and a DVD clip that shows the strategy in action.
	The SCERTS® Model A Comprehensive Educational Approach for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders By Barry M. Prizant, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, Amy M. Wetherby, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, Emily Rubin, CCC-SLP, Amy C. Laurent, Ed.M., OTR/L, & Patrick J. Rydell, Ed.D. A groundbreaking synthesis of developmental, relationship-based, and skill-based approaches, the two-volume SCERTS® Model provides a framework for improving communication and social-emotional abilities in individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and their families. Developed by internationally recognized experts, SCERTS® supports developmental progress in three domains: Social Communication (communicating spontaneously and establishing relationships), Emotional Regulation (regulating emotional arousal to support learning and engagement), and Transactional Support (elements that aid an individual's progress as he or she works toward a goal).
	Augmentative Communication Strategies for Adults with Acute or Chronic Medical Conditions Edited by David R. Beukelman, Ph.D, Kathryn L. Garrett, Ph.D., & Kathryn M. Yorkston, Ph.D. The only resource of its kind available, this practical guidebook and CD gathers in one place everything readers need to support and improve communication for adults with specific medical conditions. Bringing together the very latest advances in adult care, a team of leading researchers and clinicians give SLPs expert guidance on providing effective augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) services for people with a wide range of disorders and illnesses. The guidebook contains more than 190 pages of supplementary material, and includes a CD-ROM complete with practical tools and forms to use with each chapter. An indispensable guide for every SLP—and an essential book to share with other health care professionals—this comprehensive resource will help the reader make the best possible decisions about communication supports and improve the quality of life for all the adults with which they work.
	The MacArthur-Bates Communicative Development Inventories (CDIs) User's Guide and Technical Manual, Second Edition By Larry Fenson, Ph.D., Virginia A. Marchman, Ph.D., Donna Thal, Ph.D., Philip S. Dale, Ph.D., Elizabeth Bates, Ph.D., & J. Steven Reznick, Ph.D. The MacArthur-Bates CDIs are even easier to administer and score with this updated and revised manual. This second edition gives users a wealth of new and expanded information, including more demographically balanced normative data, more detailed directions on administering and scoring the CDIs, specific guidelines for using the normative tables, updates on research and clinical findings, and an overview of the short forms of the CDIs. The CDIs include: A Words and Gestures form (ages 8-18 months), a Words and Sentences form (16-30 months), the MacArthur-Bates Communicative Development Inventory-III (CDI-III), and the User’s Guide and Technical Manual, Second Edition.