SLP Profession
How many observation hours do you need to gain CCC-SLP?
At least 25 hours
What are 3 structures for respiration?
Rib cage, trachea, lungs, diaphragm
What are two structures for resonance?
nasal cavity, oral cavity, pharyngeal cavity
What is the smallest unit of sound that can affect meaning?
Phoneme
What are the two types of language?
expressive and receptive
Name two settings and two populations you could serve as an SLP.
What are two functions of the larynx?
Breathing, speaking
True or false: The velum is elevated for oral sounds.
True
Name one difference between vowels and consonants
Open v. closed; voiced v. voiced/voiceless
What is one theory of language acquisition?
Nativist, cognitive, behavioral
What is the CCC?
Certificate of Clinical Competence
What cartilage is butterfly shaped and makes up the anterior portion of the larynx?
thyroid cartilage
Name 3 articulatory structures.
Hard palate, soft palate, teeth, cheeks, tongue, lips, jaw
Name the four types of articulation disorders.
Omission, substitution, distortion, addition
What are the 5 components of language?
Phonology, Morphology, Semantics, Syntax, Pragmatics
What are 3 roles and responsibilities of an SLP?
Diagnose, screen, treat, consult, educate, research, teach
What cartilage are two paired triangular structures in the posterior of the larynx?
arytenoids
What are the three divisions of the ear?
outer, middle, inner
What is one cause of artic/phono disorder?
tongue tie, dental malocclusions, cleft lip/palate, hearing loss, dysarthria, apraxia
What is one cause of a language disorder?
Neurodiversity, genetic syndromes, hearing loss, developmental delay, intellectual difference
What does CFY stand for?
Clinical fellowship year
What is the top-most ring of the trachea called?
cricoid
What consists of the CNS and what consists of the PNS?
CNS = brain and spinal cord
PNS = cranial nerves and spinal nerves
What are two aspects of an assessment for an articulation or phonology disorder?
What are two aspects of an assessment for a language disorder?
What are 3 qualities you should possess to become an SLP?
Analytical, communication, compassion, critical thinking, listening, detail oriented
Vocal folds that are open are considered?
Abducted
What are the four lobes of the brain and one function of each?
Frontal - expressive language, memory, personality, behavior, motor
Parietal - pain, temperature, touch
Occipital - vision, visual memory/processing
Temporal - long term recall, understanding language
What are two examples of treatment for artic/phonology?
Auditory discrimination, minimal pairs, auditory bombardment, production training
Why are norms important for treatment?
To know where the child should be vs. where they currently are