Speech/Language Pathology

Question 0

What does it mean to assess speech articulation/fluency?

Answer 0

Looking for problems outside normal phonological processes- ie causing distress, difficult to understand.

Question 1

What is covered by speech language pathologists?

Answer 1

Speech, language, alternative/augmentative communication, swallowing.

Question 2

What 3 assessments are commonly used for speech articulation/fluency?

Answer 2

• Goldman Fristoe (gold standard)
• Structured Photographic Articulation Test featuring Dudsberry the Dog
• Stuttering Severity Index

Question 3

What does it mean to assess language?

Answer 3

• developmental: not meeting milestones, continued use of phonological processes, not using pragmatics
• acquired: brain injury, stroke, congenital issues, aphasia, ALS

Question 4

What are 3 commonly used assessments for language?

Answer 4

• Clinical Evaluation of Language Fundamentals
• Sequenced Inventory of Communication Development
• Preschool Language Scales

Question 5

What must be considered for augmentative/alternative communication?

Answer 5

• concrete-abstract symbol sets
• size/colour/number of symbol sets
• no tech/low tech/high tech

Question 6

What 3 assessments are used for swallowing/dysphasia?

Answer 6

• Oral Peripheral Exam
• Chairside Exam
• Video Floroscopy Study/Modified Barium Swallow Study