CSD 482 — Module 2 Study Guide Flashcards

These flashcards encompass the core ideas, definitions, and significant terms discussed in the CSD 482 Module 2 lecture notes, focusing on assessment, evaluation, diagnosis, treatment planning, and important concepts in speech and language pathology.

Assessment

Ongoing process of gathering information about communication and swallowing; determines presence/absence and functional impact.

Evaluation

The set of procedures/tools used to examine behavior (tests, samples, SFE, instrumental measures).

Diagnosis

Label/statement about the disorder based on assessment/evaluation.

Treatment / Plan of Care (POC)

Intervention begun as soon as assessment starts; includes goals, procedures, frequency, dismissal criteria.

PLOF / CLOF

Previous Level of Function vs Current Level of Function; important for prognosis and billing.

Person-centered care

Assessment/treatment focused on the client’s goals, context, and values.

Orofacial/Structural-Functional Exam (SFE)

Exam assessing oral motor strength and structure.

Cognitive-linguistic

Assessment of memory, attention, executive function, word retrieval, comprehension.

Multidisciplinary assessment

Each professional reports separately.

SOAP notes

Subjective, Objective, Analysis, Plan format used for session-to-session notes.

ICD-10 codes

Used for medical diagnosis and reimbursement.

Dynamic assessment

Method to test learning potential and differential diagnosis.

Person-first language

Language that emphasizes the individual, e.g., 'a girl with speech sound disorder'.

Treatment plan

Includes client information, diagnosis, target behaviors, goals, procedures, and maintenance plans.

Progress notes

Periodic summary of progress towards goals.

IEP

Individualized Education Plan for students with disabilities affecting educational performance.

IFSP

Individualized Family Service Plan for infants/toddlers and their families.

Functional impact

The effect of a communication disorder on an individual's daily activities.

Cultural competence

Understanding and respecting linguistic differences and dialects.

Physical Mechanism (Speech Production) Assessment

An evaluation of the physiological processes involved in producing speech sounds, including voice, articulation, and resonance.

Swallowing Function Assessment

An evaluation of the oral, pharyngeal, and instrumental phases of swallowing to identify any difficulties in the swallowing process.

Common Impairments/Signs to Screen For

Cognition: impaired memory, slowed processing, poor attention, executive dysfunction.

• Language: word-finding issues, comprehension difficulties (auditory/reading), problems with morphology/syntax, pragmatic deficits.

• Speech: slowed or slurred speech, sound errors, issues with prosody or intonation.

• Hearing/CAPD: decreased discrimination or auditory processing ability.

• Behavior/affect: mood changes, agitation, depression—affecting communication.

• Swallowing: coughing during meals, wet voice, pocketing food, weight loss.

Differential Diagnosis Tools

• Standardized tests (norm-referenced) + informal/criterion-based tasks.

• Language & speech sampling for naturalistic behavior.

• Therapeutic probes/dynamic assessment to test teachability.

• Instrumental measures (MBSS/FEES, acoustic/voice measures) when anatomical/physiologic details needed.

• Multidisciplinary input (PT/OT/neuro/ENT/psych/educator) for differential causes.

Interdisciplinary

Each assess separately; single cohesive report

Transdisciplinary

Professionals assess together; integrated outcomes and cross-disciplinary roles

Clinical Decision-Making Framework (Why/What/How?)

• Why? Identify cause/etiology and factors influencing deficits.

• What? Which communication domain(s) are affected, and what behaviors characterize the impairment?

• How? Are deficits remediable? Will you remediate, compensate, or train caregivers? Map assessment → goals → treatment.

Discharge Report

Summarizes entire course, outcomes, recommended follow-up; reassessment required for exiting IEPs

The Three Fundamental Components to Assess

Cognitive-linguistic, physical mechanism, and swallowing function