Speech Pathology Quizs

Single-Case Design (SCED)

• Compares the effectiveness of interventions using the same participant as their own control by assessing treatment effects over time.

• Analyzes group data to determine the average effect of an intervention across multiple participants.

• Focuses solely on qualitative data to understand participant experiences during treatment.

• Utilizes a randomized control trial approach to evaluate intervention outcomes.

Apraxia/Dyspraxia in Speech

• Disorders of speech production due to impairments in coordination and motor planning of speech sounds, including Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS).

• A condition characterized by difficulty in understanding spoken language.

• An emotional disorder affecting communication skills.

• A type of speech therapy focused on improving fluency.

Language disorders – developmental

• Affects the normal onset and development of language in children, including hearing impairment and intellectual disability.

• Only affects children with hearing impairment.

• Is solely caused by environmental factors.

• Has no impact on a child's ability to communicate.

Aphasia

• A communication disorder caused by a stroke affecting the language dominant hemisphere.

• A type of speech therapy for children with language delays.

• A neurological condition that improves language skills over time.

• A psychological disorder that affects social communication.

Phonology in Speech Pathology

• Impairments affecting a child’s sound system, including phonological delays and disorders.

• A method of teaching reading through phonics.

• The study of the physical properties of speech sounds.

• A type of therapy focused on improving fluency in speech.

Age Group: Children

• 3 – 5 years

• 5 – 11 years

• 12 – 15 years

• 0 – 2 years

Swallowing/feeding intervention

• Dietary modifications, assistive devices, postural adjustment techniques, prostheses, compensatory techniques, rehabilitation exercises.

• Only dietary modifications and rehabilitation exercises.

• Assistive devices and postural adjustment techniques only.

• Compensatory techniques and prostheses only.

Congenital syndromes

• Conditions characterized by distinctive features present at birth, including Down Syndrome, Fragile-X Syndrome, and Turner Syndrome.

• A group of disorders that develop during adolescence and are not present at birth.

• Conditions that only affect adults and are acquired over time.

• A type of genetic disorder that can be treated with medication.

Language Disorders – acquired

• Refers to communication disorders from acquired brain impairments like stroke or brain injury, not present at birth.

• Refers to communication disorders present at birth due to genetic factors.

• Refers to temporary communication issues caused by stress or anxiety.

• Refers to language disorders that improve with age and experience.

Age Group: Under 2

• 0 – 24 months

• 2 – 5 years

• 5 – 10 years

• 10 – 15 years