Speech Pathologist & Occupational Therapist

Question 1

Provide some examples of what happens in the Infancy stage of development (0 - 2 years)

Answer 1

-Rapid growth
-Develop motor skills
-Simple words
-Play simples games

Question 2

Provide some examples of what happens in the Early childhood stage of development (2-6 years)

Answer 2

-Slow and steady growth
-Toilet trained
-Eat with adults
-Communication skills develop

Question 3

Explain what Gross motor skills are and some examples

Answer 3

They are movements that involve large muscles groups = increased force.
E.G walking, throwing, skipping, kicking

Question 4

Explain what Fine motor skills are and some examples

Answer 4

They are movements that include smaller muscles groups = accuracy/precision
E.G tying shoelaces, writing, cutting with scissors, manipulating mouth to speak

Question 5

What is the role of a Speech Pathologist?

Answer 5

Work with people of all ages who have communication or swallowing difficulties.

Question 6

What does Aphasia mean?

Answer 6

Abnormal condition of the inability to produce language

Question 7

What does Dysphasia mean?

Answer 7

Abnormal condition of difficulty speaking

Question 8

What does Aphagia mean?

Answer 8

Abnormal condition of loss of ability to swallow

Question 9

What does Dysphagia mean?

Answer 9

Abnormal condition of difficulty in swallowing

Question 10

Explain the structure of the larynx (voice box) and its function

Answer 10

Structure - Between the pharynx and the trachea
Function - Pathway for air to the trachea and for the production of speech

Question 11

Explain Broca’s Area

Answer 11

Speech production centre of the brain located in the left frontal lobe

Question 12

Explain Wernicke’s Area

Answer 12

Responsible for understanding and processing speech and it is located in the left temporal lobe

Question 13

Explain the structure and function of the epiglottis

Answer 13

Structure; Cartilaginous flap that extends in front and above the larynx
Function; To block the larynx when eating so foods and liquids do not go down the airways

Question 14

What is the role of an OT?

Answer 14

They are trained to assist people to overcome various problems in order to live more independent lives. THEY HELP PEOPLE DO ADL’S

Question 15

What are some examples of where an OT may work?

Answer 15

Schools, hospitals, nursing homes, workplaces

Question 16

What are some specific examples of what an OT may do?

Answer 16

-Help with return to work process after an injury
- Aged care
-Rehab
-Vision impairment
-Driving

Question 17

Explain what the NDIS is

Answer 17

National Disability Insurance Scheme.
It provides funding to eligible people with a disability to gain more time with friends & family, greater independence, access to new jobs and overall an improved quality of life.

Question 18

What are long bones?

Answer 18

Bones that are longer than they are wide