CSAD 147 - EXAM 1 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS GRADED A+ 2025/2026
Assessment is... - ANS -The process of collecting valid and reliable information
-Integrating the information
-Interpreting the information
-Making a judgment
Overview of Assessment- A good assessment is... - ANS -A good assessment is thorough
- A good assessment uses a variety of modalities- interview, case history, informal, formal,
observations
- A good assessment is valid- TRULY evaluate the skill
A good assessment is reliable- accurately reflect the client's abilities and be replicated
- A good assessment is tailored to the individual client
Ethical assessments - expectations - ANS -Maintain professional integrity
-Maintain the highest level of professional expertise
-Practice in their area of expertise
Assessment outcomes are... - ANS - A clinical decision regarding the presence or absence of a
disorder
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, - A diagnosis or diagnostic label
Assessments are used to... - ANS -Make further assessment decisions
-Make diagnoses
-Draw conclusions
-Identify the need for outside referral to other professionals
-Identify the need for treatment
Determine eligibility (CA dept of Ed- to qualify for lang tx you need 2 tests in the same area,
below 7th percentile, below 1.5 sd from mean)
-Determine the focus of treatment
-Determine the frequency and duration of treatment
-Determine structure of therapy (group v ind.)
-Determine severity
-Make therapy recommendation
-Determine progress
7 steps in Completing an Assessment - ANS 1. Obtain history
2. Interview
3. Evaluate structural/functional integrity of the orofacial mechanism
4. Observation
5. Evaluate functional abilities in the areas of concern
6. Analyze assessment info
7. Share clinical findings in a written format
Expanding step 5 - area of concern - ANS -Concern communicated by parent, caregiver,
teacher, allied professional
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ANSWERS GRADED A+ 2025/2026
Assessment is... - ANS -The process of collecting valid and reliable information
-Integrating the information
-Interpreting the information
-Making a judgment
Overview of Assessment- A good assessment is... - ANS -A good assessment is thorough
- A good assessment uses a variety of modalities- interview, case history, informal, formal,
observations
- A good assessment is valid- TRULY evaluate the skill
A good assessment is reliable- accurately reflect the client's abilities and be replicated
- A good assessment is tailored to the individual client
Ethical assessments - expectations - ANS -Maintain professional integrity
-Maintain the highest level of professional expertise
-Practice in their area of expertise
Assessment outcomes are... - ANS - A clinical decision regarding the presence or absence of a
disorder
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, - A diagnosis or diagnostic label
Assessments are used to... - ANS -Make further assessment decisions
-Make diagnoses
-Draw conclusions
-Identify the need for outside referral to other professionals
-Identify the need for treatment
Determine eligibility (CA dept of Ed- to qualify for lang tx you need 2 tests in the same area,
below 7th percentile, below 1.5 sd from mean)
-Determine the focus of treatment
-Determine the frequency and duration of treatment
-Determine structure of therapy (group v ind.)
-Determine severity
-Make therapy recommendation
-Determine progress
7 steps in Completing an Assessment - ANS 1. Obtain history
2. Interview
3. Evaluate structural/functional integrity of the orofacial mechanism
4. Observation
5. Evaluate functional abilities in the areas of concern
6. Analyze assessment info
7. Share clinical findings in a written format
Expanding step 5 - area of concern - ANS -Concern communicated by parent, caregiver,
teacher, allied professional
2 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
