Managing Communication and Feeding Difficulties in Children Under Five Years I

Flashcards about managing communication and feeding difficulties in children under five years of age.

What is the purpose of the decision-making tree in assessing a child with communication difficulties?

To make holistic assessment choices when a child presents with difficulties in multiple areas.

According to the decision-making tree, what is the first question to ask when assessing a child?

Is this child meeting expectations in this area?

What should you do if a child is not meeting expectations and parents/others are concerned?

Gather more information.

What should you do if a child is not meeting expectations, and there are additional complex factors?

Referral to other professional needed.

In the case of Mackenzie, what were the initial concerns raised about her communication skills?

She uses one word at a time and grandma is concerned about her talking.

Why was Mackenzie's dad not initially worried about her speech?

He can usually tell what Mackenzie wants because she points or takes him to show items she’s interested in.

What initial observations were made about Mackenzie during the first session?

Mackenzie is very quiet, takes a while to warm up, hides behind dad’s leg, and takes 20 minutes to say her first word.

What are examples of language skills for which information should be collected?

Receptive and expressive language skills (content, form & use)

What are examples of speech skills for which information should be collected?

Intelligibility, phonological processes, speech sound use

What type of pre-literacy skills are assessed in 2 and a half year old?

Engagement with books, shared reading routines, interest in print

What are the benefits of starting an assessment with receptive language tasks?

Receptive tasks are less demanding for shy children.

Describe the holistic perspective to be considered when evaluating a client.

Consider the child's entire developmental profile, social environment, and participation across a range of contexts.

What is the importance of systematic information gathering?

To inform diagnosis and determine goals for therapy

Why is evaluating the functional relevance of the child's communication skills important?

To determine how communication and developmental skills impact daily routines and interactions, as well as family routines, priorities, and perceptions, to guide interventions.

Why is collaborative practice important?

Actively involve family members & other professionals to ensure integrated and coordinated care and consider family goals & priorities.