Diagnosis
What communication disorder affects the person's ability to produce speech sounds correctly?
A speech sound disorder
An example of a setting in which an SLP supports a child to improve communication skills in an educational environment
School-based setting
After earning a bachelor's degree, what degree must you earn to become an SLP?
A master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an ASHA accredited institution
What are the 2 major responsibilities of an SLP?
To evaluate and treat communication and/or swallowing disorders
What does ASHA stand for?
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
What type of communication disorder affects the person's receptive and expressive language?
A language disorder
Name 3 medical settings where an SLP might help patients with communication or swallowing challenges
Hospital, Rehabilitation Center, Medical Center
What is the name of the comprehensive exam that individual's seeking to become certified SLPs must take after graduate-level coursework?
The Praxis Exam
Why might an SLP collaborate with teachers, physicians, occupational therapists or other professionals when treating a client?
To coordinate care and support the client's overall communication, swallowing, educational and functional needs
What is a Speech-Language Pathologist?
A healthcare professional that specializes in the identification, assessment, and treatment of several speech and language problems or disorders, in addition to swallowing impairments
An adult has difficulty swallowing after a stroke, what is a likely diagnostic category for this individual?
Dysphagia or Swallowing Disorders
What is the role of an SLP in a college setting?
to teach college students, conduct research, support clinical supervised hours, and help prepare future SLPs for their careers
What is the name of the national professional certification held by certified SLPs who meet all ASHA requirements?
CCC-SLP (Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology)
An SLP is working with a child who has challenges communicating in the classroom. Before developing a treatment plan, what should the SLP do to determine the child's specific needs and establish appropriate goals?
Conduct a comprehensive evaluation, gather information from relevant sources (parents or teachers), identify the child's strengths and areas of difficulty, and develop individualized/measurable treatment goals
What score does ASHA consider a passing score for the praxis exam?
A score of 160
How do you determine a language disorder vs. a language difference?
A language difference is not a language disorder instead its variations in language as a result of cultural/linguistic background whereas a language disorder is when an individual has receptive or expressive impairments in one or more of the language domains
What percentage of SLPs work in private practice?
1/3 (approximately 33%) are full-time or part-time private practice professionals
36 weeks and 1,260 hours
An SLP evaluates a patient who has difficulty swallowing after stroke. What should the SLP assess before recommending an appropriate treatment plan?
The patients swallowing function and safety, medical history, clinical presentation, and need for further assessment, which could include instrumental swallowing examinations
What are the 3 important characteristics that all speech therapy goals should consist of?