SPA 4250 Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: Differential Diagnosis, Eval, Speech Perception

• School: University of Florida
• Department: Speech Pathology & Audiology
• Course: SPA 4250
• Professor: Kenneth J Logan

Document Summary

Week 6: purpose of eval, main goal, diagnosis, diagnostic process, determine whether the child"s speech performance is below age expectations, goals, rating the severity level, determining a direction for intervention. Identify children who require further testing because they appear to be at risk for speech difficulties: screening assessment is conducted by, slp, paraprofessionals, other professionals. Important characteristics: ease of administration, quick and easy to administer, accuracy of identification, accuracy of a screening measure is expressed in terms of sensitivity and specificity, sensitivity, ability to accurately identify children who are confirmed to have. In-depth assessment to rate the severity level of the speech difficulties if they are present, reach a diagnosis, and determine: referrals for additional assessment may be required. Informal: no detailed on standardized procedures on how to administer, score, or analyze speech, slp observing child in natural environment. If yes = stimulable progress more rapidly in treatment.