Assessment of Speech and Language Disorders

A collection of vocabulary flashcards covering key terms related to the assessment of speech and language disorders.

Assessment

A process designed to determine the current level of communication skills and their deficits.

Clinical Interview

Aim to gather detailed information and clarifications on a client's case history.

Orofacial Examination

An assessment to rule out oral structural problems and assess speech muscle strength and function.

Standardized Test Administration

Administering reliable, valid, and ethnoculturally appropriate tests.

Multidisciplinary Assessment

An assessment model where team members report results independently.

Post-Assessment Counseling

The process of communicating assessment results to clients and their families.

Alternative Assessment Procedures

Less dependent on standardized tests and more client-specific.

Dynamic Assessment

Assessment using the test-teach-retest format.

Translators

Individuals who transform written text from one language to another.

Bilingual Interpreters

Interpreters who are specific to the ethnocultural background of the client.