Advanced Review of Speech-Language Pathology: Preparation for Praxis and Comprehensive Examination

I purchased this book to study for the Speech Language Pathology Praxis exam. I am a speech language pathologist with ten years of Canadian work experience. When we moved to Georgia, I had to write the Praxis exam in order to get my license to practice. This book was the only book I used to study for the exam. I felt that the book summarized the important information in each subject area very well. The information in each chapter was up to date as well. The practice exams on the CD that comes with the book were only somewhat helpful. The main criticism I have for the practice exams is that there is less text to read in the questions compared to the actual exam. When you write the Praxis, you will find that many of the questions require a lot of reading before you can answer the questions. I was really unprepared for this and, as a result, took the entire 2 hours to finish all the questions. I had no time to go back and check any answers. Still, I ended up with a score of 760.

I got this book to help me study for the PRAXIS and my graduate comprehensive exams. While I have not have time to read every chapter in depth, I found the sections I read to be very useful. The book provides a very good overview of each topic; there is more of a general emphasis of the important concepts, rather than in-depth, thoroughly detailed review of each subject area. Compared to the other review books I considered buying, this one is easier to read, and is organized in a more logical manner, with helpful study questions (both multiple choice and case examples) and outlines for each chapter. Overall, this book is a good investment if you are studying for the Praxis and/or comprehensive exams in speech-language pathology.

If you plan to take the praxis for speech-language pathology this book is a must have. Memorize it and you will pass the test. In retrospect I wish I had purchased this book when I began my studies and referred to it for every class. That way at the end my study of it would've been more like a recap or review. In any case the book is an excellent resource and a reference manual you will refer to for years to come as you build your practice. Worth every penny.

This book was required by my department, but I am elated that they required it. It is very helpful, in that it allows you to focus in on what will be asked on the NESPA. I use it in every one of my graduate classes and I will pass the NESPA on the first attempt because of it. The study tapes are a welcomed addition. I listen to the tapes on the way to classes and they do help in recalling the information I read. Its a must if you want to pass the test.

This review text is an excellent resource for speech-pathology students. It provides a comprehensive review for the NESPA and comps. This book is even broad enough to include sections devoted to anatomy, physiology, neuro, research, audiology, and others. This book would be very valuable as you begin practice because it has every subject related to SLP's. Beyond the vast amount of subjects, this text provides chapter outlines, topic intros, summaries, and it highlights the most important areas. There are also test questions at the end of each chapter to help prepare for the NESPA. It's impossible to go through every bit of notes you took in graduate school! This text will help you review and help you identify weak areas. It is definetely a must for your collection.