what is assessment
set of procedures that are used to gain a clear description of the speech sound production skills of a child – GOAL is to determine if there is a speech sound disorder
what is diagnosis
CONCLUSION you arrive at
1) determine if the child has clinically significant problem
2) describe the characteristics of problem
What are the speech screenings
-pass/ fail procedure that can be conducted quickly with a large number of individuals in a short period of time
EX:
-Ch: converse, say ABCs, COUNT to 10
-Adults : conversation, reading
in schools in California…
- it is all based on teacher and parent REFERRAL
in schools…
- she says to kindergarten teach that the child is still young and will recheck him again later on in the year
general principles of Assessment
a. Review the clients background
written case history forms
information from other professionals
- sometimes you have to ask around verbally
conduct an interview
what do we need to ask?.
- older client: are you bothered by this? IMPACT on your LIFE?
close the interview
B. plan assessment session
- prepare BRIBES (stickers, toys, games, prizes)
C. Prepare testing area
- not distracting
D. Assess Related Areas
screen language
F. Administer tests
- use standardized tests– some school districts demand norms
G. Discuss Findings and Make Recommendations
- be positive and clear
H. Write a report
-legal document - attorney
hearing screening
Diadochokinetic syllable rates
In evaluating oral motor coordination, we are looking for…
conducting an oral peripheral examination
A. Purpose
B. supplies
C. Assessment of structure and function of facial muscles