This book takes a fresh and engaging look at the field of Communication Sciences and Disorders for the student who is thinking of embarking on a career in the field. It provides a comprehensive insight into the issues and options, with anecdotes and humor to bring the topic to life. "Dale Williams has written an excellent academic text book. Most authors writing on similar topics may cover their material well, but none match Dr. Williams' skill of incorporating fact and detail combined with humor and personal experience in the interesting and enjoyable manner that is found within this text. This is a book that students will learn from while simultaneously enjoying what they read." -Peter R. Ramig, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, University of Colorado, Boulder,USA "This book has more laugh-out-loud moments than I can count, but the use of humor is highly appropriate. What is most impressive - and important - is that there are many, many professionally relevant concepts, facts, and issues introduced using that humor. It is a wonderfully readable and informative text." -Robert W. Quesal, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, Western Illinois University, USA