SLP 6460 Exam 2 Part 4

What is the first step after identifying a speech-language impairment?

Review assessment findings and identify deficit areas for intervention goals.

What is the overall purpose of speech-language intervention?

To improve communicative effectiveness, not just isolated speech or language skills.

What should guide selection of language goals?

Functional communication needs, developmental appropriateness, and the child's current abilities.

What is the Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD)?

The gap between independent functioning and potential performance with assistance.

How does ZPD relate to goal selection?

Choose achievable targets that challenge skills just beyond the child's independent level.

What is a long-term objective (LTO)?

A broad change in communicative behavior expected during treatment.

What is a short-term objective (STO)?

A measurable step toward achieving a long-term objective.

What three components must a measurable short-term objective include?

Do (behavior), Condition (circumstances or cues), and Criteria (required performance).

What is the "Do" component of an objective?

The observable, measurable action the client will perform, such as naming or pointing to an object.

What is the "Condition" component of an objective?

The situation or support provided, such as given a clinician model or minimal cues.

What is the "Criteria" component of an objective?

The required level of success, such as 8/10 trials or 80% accuracy.

Identify the Do, Condition, and Criteria: "Given pictures, the child will name objects with 80% accuracy."

Do: Name objects. Condition: Given pictures. Criteria: 80% accuracy.

What should an SLP do after establishing LTOs and STOs?

Formulate an intervention plan outlining treatment goals, procedures, and recommendations.

What information is typically included in an intervention plan?

Identifying information, diagnosis, significant background information, objectives, procedures, prognosis, and recommendations.

What should a therapy lesson plan include?

Objectives and rationale, procedures, materials, format, and intervention approach.

What is pre-therapy criterion testing?

Baseline measurement of target performance before intervention begins.

What is post-therapy criterion testing?

Measurement after intervention to evaluate progress toward objectives.

A child scores 2/10 before therapy and 6/10 after. What does this show?

Improvement from 20% to 60%, a gain of 40 percentage points.

Why might an SLP select a target with 0-40% baseline accuracy?

It may represent a greater area of need than a skill already performed at 50% or higher.

Why might mastery be required across three consecutive sessions?

To demonstrate consistent performance rather than success during only one session.