SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY QUESTIONS

SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY QUESTIONS

SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY QUESTIONS

DUE TODAY IN 6 HOURS. Each response should be about 250-300 words and requires a SCHOLARLY reference. There’s four questions (total about 1500 words) ASHA.org has the best references for speech & language. The citations need to be in APA 6.0 format. The questions are below:

What is meant by “authentic” assessment? Describe three nonstandardized procedures that the speech-language pathologist can use to obtain valid, non-biased information about the language performance of students with suspected language-learning disabilities.

List 3 pros and cons that must be considered when using standardized tests.

What are the pros and cons of the Response to Intervention (RTI) approach as it is currently being applied in the public schools?

Client is a 24-year-old first-generation immigrant from Guatemala. Ana was furloughed from her job as a loan officer at local bank three months ago. Client reported that she was from a wealthy family in Guatemala, but does not want to ask for help. Client speaks fluent Spanish.

Education

Client has completed one year of college with a major in business. Client states that she left college after her son was born as she found it difficult to manage a baby, college, and a full-time job.

Family Background

Client is the middle of four siblings. Client has two older brothers and one younger sister. Client’s parents have been married for 27 years. Client states that she has had a “close” relationship with her family, although she states that her father is a “heavy drinker.” Client states that all her brothers and sisters have graduated from college and have professional careers. Client states that her father is a banker and her mother is an educator. Client states that she has not seen her family for 1 year. Client has a 1-year-old son and states that she is sometimes “overwhelmed” by raising him alone.

Major Stressors

· Lack of family and supportive friends

· Financial problems due to job loss

· Husband deployed overseas

· Raising a baby by herself