CALT Academic Language Therapy 2

Question 1

Which principle is foundational to Academic Language Therapy for students with dyslexia?

Accepted Answer

Multisensory structured language instruction

Answer

ALT is built on multisensory structured language principles, engaging auditory, visual, and kinesthetic-tactile pathways simultaneously to reinforce language learning.

Question 2

The IDA Knowledge and Practice Standards require CALT practitioners to demonstrate mastery of:

Accepted Answer

Structured literacy instruction across all language levels

Answer

IDA standards require structured literacy instruction covering phonology, phonics, morphology, syntax, semantics, and fluency at all language levels.

Question 3

In ALT, a review activity at the start of a lesson primarily serves to:

Accepted Answer

Reinforce previously learned material through retrieval practice

Answer

Structured lessons begin with review to strengthen retention of previously taught concepts through repeated retrieval, crucial for students with memory-based processing weaknesses.

Question 4

Which technique involves a student simultaneously saying each letter, writing it, and then reading the completed word?

Accepted Answer

Simultaneous Oral Spelling

Answer

Simultaneous Oral Spelling engages auditory, visual, and kinesthetic pathways at the same time, reinforcing spelling patterns multisensorially.

Question 5

When determining whether a student qualifies for ALT services, a CALT should first review:

Accepted Answer

Comprehensive psychoeducational or reading diagnostic evaluation results

Answer

A comprehensive evaluation identifying phonological processing deficits, word reading accuracy, and fluency establishes the diagnostic basis for ALT services.

CALT - Certified Academic Language Therapist Practice Test

CALT - Certified Academic Language Therapist Practice Test

CALT Academic Language Therapy 2