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Diagnosis

To determine the nature of a disease through examination.

Evaluation

The process of assessing or examining something, which can be formal, informal/observation, trial therapy, or generalization.

Goals of Evaluation

To diagnose and monitor/describe change.

CPT

Current Procedural Terminology; a set of codes used to describe procedures and services in a diagnostic session.

ICD-10

International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision; used to report diagnoses and diseases.

Differentiating Factors in Diagnosis

Difference, Disturbance, and Handicapping; factors that categorize conditions affecting communication.

Predisposing Variables

Factors that put an individual at risk for developing a disorder.

Precipitating Variables

Factors that might trigger the onset of a disorder.

Dynamic Assessment

Use of evaluation time to gain information for treatment tasks.

ZPD

Zone of Proximal Development; determines what is too easy or too hard for the client.

Response to Intervention (RTI)

A tiered approach to support that determines if the child can benefit from additional assistance.

ICF

International Classification of Functioning; functional levels used in assessment.

NOMS

National Outcome Measurements; a method for assessing outcomes in therapy.

FCM

Functional Communication Measurements; evaluates communication abilities.

Preferred Practice Patterns (PPP)

Acceptable clinical approaches to assessment and treatment.

Activities of Daily Living (ADL)

Common activities such as eating and communicating.

Prognosis

Prediction of treatment outcomes, effectiveness, and potential client progress.

Interview Skills

A verbal and nonverbal exchange aimed at obtaining and providing information.

Open-Ended Questions

Questions that encourage detailed responses from clients during interviews.

Oral Peripheral Examination

Systematic assessment of structures and functions necessary for speech production.

Diadochokinetic Rate Assessment (DDK)

Measures the speed and accuracy of articulatory movements.

Standardized Test Scores

Scores that provide information on an individual's performance compared to a normative group.

Validity

The extent to which a test measures what it is intended to measure.

Reliability

Consistency of a test over time.

Norm-Referenced Test

A test that compares individual scores to a normative sample.

Confidence Intervals

Range around a test score that indicates the potential variability of the true score.

Bias in Testing

Differential performance resulting from characteristics such as ethnicity or culture.

Offensiveness in Testing

Testing elements that obstruct purpose and create negative feelings.

Enhanced Reliability

Improving consistency by standardizing instructions and increasing test items.

Improving Validity

Consulting experts and examining criteria to improve test measure accuracy.

Diagnostic Report

A written record summarizing relevant information and professional interaction.

CPT Code

A code that describes procedures or services conducted with the client.

ICD Code

A code used to report diagnoses, diseases, and disorder classifications.

Confidentiality

Protection of private health information under laws like HIPAA and FERPA.

Summary Probe

A technique used in interviews to summarize and clarify information shared by the client.

Formal Testing

Standardized administration and scoring of assessments to measure abilities.

Percentile Rankings

Indicates the percentage of test-takers who scored lower than a specific score.

Raw Score

The total number of correct answers achieved on a test.

Standard Score

A transformed score that allows for comparison, typically with a mean of 100.

Final Assessment Recommendations

Guidance provided in a diagnostic report based on evaluation and clinical impressions.

Functional Communication Measurements (FCM)

A method employed to assess a client's communication abilities.

Common Errors in Testing

Mistakes such as measuring treatment progress with norm-referenced tests.

Standard Error of Measurement

An estimate of reliability indicating the potential for error in test scores.

Sensitivity in Testing

The ability of a test to correctly identify individuals who have a disorder.

Specificity in Testing

The ability of a test to correctly identify individuals without a disorder.

Ethical Testing Practices

Guidelines ensuring fairness and equity in educational and psychological testing.

Interviewing Techniques

Strategies employed to engage clients and gather relevant information.

Clinical Judgement

The necessary skill of interpreting test results in the context of broader assessment data.

Disorder Classification

The systematic categorization of disorders through tools like the ICD.

Functional Assessment

Evaluation that focuses on the practical abilities of an individual in daily life.

Standardization Sample

The population sample used to establish norms for standardized tests.

Cultural Considerations in Testing

The need to account for cultural differences in test design and administration.

Professional Interaction

The engagement between clinicians, clients, and families during assessments.

Response Measures in RTI

Data gathered during intensified treatment periods to assess client needs.

Documentation for Research Purposes

Recording findings and results to contribute to clinical research efforts.