This second edition book is tailor made for speech-language pathology students preparing to take departmental comprehensive examinations as well as the Praxis Examination in Speech-Language Pathology. In addition, this inclusive book is a terrific teaching tool for university faculty---offering preview outlines, brief introductions, and summaries. Each chapter concludes with test questions in essay and multiple-choice formats. Practitioners will find this book to be an outstanding reference text. New features include: (1) Challenging multiple choice questions that are representative of actual Praxis-type questions; (2) Updated information on new laws pertaining to the delivery of SLP services (HIPAA, IDEA 2004); (3) Evidence-based practices applicable to the field of speech-language pathology; and (4) New, artist-drawn illustrations to enhance students' understanding of anatomic structures and their interlocking relationships