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The relationship between socioeconomic status and language impaired is mediated by
maternal education
Language is comprised of three major areas: form, content, and use. Use includes the following component of language
pragmatics
Language is comprised of three major areas: form, content, and use. Form includes the following components of language
-syntax
-morphology
-phonology
Language is comprised of three major areas: form, content, and use. Content includes the following components of language
semantics
Etiologies associated with DLD include
-genetic factors
-environmental factors
-neurobiological factors
The four types of AAC are
-mid tech
-high tech
-no tech
-light tech
When assessing, you can assume that if one modality of language is within normal limits then the others will be as well.
false
Various organizations commonly accept a standard score that is 1.25 standard deviation below the mean for a qualifying criterion of a DLD diagnosis.
true
Intervention is a powerful tool that can shape development and behavior.
true
Sometimes caregiver interaction style is the result of adapting to the child's disorder rather than the cause of it.
true
Eligibility, diagnosis and assessment are all terms that mean the same thing in different settings.
false
Intellectual Disability and language disorders show minimal variability in all special populations.
false
Neurodiversity is variation in the human brain which are natural and a valuavle part of humanity.
true
Gestalt language processors process language in single word units. Analytical language processors process language in whole chunks.
false
At a minimum, an assessment should establish
-hearing level and oral motor function
-intelligibility
-comprehension and production
Which of the following assessments is an estimate of the child's ability to solve problems without relying on languge skills?
assessment of nonverbal cognition
As it relates to assessing social functioning, which of the following information should be obtained?
-cultural and linguistic differences
-emotional/behavioral adjustment
-family's perceptions of the child's needs and their priorities in meeting those needs
When considering a low-structure observation, what could the clinician gain understanding of?
-impression of the child's expressive language abilities
-pragmatic skills
-potential comprehension difficulties
The developmental course of a child and any issues regarding it are important to obtain in what part of the comprehensive assessment
case history
Which of the following are challenges or issues related to standardized tests?
-fairness
-minimal detailed description of language forms and functions
-determination of the level of difference that is clinically meaningful
Which of the following are considered characteristics of autism
-communication differences
-social interaction differences
-interests and behaviors
Which statement best describes the expressive vs. receptive language profile commonly seen in individuals with cerebral palsy?
Receptive language is often stronger than expressive language due to motor speech limitations
Which assessment approach is most appropriate when evaluating a child with an intellectual disability?
using informal measures such as language samples and caregiver interviews
Which intervention strategy is considered evidence-based for children with early-onset hearing loss?
early amplification and auditory-verbal therapy
Order the following preverbal sounds based on their development:
1. vegetative sounds
2. cooing, laughing
3. quasi-resonance nuclei, vocal play
4. canonical, reduplicated babbling-CV syllables
5. jargon with intonation contours
At 24 months, _ of all consonant sounds are correct.
70%
A child's first words are only used for names of familiar people.
false
What are the four major reasons for assessment?
-short answer-
Explain why comprehension is harder to test for than production.
-short answer-
List two strategies for developing culturally responsive/sensitive/competent practices when working with culturally and linguistically diverse families.
-short answer-
Categorize the following therapy strategies based on intervention approach:
Clinician-Directed
-drill
-drill play
-modeling
Categorize the following therapy strategies based on intervention approach:
Child-Centered
-facilitated play
-daily activites
Categorize the following therapy strategies based on intervention approach:
Hybrid
-milieu teaching/therapy
-focused stimulation
-script therapy
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
Advocate for AAC access and partner training across environments
Cerebral Palsy
Support executive functioning, structured routines, and direct social communication intervention
Intellectual Disablility
Focus on functional communication, generalization, and caregiver collaboration
ADHD
Combine behavioral strategies with executive functioning supports
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Implement neurodiversity-affirming, relationship-centered care