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Chapter 1 Flashcards

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5 principles for foundational integrity of assessment

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  1. Thorough- as much relevant information as possible
  2. Variety of assessment modalities - combination of interview & case history, formal & informal testing, client observations
  3. Valid- evaluates the skills intended
  4. Reliable- reflect communicative abilities and disabilities
  5. Tailored to individual- appropriate for age, skills, ethnocultural background
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7 steps in completing an assessment

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  1. Historical information
  2. Interview
  3. Hearing acuity
  4. Structure and function of oral mechanism
  5. Functional abilities in different areas- articulation, fluency, voice, resonance, and/or cognition
  6. Analyze assessment information- diagnosis, prognosis, recommendations
  7. Share clinical findings
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Some disorders have extensive histories, other do not. True or false

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True

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Some disorders have different primary communicative problems. True or false

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True

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Some cases involve extensive interviewing, others do not. True or false

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True

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_____ are always standardized

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Norm- referenced tests

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____ allow a comparison of an individual’s performance to the larger group

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Norm- referenced tests

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_____ answers the question- “ How does my child compare to the average?”

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Norm- referenced tests

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Provides a range of scores by which others are judged when they take the test

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Normal distribution

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____ is often depicted using a bell curve and is symmetrical

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Normal distribution

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_____ do not attempt to compare an individual’s performance to anyone else’s

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Criterion referenced test

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____ identify what a client can and cannot do compared to a predetermined criterion

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Criterion referenced test

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____ answers the question- “ How does my client’s performance compare to an expected level of performance?”

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Criterion referenced test

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____ assume there is a level of performance that must be met for a behavior to be acceptable

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Criterion referenced test

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____ tests may or may not be standardized

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Criterion- referenced test

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____ is also known as alternative assessment or no traditional assessment

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Authentic assessment approach

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___ can identify what a client can or cannot do

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Authentic assessment approach

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____ emphasis is on contextualized testing

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Authentic assessment approach

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In ____ test environment is more realistic and natural. Portfolio is created and assessment is ongoing. Requires more expertise, clinical skill, and creativity

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Authentic assessment approach

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Examples of authentic assessment approach are

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  1. Language sampling
  2. Structured symbolic play
  3. Self- monitoring and self- assessment
  4. Dynamic assessment
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21
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Assesses a client’s learning potential

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Dynamic assessment

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22
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When a test measures what it claims to measure

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Validity

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Test looks like it assesses the skill it claims to assess

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Face validity

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Contents are representative of the content domain of the skill being assessed

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Content validity

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A test measures the theoretical construct it claim to measure

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Construct validity

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Test results are replicable

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Reliability

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Refers to a test’s stability over time (if the scores from different administrations are the same or similar the test os considered stable and reliable)

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Test- retest reliability

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Level of agreement among individuals rating a test

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Rater reliability

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Intrarater

30
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Interrater

31
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___ are also known as formal test

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Standardized tests

32
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Formal procedures for the administration and scoring of the test

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Standardized test

33
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Most standardized test are norm-referenced, but the terms norm-referenced and standardized are not synonymous. True or false

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True

34
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_____ have certain rules to follw:
2. administration and scoring procedures
2. Age for which test is designed and standardized

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Standardized test

35
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The process of collecting valid and reliable information and then integrating and interpreting it to make a decision

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Assessment

36
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The outcome of an assessment is known as a ___

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Diagnosis

37
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A clinical decision can provide a

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Presence or absence of a disorder

38
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The exact age of a person in years, months, and days

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Chronological age

39
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_____ allows the clinician to convert raw data into meaningful scores

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Chronological age

40
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How to calculate chronological age

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  1. Record the test administration date as year, month, day
  2. Record the clients both date in same format as above
  3. Subtract the birth date from the administration date
41
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____ is also referred to as a corrected age

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Adjusted age

42
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____ considered the gestational development that was missed due to premature delivery

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Adjusted age

43
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A 10 month baby born 8 weeks premature would be similar to a normal ___ month old baby

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8

44
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When calculating adjusted age for premature infants you must:

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Use the clients due date rather than their actual birth date when calculating chronological age

45
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Adjusted age becomes less relevant as a child grows and is generally NOT a consideration for children over ____ years of age

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3

46
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Starting point for test administration and scoring

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Basal

47
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Ending point for standardized tests

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Ceiling

48
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Basals ands ceilings vary with every test. True or false

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True

49
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Many test do not have a basal and a ceiling and are NOT designed to be administered in their entirety. True or false

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False. They are designed to be administered in their entirety

50
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Typically, the starting point is suggested according to the clients age. True or false

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True

51
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____ are designed to be administered in a formulaic manner and must follow protocol in manual

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Standardized tests

52
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Minor adjustment to a testing situation that DO NOT compromise a tests standardized procedure. True or false

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True

53
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Some example of accomindations during testing includes

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Large print version of visual stimuli and aid may assist with recorded responses

54
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As long as content and administration procedures are consistent with the manuals instructions - findings are still valid, and norm-referenced scores can still apply. True or false

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True

55
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Changes to the standardized administration protocol

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Modifications

56
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Any instance of altering the standardized manner of administration invalidates the norm-referenced scores. True or false

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True

57
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Results can still have value from a diagnostic point of view, however, the test still be considered standardized administration. True or false

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False. The test can no longer be considered standardized administration

58
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If variance from standardized producer is required ALWAYS include this information in the report. True or false

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True

59
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The initial score based on the number of correct or incorrect responses

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Raw score

60
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Incorrect calculations of raw score will skew all findings and make the results inaccurate. True or false

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True

61
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Raw scores are meaningful until converted into other score ratings. True or false

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False. Raw scores are not meaningful until converted into other score ratings

62
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Results performance compared to average and the normal distribution

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Standard score

63
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___ is used to determine whether clients performance is average, above average, or below average

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Standard score

64
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Most common standard score value is ____ with SD of ____, although not all tests assign this value

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100; 15

65
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Not considered a reliable measure and should generally not be used. Least useful and most misleading scores from a standardized test

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Age equivalence

66
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Federal law designed to improve health care system by:
1. Allowing consumers to contine and transfer health insurance after a job change or loss
2. Reducing health care fraud
3. Mandating industry wide standards for electronic transmission of health care information and billing
4. Protecting the privacy and confidentiality of health information

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HIPAA

67
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What does HIPPA stand for?

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Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

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