communication basics
what is communication?
sharing info, transmitting thought, a technique for expressing ideas effectively
the term used for the rules that govern how phonemes are combined to form words
phonology
what are the different professions in the field
speech scientists, SLPs, and Audiologists
how do you evaluate your sources for EBP?
Who is the author?
-look for .edu or .gov endings
What is the purpose of the site?
How current is the info?
bilabial and labiodental
bilabial- both lips press together
labiodental- teeth go to lip
building blocks of language
phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics
the ability to produce sounds in sequence by moving articulators
articulation
what is ASHA?
a code of ethics that reflects professional values and expectations
what are the basic assumptions about EBP
-use currently available data and not just your own.
-always seek new info for more ways to improve effectiveness
interdental and alveolar
interdental- tongue goes between teeth
alveolar- tongue goes on the ridge behind top teeth
different parts of communication
voice, articulation, language, fluency, and hearing
different phonological processes
backing, fronting, stopping, nasalization, and final deletions
what does the field study?
the study of human communication processes, breakdowns, and the efficiency of treatment
basic steps for EBP
-form a question
-search literature
-evaluate available literature
- evaluate impact of findings
velar and palatal
velar- tongue goes to top of the back of the mouth
palatal-tongue to the roof of your mouth
receptive vs expressive language
receptive- understanding/ comprehension
expressive- not just verbal, some people do not use spoken language
difficulty with the rule system of how to put words together
phonological disorder
obstacles for EBP
-time
-teaching how to do it
-disconnect between research and everyday application
-culture that promotes asking others vs looking it up
glottal
moving air through the glottis (opening of airway)
what is intelligibility?
an index of how well a listener can retrieve a speakers intended message
difficulty with the production of sounds and sound sequences
articulation disorder