Can You Hear Me Now?
Outer/middle ear problem.
What is conductive hearing loss?
Total loss of voice.
What is aphonia?
People learning English as a second language.
What are English Language Learners (ELLs)?
Word knowledge = this type of competence.
What is lexical competence?
Testing that looks at learning potential, not just current skills.
What is dynamic assessment?
Inner ear or nerve damage.
What is sensorineural hearing loss?
Inflamed vocal folds (think yelling at a concert).
What is laryngitis?
Language differences based on region or culture.
What is dialect?
Grammar rules live here.
What is grammatical competence?
Using research to guide therapy decisions.
What is evidence-based practice?
A combo of both types.
What is mixed hearing loss?
Callus-like growths on vocal folds.
What are vocal nodules?
Working effectively with different cultures.
What is cultural competence?
Conversation skills and storytelling ability.
What is discourse competence?
Therapy led mainly by the clinician with structure.
What is a clinician-centered approach?
Hearing damage from medications.
What is ototoxicity?
Two pitches at once in the voice.
What is diplophonia?
Groups who differ in both language AND culture.
What are culturally and linguistically diverse populations?
Understanding sound patterns in language.
What is phonological competence?
Steps like screening, diagnosing, and planning treatment.
What are assessment processes?