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The Comprehensive Textbook of Assessment Methods in Speech and Language Pathology was unveiled at the Central Library of the University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences.

According to the reporter of the university's Webda, Dr. Saeed Khanjani, Deputy of Research and Technology of the University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, at the unveiling ceremony of the Comprehensive Textbook of Assessment Methods in Speech and Language Pathology, while appreciating and thanking Dr. Fariba Yadegari, faculty member of the Speech Therapy Department of the university and author of the Comprehensive Textbook of Assessment Methods in Speech and Language, and the members of the university's central library, stated: "Dr. Yadegari has always been one of the distinguished professors and has served for years as the head of the specialized board of Speech Therapy. Designing the Comprehensive Textbook of Assessment Methods in Speech and Language Pathology is a commendable action that deserves appreciation and thanks."

He emphasized: "The publication of the comprehensive textbook, the specialized design of books such as on stuttering, the utilization of related specialists' opinions in this textbook, and making it available to the public are very valuable. We hope to move towards publishing reference books in the field of rehabilitation within the country."

He added: "Over the past year, through the efforts of the medical information and scientific resources sector of the university, prominent books have been published. Also, the printing of these books and their sales process have been outsourced, and extensive advertising has been done for them."

Dr. Khanjani said: "Fortunately, science is accessible to all, and everyone should benefit from it. We must move towards simplifying books and delivering science to all parts of the country."

The Extensiveness of Topics and Clinical Applications of the Textbook in the Assessment and Treatment of Speech and Language Disorders

Dr. Fariba Yadegari, author of the Comprehensive Textbook of Assessment Methods in Speech and Language Pathology, at the "Book Cafe" ceremony, said: "The Comprehensive Textbook of Assessment Methods in Speech and Language Pathology has been unveiled for the first time at the University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences. The purpose of writing this textbook was to create a course book for use by speech therapy professors in teaching, by graduate students for research purposes, theses, and dissertations, and also by clinical specialists and therapists in assessing and diagnosing clients. This book has been compiled with the aim of establishing a baseline for designing appropriate treatment and generally has educational, research, and clinical objectives."

She added: "This textbook includes the principles and clinical methods in assessment, basic definitions for assessment concepts, diagnostic counseling and interviewing, test construction in speech and language pathology, remote assessment methods, assessment of subcultures and multilingualism, introduction of foreign and domestic tests, and specific assessment methods in all aspects of communication, language, speech, and swallowing."

Dr. Yadegari stated: "This textbook, which is the result of the efforts of a large group of authors and experts in the field, can be a valuable resource for speech and language therapists. The reason for this is the breadth of topics and the extensive coverage of disorders in this field, such that the authors believe this book acts as a precise and detailed assessment guide for speech therapists to reach treatment plans for clients."

She continued: "In addition to its academic use in university settings and research benefits, the book is written in a way that can be used as a guide for clinical speech and language therapists."

The faculty member of the Speech Therapy Department of the University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences said: "We hope that due to its comprehensive, specialized, and precise perspective, this textbook will be used by the speech therapy community and be effective in raising awareness among other specialists."

Dr. Talia Zarifian, Manager of Medical Information and Scientific Resources of the University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, at the Book Cafe ceremony, while expressing pleasure at the success of the university's Speech Therapy Department as a focal point and the presence of Dr. Yadegari as a distinguished professor in this department and on the board of the Ministry of Health, stated: "The preparation and writing of the Comprehensive Textbook of Assessment Methods in Speech and Language Pathology is a commendable and praiseworthy action."

She also added: "With the cohesive Speech Therapy group, we will witness more scientific progress and a transformation in book sales."

The faculty member of the Speech Therapy Department thanked the presence and support of the Deputy of Research and Technology of the university, guest professors, Professor Ghorbani, a member of the Speech Therapy board, and colleagues of the central library.

Ali Ghorbani, a member of the Speech Therapy board, while attending the Book Cafe ceremony and expressing pleasure at the unveiling of this comprehensive textbook in the field of speech therapy, stated: "The most important task of speech therapists is interaction and communication with clients in clinics."

He described speech therapy as a complex skill and said: "The scope of communication and hope for life also lies in this field, and we must enhance their scientific and real status through interaction, respect, and transfer of experiences and knowledge to students so that we can witness brighter horizons in the realm of science and knowledge."