Exam 2 In-Class Study Guide

Question 1

Qualities that distinguish clinical decision making in a technician (5).

Answer 1

1. Technique directed
2. Pre-planned procedures
3. Dogmatic treatment
4. Narrow focus, on problem
5. Static

Question 2

Qualities that distinguish clinical decision making in a clinician (5).

Answer 2

1. Client directed
2. Flexible procedures
3. Treatment alternatives
4. Open focus, on person
5. Dynamic

Question 3

List the goals of pre-school treatment

Answer 3

1. Primary goal: to improve their fluency
2. Help parents and teachers provide a fluency-facilitating environment
3. Help child develop normal speech fluency by changing the child’s communicative patterns
4. Help child and family maintain healthy, appropriate attitudes toward communication.

Question 4

In general, how can parents and teachers help promote a fluency-facilitating environment?

Answer 4

Parents and teachers can change their own speech to help the child change his.

Question 5

Characteristics Fluency-Facilitating Environment (3).

Answer 5

1. Slower speaking rate (but not too slow)
2. Less hurried pace; easier interaction style
   a. Increased pause time between utterances
   b. Less hectic scheduling of activities
   c. One-on-one time with child
3. Most important…show, not tell