Best Audiology & Speech Pathology Books of 2025

The "An Advanced Review of Speech-Language Pathology: Preparation for the Praxis SLP and Comprehensive Examination-Fifth Edition" is a comprehensive guide for Praxis SLP preparation. It includes a study guide, textbook, online practice exams, and reference, all in one. The book is designed to extract the most current and relevant information from the entire field of speech-language pathology for review. The interactive, web-based practice tests simulate the most current Praxis exam experience. Overall, this book is an excellent resource for experienced professionals and students preparing for the Praxis SLP examination.

This guidebook titled "More Than Words: A Parents Guide to Building Interaction and Language Skills for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder or Social Communication Difficulties" is a must-read for parents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and social communication difficulties. It offers research-based strategies that allow parents to turn everyday activities into opportunities for interaction and communication. The book is well-illustrated and presented in a user-friendly format, making it easy to follow. It is also an excellent resource for professionals working with children with ASD and their families. Overall, this guidebook is a valuable tool for anyone seeking to enhance their child's communication and interaction skills.

Underestimated: An Autism Miracle is a heartwarming story about Jamison's journey to find a way to communicate with the world. Written by J.B. Handley and his teenage son, the book offers a unique perspective on autism, challenging the conventional wisdom surrounding the disability. The book is filled with complex emotions of both exhilaration and anguish that accompany Jamison’s journey for him and his family. It also offers a detailed description of a communication method that may give millions of people with autism back their voice. Overall, this book is an inspiring read that will leave you with a renewed appreciation for the power of love and determination.

The Path to Private Practice is a comprehensive guide for speech-language pathologists and occupational therapists who are considering starting a full or part-time private practice. The author covers essential topics such as finding clients, increasing income and financial stability, creating a balanced work schedule, and reigniting a professional passion. This book offers practical advice for those at any stage of their careers, and provides insights into the growing "Private Practice Movement". By the end of this empowering guide, readers will have a clear roadmap of what it takes to build a private practice that aligns with their personal and professional goals. Overall, this book is an essential resource for speech and occupational therapy providers who aspire to be in private practice.

The book "Tongue-Tied: How a Tiny String Under the Tongue Impacts Nursing, Speech, Feeding, and More" by Dr. Richard Baxter is a comprehensive guide to understanding and treating tongue-ties, a common yet little-understood affliction that can cause difficulty in nursing, speaking, and eating. The book covers the history of tongue-ties, modern assessment techniques, and safe and comfortable treatment options. It also features patient stories and encourages those affected while providing valuable information for parents and professionals. Overall, this book is an excellent resource for anyone looking for answers about tongue-ties and how to treat them.

The Learning American Sign Language: Beginning and Intermediate, Levels 1-2 book is a comprehensive guide for teachers and students who want to learn American Sign Language. The book is structured around language needed for common-life situations, and contains hundreds of sentences and vocabulary with over 2,000 high-quality colorized drawings that aid in study and memory. The book is also supported by a video demonstrating all the conversations and important structures in the text. Overall, the book is an excellent resource for anyone interested in learning American Sign Language.

This updated edition of Stuttering is a comprehensive textbook that covers the latest approaches to accurate assessment and treatment of stuttering. It explores a variety of practice settings, including evidence-based practice, counseling, IEPs, and assistive devices. This book has been thoroughly updated to address all current methodologies and includes new case studies and online videos that illustrate different levels and ways of treating stuttering. What makes this book unique is the new chapter on Learning, which explains how stuttering develops, covers the key elements of treatment at different ages, and details the effects of classical, operant, and avoidance conditioning. Overall, this book is an excellent resource for anyone interested in the field of stuttering.

Phonemic Awareness in Young Children: A Classroom Curriculum is a best-selling resource for teachers, with easy and fun activities that take only 15-20 minutes a day. It includes a flexible assessment test that allows group screening and meets new federal requirements for scientifically based reading research. The curriculum targets phonemic awareness, an important step to a child's early reading acquisition. With a developmental sequence of activities that follows a school year calendar, teachers can choose from a range of activities for their preschool, kindergarten, and first-grade classrooms. The curriculum accommodates individualized learning and teaching styles. Overall, this curriculum is an excellent resource for teachers looking to boost young learners' preliteracy skills in a fun and engaging way.

The Language Disorders from Infancy Through Adolescence, 5th Edition is a comprehensive guide for assessing and treating childhood language disorders. The book covers basic concepts and vocabulary, key issues, and the scope of communicative difficulties that make up child language disorders. It also provides information on how language pathologists approach assessment and intervention processes. The new edition features updates in research, trends, social skills assessment, and instruction best practices. The clinical application focus, case studies, and practice exercises make it easy to apply concepts to professional practice. Overall, the book is an authoritative guide for diagnosing and managing pediatric language disorders.

Language Development From Theory to Practice is a comprehensive survey of language development, covering theoretical perspectives, research methods, language milestones, and language diversity and disorders from infancy to adolescence. The authors emphasize the relevance of the material to students’ current and future experiences in clinical, educational, and research settings, and provide evidence-based practices for making educational and clinical decisions. The Enhanced Pearson eText provides an interactive learning environment, with embedded videos and assessments. The book’s strengths are its focus on multicultural considerations and its multidisciplinary perspective on language development. Overall, this book is an essential reference for linguistics students and professionals.