Preschool Language Intervention

Question 1

Degree of Naturalness in Language Intervention with preschoolers is determined by 3 factors, they are:

Answer 1

1. Intervention activity
2. Context in which the activity takes place
3. Individuals with whom the client interacts

Question 2

Natural settings in preschool language intervention help with:

Answer 2

• Generalization
• Introduction to new treatment

Question 3

The Functional Approach to Language Intervention is characterized as:

Answer 3

Clinical targets of communication goals within a more natural, play-based environment

Question 4

The Direct/Explicit Language Intervention approach is characterized as:

Answer 4

The clinician targets communication goals within a structured, clinical environment

Question 5

A mix of a functional and direct/explicit approach is called:

Answer 5

Language Intervention Blending

Question 6

Name Three general goals for preschool language intervention

Answer 6

1. Comprehension and Expression
2. Solving Problems
3. Verbal Narratives