Neuro & Hearing Pathways
This lobe of the brain houses the primary auditory cortex.
The temporal lobe.
This term describes expected variations in communication tied to culture or identity.
A communication difference.
This system provides the power source for speech.
The respiratory system.
A disorder present from birth is classified as this type.
Developmental.
This checks the structure and function of the lips, tongue, jaw, and velum.
The oral mechanism exam.
This cranial nerve carries auditory information from the cochlea to the brain.
CN VIII – Vestibulocochlear nerve.
Code‑mixing in bilingual children is considered this
A normal part of bilingual development.
These cartilages swivel to open and close the vocal folds.
The arytenoid cartilages.
A disorder caused by structural or medical differences is classified as this.
Organic
The ability to produce a sound with cues, used to guide treatment planning.
Stimulability.
Name the three major stops in the basic hearing pathway in order from ear to brain.
Ear → Brainstem → Auditory cortex.
Name two cultural variables that influence nonverbal communication expectations.
Eye contact norms, personal space, touch, gesture use, conversational pacing (any two).
Name the three major resonating cavities involved in shaping voice quality.
Oral cavity, nasal cavity, pharyngeal cavity.
Name the three most common acquired adult communication disorders.
Aphasia, apraxia of speech, dysarthria.
Name the three components of Evidence‑Based Practice.
Clinical expertise, external/internal evidence, client/caregiver perspectives.
This brain structure coordinates smooth, precise motor movements for speech.
The cerebellum.
A child who uses AAVE grammar such as “He be running” is demonstrating this.
A dialectal difference, not a disorder.
This theory explains how the vocal tract shapes sound after it leaves the vocal folds.
The Source‑Filter Theory.
This disorder involves impaired language comprehension and fluent but meaningless speech.
Wernicke’s aphasia.
This type of evidence in EBP comes from scientific literature.
External evidence.
The structure inside the cochlea that contains inner and outer hair cells.
The Organ of Corti.
This term describes adapting communication to be respectful and responsive to cultural norms.
Cultural responsiveness (or cultural competence).
The velum must be in this position to produce nasal sounds.
Lowered.
This adult disorder involves difficulty planning and programming motor movements for speech.
Apraxia of speech (acquired).
In schools, this legally required document outlines goals, services, and accommodations.
The IEP (Individualized Education Program).