Speech-Language Pathology Concepts Review

These flashcards cover key concepts, terms, and definitions relevant to the field of speech-language pathology based on lecture notes.

Early Intervention (EI)

Early identification, services, and supports to eligible children from birth through age five and their families.

Pretend play

When children act out scenarios and take on different roles using their imagination.

Prelinguistic skills

Skills including joint attention, play skill development, vocal play development, imitation development, comprehension, initiating behaviors, gesture use & symbolic expression.

Jargon

A child creates their 'own language' with inflection and gestures, which expresses communicative intent.

Reduplicated babble

A child takes one word and repeats it.

Joint attention

Shared focus on objects by engaging in behaviors such as referencing others, eye contact, and gestures.

Bilingualism

Fluency in the use of two languages.

Overidentification

Overdiagnosis of speech-language disorders; incorrectly identifying a child as having a language disorder due to being bilingual.

Under-identification

Failure to correctly identify an individual with a true speech or language disorder.

Cross-linguistic effects

Using knowledge of one language to understand and learn another.

Generalization

The ability to use a newly learned skill or behavior in different settings and with different people over time.

Translanguaging

Dynamic use of multiple languages by bilingual or multilingual individuals.

Dysphagia

Difficulty swallowing.

Aspiration

Food or drink entering the trachea instead of the esophagus.

Hypernasality

Excessive nasal resonance during speech.

Motor Speech Disorder

Speech disturbances resulting from neurologic impairments.

Apraxia of speech

Neurologic speech disorder affecting the capacity to plan or program movements for speech.

Expressive Language

The ability to communicate one's thoughts through various means.

Receptive Language

The ability to understand and process spoken or written language.

Cognitive communication

Communication that is disrupted as a result of a cognitive deficit.

AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication)

Technology used to add to or replace someone's speech.

Voice Handicap Index-10 (VHI-10)

A patient-centered tool assessing the impact of voice disorders on quality of life.

Dementia

A syndrome characterized by progressive deterioration in memory and other cognitive domains.

Executive function

Goal-directed behavior including planning, task management, and cognitive flexibility.

Desensitization

Helping individuals reduce anxiety associated with stuttering.

Masking

Consciously trying to alter one's autistic traits to fit in socially.

Strength-based approach

Focusing on an individual's strengths rather than deficits.

Person-centered care

Supporting the unique needs and goals of each individual.

Compensatory strategies

Techniques to assist with swallowing and reduce the risk of aspiration.

Social communication

The ability to effectively communicate and interact within social contexts.