CDT Patient Assessment & Clinical Evaluation 3

Question 1

Which of the following background history factors is most relevant to include in a dyslexia assessment intake?

Accepted Answer

Family history of reading difficulties

Answer

Dyslexia has a strong genetic component, and a family history of reading difficulties is a significant risk factor to document.

Question 2

During a clinical interview with a parent, they report the child had delayed speech milestones. This information is clinically significant because:

Accepted Answer

Early language delays may co-occur with phonological processing weaknesses

Answer

Early language delays often indicate underlying phonological processing weaknesses that can contribute to later reading difficulties.

Question 3

A therapist is using curriculum-based measurement (CBM) as part of a dyslexia evaluation. CBM data is best used to:

Accepted Answer

Monitor response to intervention over time

Answer

CBM is a formative assessment tool designed to track student progress and response to instruction over repeated administrations.

Question 4

Which of the following best describes the 'dual-deficit hypothesis' relevant to dyslexia assessment?

Accepted Answer

Dyslexia involves deficits in both phonological processing and processing speed/RAN

Answer

The dual-deficit hypothesis posits that many individuals with dyslexia have independent deficits in phonological awareness and naming speed (RAN).

Question 5

A CDT administers the Test of Word Reading Efficiency (TOWRE-2). Which two subtests does this instrument include?

Accepted Answer

Sight Word Efficiency and Phonemic Decoding Efficiency

Answer

The TOWRE-2 contains the Sight Word Efficiency subtest (real words) and the Phonemic Decoding Efficiency subtest (pseudowords).

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