Exam #3

Question 1

Goal Format

Answer 1

By (time period), the client will improve _________________ by __________________ with _________ accuracy on ________ out of ________ attempts (consistency) as measured by ______________ given ____________ supports

Question 2

dyslexia

Answer 2

Dyslexia is a specific learning disability that is neurological in origin. It is characterized by difficulties with accurate and/or fluent word recognition and by poor spelling and decoding abilities. These difficulties typically result from a deficit in the phonological component of language that is often unexpected in relation to other cognitive abilities and the provision of effective classroom instruction. Secondary consequences may include problems in reading comprehension and reduced reading experience that can impede growth of vocabulary and background knowledge

Question 3

myth about dyslexia

Answer 3

it is a disorder that impacts vision, not phonology

Question 4

5 critical components to scientifically based reading instruction

Answer 4

phonemic awareness: the ability to perceive and manipulate the individual sounds in words
phonics: the relationship between letters and sounds
fluency: reading with accuracy, speed, and expression
vocabulary: knowledge of word meanings
comprehension

Question 5

the three major types of phonological processing related to literacy development

Answer 5

phonological awareness
phonological memory
rapid naming

Question 6

oral language transfer

Answer 6

many of the interventions used in the remediation of oral language may also contribute to improvements in reading and writing

Question 7

intervention areas for language componenents

Answer 7

• phonology
• morphology/syntax
• semantics
• pragmatics/discourse

Question 8

intervention area: phonology

Answer 8

• print awareness
• phonological awareness
• sound/symbol correspondence
• sight word recognition
• phonetic decoding/word attack

Question 9

intervention area: morphology/syntax

Answer 9

• syllabification rules for decoding multisyllabic words
• comprehension and production of root words, prefixes, and suffixes
• comprehension of compound/complex sentences
• ability to proofread and edit work

Question 10

intervention area: semantics

Answer 10

• improve vocabulary
• improve comprehension and production of multiple meaning words
• improve use of context clues
• improve summarizing, determining main ideas, and supporting details
• improve comprehension and production of figurative language

Question 11

intervention area: pragmatics/discourse

Answer 11

• improve comprehension and production of narrative discourse, then expository and persuasive discourse
• improve comprehension and production of expository discourse
• improve comprehension and production of persuasive discourse
• improve ability to write well-organized, cohesive paragraphs