Speech and Language Assisting Exam 2

What are characteristics of a “well-written goal”?

• has an objective

• focuses on behaviors the client is concerned about

• Clearly written

• method for progress monitoring is clear

What are the three different types of goal attack strategies?

• Horizontal

• Vertical

• Cyclical

What is a horizontal attack strategy?

• multiple goals in the same session

• ex: working on the phoneme /s/ in the initial position, then middle position, then final position, then working on it in sentences

What is a vertical attack strategy?

• focuses on one goal at a time until the patient achieves a certain level of accuracy

• ex: focus on words, then once that is mastered move onto phrases, then onto sentences, etc

What is a cyclical attack strategy?

• practice a certain target for a set period of time, then move onto another target for a set period of time

• the patient does not have to master the goal in order to move onto the next goal

• ex: spend a week on a certain goal, then moving on next week to the next goal

What is a treatment approach?

• research tested

• is done a specific way

• has training or a manual to follow

What are some examples of treatment approaches?

• LSVT

• Structured Knowledge in Language and Literacy (SKILL)

• Speak Out

• Story Champs/ CUBED

• Dynamic Tactile and Temporal Cueing (DTTC)

What are treatment strategies?

• research tested

• combines multiple strategies in a session

• can be implemented as a part of treatment

What are some examples of treatment strategies?

• Graphic organizers

• semantic mapping

• visual supports

• turtle talk

What is Treatment Fidelity?

• how well the treatment is implemented as intended

What are the two types of facilitating techniques?

• Direct

• Indirect

What are some examples of Direct facilitating techniques?

• cueing/prompting hierarchies

  • evaluative feedback (specifically wanting the client to self-monitor/self-correct)

What are some examples of indirect facilitating techniques?

• Models

• expansion

• recast

• focused contrasts

• build ups/break downs

Where does the majority of learning take place during the basic format of treatment?

• Drill the Skill