Part of an instructional set which includes an instructor's guide, this trainee manual is designed to provide speech pathology students with some basic and essential knowledge about the communication process. The manual contains nine modules: (1) speech pathology assistant, (2) the bases of speech (structure and function of the speech mechanism, language development, and phonetics), (3) hearing, (4) communication disorders (articulation disorders, language disorders, stuttering, and voice disorders), (5) diagnostic evaluation and clinical management procedures, (6) ethnic and cultural differences, (7) exceptional children and adults, (8) client follow-up procedures, and (9) practicum and work experience. Each module contains objectives, study content, and references. A glossary is also included. (WL)