This important text book for speech and language therapists has been completely revised and re-written. It focuses on the decision-making process in the assessment and management of children with speech and language problems. The book is divided into four parts: I learning how to be a professional; II Management in different settings III; working with others, IV Assessing and managing children with communication problems. Individual chapters are written by experts in their field. The book is aimed at speech and language therapy students and potential students, specialist teachers, newly qualified therapists, therapists returning to the profession, specialist teachers and SENCOs.