Midterm 1 Flashcards
the process of collecting and interpreting relevant data for clinical decision-making
Assessment/Evaluation
Diagnosis
the summarizing description of your findings (and identification of the problem-if there is one-and the etiology)
Data Gathering
Relevant records
Case Hx info
Family/client interview
The Diagnostic
Client observation Test administration Informal measures Screen related and collateral areas Stimulability
The results
Score Tests
Analyze and integrate data
Develop profile of strengths and needs
What areas are assessed as part of a case history interview?
- referral information
- pregnancy & birth
- feeding & swallowing/chewing
- motor development
- speech/language/cognition
- medical/dental/hearing
- family/peers/siblings
- education/employment
- services elsewhere
- priorities for goals
- for information that you have, ask for confirmation
mean
average
mode
most frequently occuring number
median
middle number
standard deviation
each SD away from the mean represents a percent of people who scored that far away from the mean
percentile rank
The number/percentage of people taking the test at a particular age group and for the normative sample who fall above or below the client’s score.
normative sample
A large group of test takers who represent the population for which the test is intended. (minimum should be 100)
normative sample allows us to..
compare an individual’s performance.
pros of normative sample
good for establishing a problem; good for establishing eligibility of services.
Objective
o Readily available
o School districts require them
o Easier to score, analyze and interpret
o Efficient
o Conveniently packaged
after assessment process, we determine what?
(Refer for further assessment) Severity Prognosis Recommendations Share info with family Complete clinical report Refer for further assessment