Which syndrome is caused by having three copies of the 21st chromosome? - Correct
Answer Down Syndrome
A language difference occurs when: - Correct Answer a child produces spoken or written
English that differs from General American English is some way, but these differences only
occur in the second language
Children with Autism have deficits in which three areas? - Correct Answer functional
communication skills, relating to others, repetitive behaviors
The following characteristics of Language Impairment fall under which domain of
language?
- small vocabulary
- difficulty understanding and using multiple-meaning words
- difficulty understanding and using non-literal language - Correct Answer Semantics
Which of the following is NOT a principle of treatment? - Correct Answer Treatment should
target items on the assessment the child missed
What is the purpose of stimulability in an assessment? - Correct Answer To determine
what the child can produce with minimal cues and supports
Which of the following describes a "distortion" articulation error? - Correct Answer A
phoneme may sound like another phoneme, but it's not distinguishable
Why should a hearing screening take place before assessment or at the beginning of
assessment? - Correct Answer Because if hearing loss is found, any assessment results
you gather will be invalid
Why is it essential to identify a speech sound disorder (SSD) as early as possible? -
Correct Answer Because late identification and treatment of SSD's can delay literacy skills
What is an identified risk factor for developing a Speech Sound Disorder (SSD)? Select all
that apply. - Correct Answer - Maternal Education
, - Prolonged Otitis media with effusion
Hearing levels between _____ - _____ dB is considered normal hearing - Correct Answer
00-15
What are the three types of hearing loss? - Correct Answer - Conductive
- Sensorineural
- Mixed
What does conductive hearing loss involve? - Correct Answer Outer or middle ear
What does sensorineural hearing loss involve? - Correct Answer Inner ear
What does mixed hearing loss involve? - Correct Answer All parts of the ear
List a few common causes of hearing loss - Correct Answer - Genetics
- Reoccurring ear infections
- Stroke
- Wax buildup
List a few early signs of hearing loss in children - Correct Answer - Does not get startled by
loud noises
- Does not respond to name
- Does not babble or produce one word by 12 months
Roles of an SLP for hearing loss (overall) - Correct Answer - Advocate
- Encourage interaction with the deaf community
- Foster functional communication skills
- Support educational success and learning
Roles of an SLP for hearing loss (diagnosis) - Correct Answer - Look for early signs of
hearing loss
- Refer to an audiologists