Differential Diagnosis: Question 1

What is the importance of differentiating between articulation and phonology in speech sound problems?

Recognizing indicators for accurate diagnosis.

What hypothesis should be formulated when assessing a client's speech sound issues?

Formulate a hypothesis regarding the client’s needs.

What indicates a problem in phonology?

Phonemic contrasts are preserved; 1:1 substitutions suggest phonology issues.

What does it imply if contrasts, such as place, manner, and voice, are maintained?

It is likely an articulation disorder.

What might distorted consonants like /s/ resemble in a phonological analysis?

They could resemble 'sh' or 'th', indicating a need for further analysis.

What are some indicators of articulation problems?

Peripheral, motor-based issues and consistency of errors across contexts.

What should be observed to assess articulation problems?

Lip movements and the variety of mouth postures.

What does inconsistency in sound production across contexts suggest?

It suggests that there may be articulation issues.

Give an example of how sound production variability is manifested in children.

A child may produce /k/ correctly with certain vowels but struggles with others.

What is one application activity to help understand articulatory changes?

Say the Vowels, which involves experiencing transitions between vowels.

What is the purpose of watching the 'R' Words Video in speech therapy?

To identify which 'r' words are easier or more difficult for the child.

What are the next steps after assessing phonology and phonological errors?

Explore phonology and phonological errors further.