COMD 2600 QUIZ 1 (CH. 1- 3) QUESTIONS
Define Communication - Answers -Involves an exchange of meaning between a sender
and a receiver. A way to share our thoughts, feelings, express our identity, build
relationships, pass in traditions, conduct business, teach and learn.
It is important for social interaction, successful functioning in society, gives people a
way to express one's self, making choices, asking questions, etc.
What is the difference between the terms "impairment" and "disability"? - Answers -
Impairment: should be used to refer to any loss or abnormality of psychological,
physiological, or anatomic structure or function.
Disability: refers to reduced competence in meeting daily living needs.
What is an example of person-first language and what is an example that is not? -
Answers -That is Bobby he has autism. That autistic boy's name is Bobby.
List one difference between: Speech vs Language. - Answers -Language is what you
say and speech is how you say it.
Language refers to the words and sentences that are used to represent objects,
thoughts, and feelings.
Speech is the physical act of speaking. Deals with the physical body.
_______________________________________________________________
Speech requires the physical act of speaking which needs breath support, voicing,
articulating speech sounds, and resonance which is supported by the central and
peripheral nervous systems.
Language is a symbol system that is rule-governed and shared by a group of
individuals. It may be spoken, written, or signed/gestural in form and the language
system is mainly supported by the central nervous system (the brain).
List one difference between: Organic vs Functional disorder. - Answers -Organic:
Physical cause for the disorder. Ex: cleft palate
Functional: Organic cause cannot be established.
Ex: developmental delay in development of speech sounds
List one difference between: Developmental vs Acquired disorder - Answers -
Developmental: Significantly interferes with socialization/education success
6 - 8% of all children
Includes children with intellectual disability, autism, specific language impairment,
dyslexia
, Acquired: due to brain damage, usually in adults (some conditions are common in
children too, such as traumatic brain injury, infections)
Traumatic brain injury
Cerebrovascular accidents
Aphasia (most common acquired language disorder)
Progressive degeneration:
Dementia due to Alzheimer's disease.
What are the minimum qualifications for: Speech-Language Pathologists - Answers -
Master's in Speech-Language Pathology
What are the minimum qualifications for: Audiologists - Answers -ASHA's Certificate of
Clinical Competence CCC
Requires MA degree or AuD, supervised clinical experience, and continuing education
SLP's and audiologists
American Academy of Audiology (AAA) Certification
What is an example of what speech and language scientists do (who may or may not be
clinicians)? - Answers -Conduct research: investigate anatomical, physiological, and
perceptual factors underlying communication.
Name two professional organizations in the discipline of communication sciences and
disorders. - Answers -ASHA: American Speech-Language and Hearing Association.
AAA: American Academy of Audiology
What is "professional licensure"? - Answers -to ensure practitioners have received the
appropriate level of training. Regulated at a state level.
What is the distinction between a discipline and a profession? - Answers -CSD: is a
discipline that consists of three professions: speech, language, and hearing sciences;
speech-language pathology, and audiology. Professionals in this discipline study and
treat individuals with a variety of disorders that affect speech, language, and hearing
abilities.
Which is a prominent student organization for students in speech language pathology
and audiology? - Answers -NSSLHA: National Student Speech, Language, and
Hearing Association
Define language - Answers -Set of symbols
Rule governed
Shared by a community
Is speech ability necessary for language? - Answers -No.
Is language ability necessary for meaningful speech? - Answers -Yes.
Define Communication - Answers -Involves an exchange of meaning between a sender
and a receiver. A way to share our thoughts, feelings, express our identity, build
relationships, pass in traditions, conduct business, teach and learn.
It is important for social interaction, successful functioning in society, gives people a
way to express one's self, making choices, asking questions, etc.
What is the difference between the terms "impairment" and "disability"? - Answers -
Impairment: should be used to refer to any loss or abnormality of psychological,
physiological, or anatomic structure or function.
Disability: refers to reduced competence in meeting daily living needs.
What is an example of person-first language and what is an example that is not? -
Answers -That is Bobby he has autism. That autistic boy's name is Bobby.
List one difference between: Speech vs Language. - Answers -Language is what you
say and speech is how you say it.
Language refers to the words and sentences that are used to represent objects,
thoughts, and feelings.
Speech is the physical act of speaking. Deals with the physical body.
_______________________________________________________________
Speech requires the physical act of speaking which needs breath support, voicing,
articulating speech sounds, and resonance which is supported by the central and
peripheral nervous systems.
Language is a symbol system that is rule-governed and shared by a group of
individuals. It may be spoken, written, or signed/gestural in form and the language
system is mainly supported by the central nervous system (the brain).
List one difference between: Organic vs Functional disorder. - Answers -Organic:
Physical cause for the disorder. Ex: cleft palate
Functional: Organic cause cannot be established.
Ex: developmental delay in development of speech sounds
List one difference between: Developmental vs Acquired disorder - Answers -
Developmental: Significantly interferes with socialization/education success
6 - 8% of all children
Includes children with intellectual disability, autism, specific language impairment,
dyslexia
, Acquired: due to brain damage, usually in adults (some conditions are common in
children too, such as traumatic brain injury, infections)
Traumatic brain injury
Cerebrovascular accidents
Aphasia (most common acquired language disorder)
Progressive degeneration:
Dementia due to Alzheimer's disease.
What are the minimum qualifications for: Speech-Language Pathologists - Answers -
Master's in Speech-Language Pathology
What are the minimum qualifications for: Audiologists - Answers -ASHA's Certificate of
Clinical Competence CCC
Requires MA degree or AuD, supervised clinical experience, and continuing education
SLP's and audiologists
American Academy of Audiology (AAA) Certification
What is an example of what speech and language scientists do (who may or may not be
clinicians)? - Answers -Conduct research: investigate anatomical, physiological, and
perceptual factors underlying communication.
Name two professional organizations in the discipline of communication sciences and
disorders. - Answers -ASHA: American Speech-Language and Hearing Association.
AAA: American Academy of Audiology
What is "professional licensure"? - Answers -to ensure practitioners have received the
appropriate level of training. Regulated at a state level.
What is the distinction between a discipline and a profession? - Answers -CSD: is a
discipline that consists of three professions: speech, language, and hearing sciences;
speech-language pathology, and audiology. Professionals in this discipline study and
treat individuals with a variety of disorders that affect speech, language, and hearing
abilities.
Which is a prominent student organization for students in speech language pathology
and audiology? - Answers -NSSLHA: National Student Speech, Language, and
Hearing Association
Define language - Answers -Set of symbols
Rule governed
Shared by a community
Is speech ability necessary for language? - Answers -No.
Is language ability necessary for meaningful speech? - Answers -Yes.
