Speech Pathologist Professional Issues and Effective Practices

These flashcards cover key vocabulary and concepts essential for understanding the professional responsibilities and practices in speech-language pathology.

ASHA Code of Ethics

A set of guidelines established by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association to ensure professional conduct among speech-language pathologists.

Client well-being paramount

The principle that prioritizes the health and interests of the client in all professional practices.

Direct Liability

Responsibility for directly failing to ensure success or provide adequate guidance to supervisees.

Vicarious Liability

Responsibility that arises from a failure to adequately supervise or support employees or students.

Supervisory Styles

Different methods of supervision, including directing, supporting, coaching, and delegating.

SMART Goals

A framework for setting objectives which are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, and Timely.

Articulation

The motor (gross) processes involved in producing speech sounds accurately.

Language Disorder

A condition where an individual has difficulties with phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, or pragmatics.

Phonemic Awareness

The ability to recognize and manipulate sounds in spoken words, essential for reading success.

Implicit Bias

Unconscious attitudes or stereotypes that affect understanding, actions, and decisions.

Cultural Competence

The capability to effectively interact with individuals from various cultural backgrounds.

Emotional Intelligence

The ability to understand and manage one's emotions, and those of others.

Evidence-Based Practice

Using clinical judgment along with data and research to inform and justify treatment decisions.

Behavior Principles

Fundamental concepts in behavior analysis, such as reinforcement and punishment, used to guide interventions.

Clinical Writing Skills

The ability to document interactions and findings clearly, accurately, and concisely.

Early Intervention (EI)

Services provided to young children (birth to age 3) to address developmental delays.

Goal Components

Critical elements of goal setting in therapy, including 'Do' statements, conditions, criteria, and time frames.

Minimally Pairs

Pairs of words that differ by only one phoneme and are used in therapy to illustrate sound contrasts.

Functional Communication

Effective and appropriate verbal and non-verbal communication that serves a purpose.

Turn-Taking

A communication skill where participants alternate in speaking and listening during a conversation.

Joint Attention

The shared focus of two individuals on an object or event, a critical aspect of early communication development.

Formal APA Style

The American Psychological Association's writing style, ensuring consistency and clarity in academic documents.

Objective Documentation

Record-keeping based purely on factual information, avoiding opinions or assumptions.

Concise Documentation

Clear, brief, and relevant records in therapy sessions.

Accommodating Cultural Differences

Adapting interventions to respect and understand diverse cultural backgrounds.

Communication Disorders

Conditions that impair an individual's ability to communicate effectively.

Hierarchy of Treatment Approaches

Different stages in therapy, emphasizing sensory input to sound production.

Collaborative Practice

Working jointly with other professionals and stakeholders to provide comprehensive care.

Therapeutic Rapport

The relationship built on trust and understanding between clinicians and clients.

Concept of Reinforcement

Encouraging desired behaviors by providing rewards following a specific action.

Reinforcement vs. Punishment

Reinforcement encourages behavior, while punishment aims to decrease it.

Systems of Phonemes

The organization and patterns of sounds within a language, essential for phonology.

Natural Environment Practice

A service model focusing on providing interventions within the child’s everyday surroundings.

Health Literacy

The ability to obtain, process, and understand basic health information to make informed decisions.

Client-Centered Practice

An approach that prioritizes the client's needs, preferences, and goals in therapy.

Articulation Disorders

Speech sound errors that affect intelligibility but typically do not impact other language areas.

Phonological Disorders

Impairments in the system governing sounds of a language, affecting overall language use.

Higher-Level Language Skills

Advanced skills that include understanding and using complex language features.

Behavioral Interventions

Strategies aimed at altering specific behaviors to improve communication skills.

Outcome Measurements

Tools used to assess the effectiveness of interventions and track client progress.