1. age of client
2. length of time impairment has existed
3. additional problems/ factors
4. significant others
5. motivation Correct Answers factors that effect clinical
predictions
1. clients tendencies and preferences
2. reasonable starting point Correct Answers What can a
dynamic assessment provide insight on?
1. Emotional confusion may impact a clients ability to
understand cognitively what you're saying. Its important to re-
discuss/repeat therapy process.
2. Avoid lecturing their clients. Present your opinion but try to
avoid giving advice.
3. Use simple language with examples and illusions
4. Provide a simple activity for the client to do and report back
(helps relieve anxiety)
5. Say what needs to be said pleasantly. Do not avoid saying
something because you think they cant handle it.
6. first to communicate what the client or caregiver has been
afraid to hear is often hated. Always remember as a professional
to stay strong Correct Answers 6 basic principles that a
beginner clinician should follow when GIVING info to the
client
1. Evaluations that are too structured are damaging
, 2. No amount of preparation can prepare a client/clinician for
some diagnostic interactions
3. clinician must be able to adjust to the clinical style
4. "the customer is always right" philosophy Correct Answers
Clinician-client connection
1. how long have you had the voice problem?
2. Do you ever run out of breath when you talk? Describe those
situations.
3. In what situations is your voice the worst?
4. How does your voice affect your interactions with other
people? work? social activities? school?
5. what have you done to resolve this problem? Correct
Answers what are five questions you can ask for a voice
disorder
1. measures outcomes
2. go beyond static assessment
3. approach assessment scientifically (EBP) Correct Answers
ASHA's PPPs suggest the following guidelines
1. Not being accepted as a professional due to their age
2. The client will be defensive or resentful during the interview
Correct Answers Common fears that most clinicians have going
into an interview
1. Obtain information from the client or caregiver
2. Provide accurate, unemotional and objective information
3. Provide counseling to the client and/or caregivers Correct
Answers 3 goals for the clinician when interviewing