Chapter 4-Assessment and InterventionI

Systematic process

A structured method of gathering an individual’s background information, history, knowledge, perceptions, and feelings.

Comprehensive assessment

Assessment that gathers information from multiple areas rather than focusing on just one.

Unbiased assessment

An evaluation that is free from bias concerning culture, gender, etc., and does not favor any specific outcome.

Validity in assessment

The degree to which an assessment measures what it claims to measure.

Multidisciplinary team

A group of professionals from different disciplines working together to assess an individual.

Screening

A quick check to determine if further testing is needed in a specific area of performance.

Developmental screening

Assessment conducted during critical developmental periods to identify potential issues.

Referral process

The procedure in which clients are recommended to specialists, such as pediatricians or psychologists, based on observed needs.

Individualized assessment

An approach that considers the unique interests and personalities of each individual being assessed.

Comprehensive evaluation

An assessment that reviews all areas concerning an individual's communication abilities.

Chart review

The process of examining an individual’s medical, developmental, and educational history.

Questionnaire

A formal set of questions designed to gather specific information about a topic.

Standardized testing

Assessment tools that follow stringent rules for administration, used to formally evaluate specific skills.

Differential diagnosis

The process of distinguishing one disorder from another, particularly related disorders.

Prognosis in treatment

Clinician’s predictions regarding the expected outcomes of treatment based on various factors.

Treatment goals

Objectives set to enhance a client's communication abilities, ensuring they are functional, measurable, and attainable.

Norm-referenced tests

Assessments that compare an individual’s performance to that of a normative sample.

Performance-based assessment (PBA)

An evaluation method that measures a client's skills in real-life contexts to better inform treatment.

Empirical knowledge

Knowledge obtained from scientific research and studies relevant to communication disorders.

Prevention strategies

Methods aimed at stopping a disorder from developing in 'at risk' populations.

Remediation techniques

Interventions focused on reversing or slowing the progression of an already identified disorder.

Compensation methods

Strategies employed to help individuals manage the effects of a disorder that is unlikely to improve.