9/25 Obtaining Pre-Assessment Information

Question 1

The value of a case history form as a reassessment too is limited, due to potential problems such as…

Answer 1

• Terminology: The respondent may not understand all the terminology on the form
• Insufficient time: (Insufficient time) may be provided to complete the entire form
• Vague recall of information: The respondent may not know, or may have only vague recall of certain information
• Too much time elapsed: Significant time may have elapsed between the onset of the problem and the speech-language assessment
• Other life events: Other life events or circumstances may hinder the respondent’s ability to recall certain information

Cultural differences: Cultural differences may interfere with accurate provision of information

Question 2

Why is allergy awareness important to remember?

Answer 2

• Because some clients may have mild to life-threatening allergies
• Some clinicians like to use food products in assessment or therapy – Make sure to know your clients dietary restrictions before administering any food products to them

Question 3

What is another name for the Information-getting interview?

Answer 3

Intake interview

Question 4

What are the three phases (from Roseberry-McKibbin ;] ) in the Information-getting interview?

Answer 4

• Opening Phase
• Body of interview
• Closing phase

Question 5

What does the opening phase consist of?

Answer 5

• Introductions
• Describe the purpose of the meeting
• Indicate approximately how much time the session will take

Question 6

What does the body of the interview consist of?

Answer 6

• Discuss the client’s history and current status in depth.
• If a case history has already been written then clarify and confirm relevant information during this portion of the interview

Question 7

What does the closing phase consist of?

Answer 7

• Summarize the major points from the body of the interview
• Express your appreciation for the interviewee’s help
• Indicate the steps that will be taken next

Question 8

Where does a majority of the interview occur?

Answer 8

• The body of the interview

Question 9

With information giving interview who will you usually be working with?

Answer 9

• Clients with TBI or CVA

Question 10

Why is a counseling interview important?

Answer 10

Because when you are working with a client with TBI or CVA you will not only be working with the client directly, but counseling his family and friends.

Question 11

SOAP BOX: How can you make a difference in an individuals like when you only work with them for 1 hour a week and they are awake for 106 hours a week?

Answer 11

• Whatever knowledge, skills, or tools you have teach others who are a part of that clients life
• Teachers, siblings, parents, grandparents, yard-duty people, cafeteria workers, etc.

Question 12

What questions are common to various communicative disorders?

Answer 12

• Both open-ended and closed-ended
• Describe the problem
• Onset: How did it begin? Gradually or sudden?
• Changed: Has it changed since it was first noticed?
• Consistent or varied?: Is the disorder consistent or does it vary?
• Reaction: How do you react or respond to the problem?
• Previous treatment: Where else have you been seen for the problem?
• Specialists involved: What other specialists have you seen?
• Why did you decide to come in for an evaluation? What do you hope will result?

Question 13

What are questions common to specific communication disorders?

Answer 13

• Articulation
• Language (child)
• Language (adult)
• Stuttering
• Voice

Question 14

What information from other professionals are often necessary before starting treatment?

Answer 14

• History/etiology
• Associated or concomitant problems
• Treatment histories
• Prognostic implications
• Treatment options & alternatives