DYSPHAGIA
This is the accidental entry of food, liquid, or other material into the lungs
Aspiration
The two parts of language SLPs are concerned about
Receptive language and expressive language
A general term for loss of memory and other mental abilities severe enough to interfere with daily life.
Dementia
Drinking this beverage often helps keep the vocal tract hydrated, which is important to vocal hygiene
Water
What does SLP stand for
Speech-Language Pathologist
Burp
A language disorder affecting communication, frequently caused by cerebrovascular accidents.
Aphasia
These are the 4 areas of orientation
Self, time, Place & Situation
Respiration training is a useful voice treatment approach teaching the client to use the _____ rather than the chest muscles
Diaphragm
These are communication devices, systems, strategies and tools that replace or support spoken language
Augmentative and Alternative Communication devices (AAC)
This tube connects the mouth to the stomach
Esophagus
This is when the patient is unable to recall the names of everyday objects
Anomia
These are visual or written cues around the home.
Environmental aids
This is when the muscles used for speech are weak or are hard to control. It often causes slurred or slow speech that can be difficult to understand.
Dysarthria
The most common consonant sound produced in the English language
/t/
This imaging study uses X-rays to observe swallowing.
Modified Barium Swallow Study
Naming items in a category, like animals, is a test of this language skill.
Verbal Fluency
This is the inability to recognize familiar people or objects
Agnosia
This is the most effective strategy to improve intelligibility in a patient with Parkinson's
Speaking loudly
In the movie "My Fair Lady", Eliza Doolittle repeats this phrase to help improve her speech.
"The Rain in Spain Stays Mainly in the Plain"
The primary muscle of the lips is the
Obicularis oris
This is the act of talking around a word or concept, using descriptive phrases or synonyms instead of the target word.
Circumlocution
These skills are essential for various tasks, such as planning, organizing, initiating tasks, sustaining attention, managing time, and adapting to changing situations.
Executive Function tasks
This is abnormal vocal cord vibration resulting in 2 voices
Diplophonia
This is the only unattached bone in the human body.
Hyoid Bone