CDIS 290: The field, the professionals, and the clients (part 1-5)

language

Code used to communicate

Speech

Articulation of sounds and words

hearing

the perception of sound

Social model of disability

he problem is the disabling world (example: discrimination, not accessible)

  • Find solutions to remove barriers

Barriers

prejudice, restricted access, and exclusion

Prejudice examples

stereotypes, bias, and lack of understanding

restricted access examples

mode information is being provided and stairs/doorways

exclusion examples

laws and education

medical model of disability

the problem is the disabled person (example: can’t walk)

Communication disorders

Impairment of ability to comprehend, process, and express information

        • Impacts speech, language, and hearing

        • Mild to severe

        • Developmental or acquired

Types of communication disorders

language, speech, hearing, central auditory processing, dysphagia, feeding

Language disorder

Impairment of expressive or receptive language skills

Receptive skills

comprehension of info

Expressive skills

production of info

Speech disorder

Impairment of ability to produce information

        • Speech sounds

        • Stuttering

        • Voice

        • Motor speech

Hearing Disorder

Impairment of the ability to discriminate between auditory stimuli

Central auditory processing disorder

Impairment of the ability to process auditory stimuli

• Typical hearing

Dysphagia

impairment in swallowing and chewing ability

feeding disorder

Impairment of the ability to suck, eat, drink, swallow

• Food Sensitivities

• Extended feeding time

Speech-language pathologist (Clinician, Researcher, Clinical Supervisor)

Identifies, assesses, treats, and prevents communication disorders

Credential of SLP

   •Master’s Degree or Doctorate of Philosophy (Ph.D)

        • Clinical experience

        • Praxis exam for SLPs

        • Education Licensure

        • Health Licensure

        • Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP)

                    • American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA)

                    • Optional

Audiologist (Clinician, researcher, clinical supervisor)

Identifies, assesses, treats, and prevents hearing disorders

Credentials of audiologist

   • Doctorate of Audiology (Au.D) or Ph.D

        • Clinical Experience

        • Praxis Audiology

        • American Academy of Audiology

        • Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-A)

                • ASHA

                • Optional

        • Health License

Speech language and hearing scientist

Conducts research in:

        • Anatomy and Physiology

        • Speech sound production

        • Language disorders

        • Language differences

        • Hearing loss and deafness

        • Accommodations and modifications

        • Tools and techniques

Credentials of Speech language and hearing scientist

   • Ph.D

        • Clinical Experience

        • Praxis

        •  Licensure

        • ASHA

                    • Optional

                    • CCC-SLP

                    • CCC-A

        • AAA membership

Interdisciplinary team

Collaborative and Comprehensive

• Members:

  • Family members

        • General education teachers

        • Special education teachers

        • Psychologist

        • Social Workers

        • Nurse

        • Doctors

        • Occupational Therapist

        • Physical Therapist

        • Respiratory Therapist

        • Music Therapist

Medical system

Priave speech therapy, hospitals, clinics, rehab centers, long-term care facility

education system

schools

Individual family service plan (education system)

birth to 3, family-focused

Individual education program (education system)

3-22, student-focused, educational impact

History of communication disorders

• People with disability were treated poorly

• Asylums, hospitals, or group home

• Hidden

• Speech correctionist

• First peer reviewed journal

        • The Voice

• Audiology established in 1920

        • Audiometers invented

• Audiologist increased after WWII

Individuals with disability education act (IDEA)

Public Law 94-142 or The Education for All Handicapped Children Act 1975-1990

• Reauthorized in 1990

• Free and appropriate public education (FAPE) for children with disabilities

IDEA part B age range

3-22

IDEA part C age range

birth to 3

Americans with Disabilities Act

• 1990

• Civil rights law

• Prevent discrimination against people with disabilities

• People with disabilities have a right to the same opportunities as people who are not disabled

        • Employment

        • Healthcare

        • Transportation

        • Recreation

        • Public education

        • Restaurants

        • Day care