ASHA CCC Evaluation & Diagnostic Techniques — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which assessment tool is commonly used for diagnosing childhood speech disorders?
- Wechsler Intelligence Scale
- Goldman-Fristoe Test of Articulation (GFTA) (Correct answer)
- Otoacoustic Emissions Test
- Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test
Correct answer: Goldman-Fristoe Test of Articulation (GFTA)
The Goldman-Fristoe Test of Articulation (GFTA) is widely used to evaluate speech sound production in children and adults.
Question 2: What is the purpose of a pure-tone audiometry test?
- To evaluate speech production
- To assess hearing sensitivity (Correct answer)
- To measure language comprehension
- To detect middle ear infections
Correct answer: To assess hearing sensitivity
Pure-tone audiometry assesses hearing sensitivity across different frequencies, helping diagnose hearing loss.
Question 3: Which diagnostic tool is used to evaluate voice disorders?
- Electroencephalogram (EEG)
- Videostroboscopy (Correct answer)
- Tympanometry
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Correct answer: Videostroboscopy
Videostroboscopy allows clinicians to assess vocal fold vibrations and diagnose voice disorders.
Question 4: Why is the Clinical Evaluation of Language Fundamentals (CELF) test used?
- To assess balance and coordination
- To evaluate language skills and impairments (Correct answer)
- To diagnose hearing loss
- To test fine motor skills
Correct answer: To evaluate language skills and impairments
The CELF test is a standardized assessment designed to measure language development and identify language impairments.
Question 5: Which diagnostic method is used to evaluate auditory processing disorders?
- Pure-tone audiometry
- Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD) tests (Correct answer)
- Videonystagmography
- Speech articulation tests
Correct answer: Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD) tests
Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD) assessments measure how the brain processes auditory information.
Question 6: What is the primary purpose of a modified barium swallow study (MBSS)?
- To assess vocal fold movement
- To evaluate swallowing function (Correct answer)
- To diagnose cognitive disorders
- To measure hearing thresholds
Correct answer: To evaluate swallowing function
MBSS evaluates swallowing function and identifies abnormalities that may cause dysphagia.
ASHA CCC Evaluation & Diagnostic Techniques
Which assessment tool is commonly used for diagnosing childhood speech disorders?