Creating Target Behaviors

Question 1

Two theories to approach

Answer 1

Normative approach

Client specific approach

Question 2

Normative approach

Answer 2

Relies solely on normative information based on chronological age, so like, “this child is 3 yrs and 7 months, based on this norm, what should they have at that?”

Question 3

Client specific approach

Answer 3

Has less chronological age and normative information it accounts for.
The input from the family or the client themselves or even something that speech therapist noted is what really matters.
Notes specific means and functionality of goals.

Question 4

Iowa Nebraska Norms

Answer 4

A handout that provides the norms that OUR clinic follows.
For example, a 4 yr old male named Sam Smith errors on /s/, and while normative approach would say not to work on it client specific would say that you should work on it.

Question 5

SMART stands for

Answer 5

S = Specific
M = Measurable
A = Attainable
R = Realistic/relevant
T = Timely

Question 6

How do SMART and ZPD intertwine?

Answer 6

As clinicians we should never assign a goal that is outside of the clients ZPD because that goes against our code of ethics.

Question 7

Area outside of ZPD

Answer 7

We will not work on it as it is not attainable for them.

Question 8

Zone of Proximal Development

Answer 8

We have the foundation of attainable skills for them. We need to give them their independent skills to make them feel good while also working on skills they haven’t attained.
The client needs praise and encouragement, aka the inner part of the eyeball of ZPD.

Question 9

Important factors for target behaviors

Answer 9

• Age of client
• What will best meet their needs?
• Developmental level of the client and diagnosis they have
• How well have they progressed in the past?
• Medical background can influence these type of goals
• Family input