SLP 6000 - W1 Class Notes

Screenings; Dx; Universal precautions; psychometrics

Goal of Eval: Obtain as much info on client and his/her commdis

• Determine existence of prob
• Valid info… observe, data, bkgrd…
• Then we take all of this and org/rev and interpret it -> this makes us clinicians - we're not just testers
• We label, then refer for svcs…
• Assessment should be TAILORED to each client
• Include families, environment…
• ADULTS Vs CHILDREN
• Children - we're looking to see if there's a prob to tx or monitor
• Adult - usually know there's one and want it addressed
• Keep open-mind/
• Avoid beginning preconceived notions
• Dx = ongoing process
• Confidentiality
• Professionalism

Components of an eval:

ALL AREAS of SL (even if kiddo comes in w/ just /r/…)

Possible co-occurrence of disorders - e.g., /s/ may co-occur with plurals, for example… 75% co-occurrence speech & language disorder…

This doesn't mean it's comprehensive …

• We can use lang sample into an informal artic sample.