Therapeutic Methods Exam 1

Phonology

The sound system of a language, including phonemes and rules for their combination.

Morphology

The structure of words, including roots, prefixes, suffixes, and how they are combined.

Syntax

The rules for sentence structure, including word order and sentence types.

Semantics

The meaning of words, sentences, and texts; the underlying significance.

Pragmatics

The use of language in context, including social rules, turn-taking, and intent.

Broca's Aphasia

Non-fluent, halting speech with good comprehension and limited speech output.

Wernicke's Aphasia

Fluent but impaired speech characterized by poor comprehension and lack of awareness of language deficits.

Fetal Brain Injury (FBI)

Characteristics include motor deficits, cognitive impairments, sensory deficits, visual difficulties, seizures, developmental delays, and speech and language impairments.

PICO

A framework for formulating clinical questions: Population, Intervention, Comparison, Outcome.

Evidence-Based Practice (EBP)

Involves best available research evidence, clinician’s expertise, and patient values and preferences.

Therapy Dose

The number of teaching episodes during a single therapy session.

Session Length

The duration of a single therapy session.

Session Frequency

How often therapy sessions are conducted (e.g., times per week).

Treatment Duration

The total length of time therapy is provided (e.g., number of weeks or months).

Cumulative Intensity

The overall therapeutic effort, combining dose, session length, session frequency, and treatment duration.

Five Steps of Evidence-Based Process

Ask, Acquire, Appraise, Apply, Evaluate.

Individual Therapy

One-on-one therapy sessions tailored to the patient's specific needs.

Group Therapy

Therapy conducted in a group setting, promoting peer interaction and support.

Classroom-Based Therapy

Therapy integrated into the classroom setting, often targeting academic-related skills.

Teletherapy

Therapy delivered remotely via video conferencing or other technology.

Consultation

Providing expert advice and guidance to other professionals or caregivers.

Collaborative Therapy

Working jointly with other professionals to provide comprehensive care.