SLP PRAXIS ACTUAL EXAM
SLP PRAXIS ACTUAL EXAM 2025/2026 COMPLETE 500 QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY
GRADED A+||BRAND NEW VERSION!!
What can clinicians do to alter standardized tests for CLD students? - ANSWER-
omit biased items
test beyond the ceiling
complete the assessment over several sessions
have a parent or adult administer it under clinicians supervision
give instructions in english and L1
rephrase, repeat
give extra time
What alternatives can SLPs take to test CLDs? - ANSWER--obtain thorough case
history
-use observations in a variety of naturalistic contexts
-use questionnaires
-use narratives
-use the portfolio method of assessment (gathering students' samples)
-use language samples
-use school records
-use conceptual scores (scoring answers in both languages)
-use dynamic approach (student is evaluated over time in a test-teach-retest
format)
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What formal test can you use with CLD kids for nonword repetition? - ANSWER-
the CTOPP
What is the synergistic and differential recovery theory? - ANSWER-both
languages are impaired but not necessarily to the same degree. one language may
be more affected than the other. both may recover but not at the same rate.
What is the antagonistic recovery theory? - ANSWER-one language returns at the
expense of the other. a spanish speaking patient may recover spanish and then
english, but when english returns, the spanish skill disappears.
What is the successive recovery theory? - ANSWER-one language returns only
after another has been completely restored.
What is the selective recovery theory? - ANSWER-one language never returns.
What types of sounds does the tympanic membrane respond to? - ANSWER-low
frequency sounds
What happens to repeated ruptures of the tympanic membrane? - ANSWER-scar
tissue is formed which can reduce the membranes mobility
what bones compose the ossicular chain? - ANSWER-malleus (connects to
tympanic membrane), incus (in the middle) and stapes (inserts into oval window)
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what are the two muscles of the inner ear? what are their functions? - ANSWER-
tensor tympani: tenses tympanic membrane
stapedius: tenses ossicular chain
What is the eustachian tube? what muscles open it? - ANSWER-Part of the ear
that connects the middle ear to the nasopharynx.
Opened by tensor veli palatini and levator veil palatini
The human ear is able to respond to what frequency range? - ANSWER-20 to
20000 Hz
What is sound pressure level? - ANSWER-the intensity of a sound. normal speech
is 50-70 dB SPL whereas a plane is 100 dB SPL
What language milestones do babies exhibit from 4-6 months? - ANSWER-
Respond to "come here" or similar by raising arms
Looks towards family members when named
Explores vocal mechanism by growling, squealing, yelling, raspberries
More adult like vowels
Marginal babbling. Baba
Varies pitch of vocalizations
Responds to name
Vocalizes pleasure and displeasure
Varies pitch, volume and rate
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What language milestones do babies exhibit from 7-9 months? - ANSWER-Looks at
common objects when named
Comprehends no
Begins some gestural language
Uses a wide variety of sound combos
Uses intonation patterns
Imitates intonation patterns and speech sounds
Variegated babbling
Uncovers hidden toy (beginning of object permanence)
What language milestones do babies exhibit from 10-12 months? - ANSWER-
Understands around 10 words
Begins to relate symbol and object. Use first word
Gives block or toy upon request
Obeys some commands
Understands simple directions followed with gesture or body action
Looks in correct place for hidden toy
Turns head to own name
Gestures or vocalizes to indicate wants and needs
Uses wide variety of sounds and intonations
Uses all consonants and vowels in vocal play
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SLP PRAXIS ACTUAL EXAM 2025/2026 COMPLETE 500 QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY
GRADED A+||BRAND NEW VERSION!!
What can clinicians do to alter standardized tests for CLD students? - ANSWER-
omit biased items
test beyond the ceiling
complete the assessment over several sessions
have a parent or adult administer it under clinicians supervision
give instructions in english and L1
rephrase, repeat
give extra time
What alternatives can SLPs take to test CLDs? - ANSWER--obtain thorough case
history
-use observations in a variety of naturalistic contexts
-use questionnaires
-use narratives
-use the portfolio method of assessment (gathering students' samples)
-use language samples
-use school records
-use conceptual scores (scoring answers in both languages)
-use dynamic approach (student is evaluated over time in a test-teach-retest
format)
1|Page
, SLP PRAXIS ACTUAL EXAM
What formal test can you use with CLD kids for nonword repetition? - ANSWER-
the CTOPP
What is the synergistic and differential recovery theory? - ANSWER-both
languages are impaired but not necessarily to the same degree. one language may
be more affected than the other. both may recover but not at the same rate.
What is the antagonistic recovery theory? - ANSWER-one language returns at the
expense of the other. a spanish speaking patient may recover spanish and then
english, but when english returns, the spanish skill disappears.
What is the successive recovery theory? - ANSWER-one language returns only
after another has been completely restored.
What is the selective recovery theory? - ANSWER-one language never returns.
What types of sounds does the tympanic membrane respond to? - ANSWER-low
frequency sounds
What happens to repeated ruptures of the tympanic membrane? - ANSWER-scar
tissue is formed which can reduce the membranes mobility
what bones compose the ossicular chain? - ANSWER-malleus (connects to
tympanic membrane), incus (in the middle) and stapes (inserts into oval window)
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, SLP PRAXIS ACTUAL EXAM
what are the two muscles of the inner ear? what are their functions? - ANSWER-
tensor tympani: tenses tympanic membrane
stapedius: tenses ossicular chain
What is the eustachian tube? what muscles open it? - ANSWER-Part of the ear
that connects the middle ear to the nasopharynx.
Opened by tensor veli palatini and levator veil palatini
The human ear is able to respond to what frequency range? - ANSWER-20 to
20000 Hz
What is sound pressure level? - ANSWER-the intensity of a sound. normal speech
is 50-70 dB SPL whereas a plane is 100 dB SPL
What language milestones do babies exhibit from 4-6 months? - ANSWER-
Respond to "come here" or similar by raising arms
Looks towards family members when named
Explores vocal mechanism by growling, squealing, yelling, raspberries
More adult like vowels
Marginal babbling. Baba
Varies pitch of vocalizations
Responds to name
Vocalizes pleasure and displeasure
Varies pitch, volume and rate
3|Page
, SLP PRAXIS ACTUAL EXAM
What language milestones do babies exhibit from 7-9 months? - ANSWER-Looks at
common objects when named
Comprehends no
Begins some gestural language
Uses a wide variety of sound combos
Uses intonation patterns
Imitates intonation patterns and speech sounds
Variegated babbling
Uncovers hidden toy (beginning of object permanence)
What language milestones do babies exhibit from 10-12 months? - ANSWER-
Understands around 10 words
Begins to relate symbol and object. Use first word
Gives block or toy upon request
Obeys some commands
Understands simple directions followed with gesture or body action
Looks in correct place for hidden toy
Turns head to own name
Gestures or vocalizes to indicate wants and needs
Uses wide variety of sounds and intonations
Uses all consonants and vowels in vocal play
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