Final SLP Exam Study Guide

What does AAC stand for?

Augmentative and Alternative Communication

define augmentative

whats added to someone's speech

define alternative

way to communicate instead of speech

What is unaided AAC?

does NOT require equipment, relies on users body

What is aided AAC?

communication devices used in addition to user's body

Name the different levels of ACC?

-No tech.

-Low tech.

-Mid tech.

-High tech.

Define No-Tech AAC

requires no tools or devices

(pointing, nodding, facial expressions)

Define Low-Tech AAC

does not require battery

(book, picture, pointing to words on paper)

Define Mid-Tech ACC

static display(non-changing), have speech-generation ability, and have limited programming options.

Define High-Tech ACC?

Dynamic displays (changing displays),

require training for programming,

and use computer technology.

(larger vocab, language and sentence building, stores commonly uses phrases)

What is the best way to deliver bad news?

-Share the news in person

-Do not appear in a hurry

-Introduce all individuals and their roles

-Make positive statements first

-"ABCDE" method

Is counseling under the scope of practice for SLP'S?

-Yes, It enhances development of client-clinician relationships and facilities client progress.

-However, SLP are not license counselors, they just use the techniques.

What is implicit bias?

unconscious stereotypes about others

What is the difference between "D" and '"d" in the def community?

D = member of the deaf community and culture

d = a person who is physically deaf

What are the different parts of the ear?

outer ear, middle ear, inner ear

What is the anatomy of the outer ear?

-Pinna

-Ear canal

What is the anatomy of the middle ear?

-Separated from outer ear by eardrum

-ossicles are located here(small bones=malleus, incus, and stapes)

What is the anatomy of the inner ear?

-How you hear...

-Cochlea

-Vestibular

What are the types of hearing loss?

conductive, sensorineural, and mixed

Define conductive hearing loss

-Results from deformation, obstruction of middle ear

-does not result in total loss, not permanent

Define sensorineural hearing loss

-Most often due to the absence, malformation, damage to structures of inner ear

-Permanent

Define mixed hearing loss

-both conductive and sensorineural hearing loss

-can be medically treated

what are auditory processing disorders?

-problem with the ability to efficiently and effectively use and interpret acoustic(spoken) info.

What number of decibels is considered profound (really bad) hearing loss?

90dB or greater

Define dysphasia?

difficulty moving food from the mouth to stomach

What is the first phase of swallowing?

-Oral Prep Phase/Oral Phase(teeth, mouth, oral cavity)

-Voluntary initiation of the swallow by tongue

What are the treatments for dysphagia?

-Environment

-Body positioning

-Food modification

-Rehab treatments

-Medical approaches