Pediatric Language Intervention Flashcards
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A bilingual Spanish-English child scores below average on an English standardized language test. What is the most appropriate interpretation?
Answer: Interpret with caution; English-only norms do not reflect bilingual performance
English-only norms are inappropriate for bilingual children; performance must be evaluated across both languages to distinguish language difference from disorder.
Which intervention framework uses 'follow the child's lead,' natural consequences, and incidental teaching as core techniques?
Answer: Enhanced milieu teaching (EMT)
Enhanced milieu teaching combines child-following strategies with naturalistic behavioral techniques like time delay and incidental teaching to promote functional communication.
A 4-year-old with language impairment shows a mean length of utterance (MLU) of 2.1 morphemes. Which immediate intervention target is most developmentally appropriate?
Answer: Agent + action + object combinations
Agent-action-object combinations are characteristic of MLU Stage II-III and represent the next achievable step beyond simple two-word combinations.
Which play-based intervention technique involves the SLP commenting on their own actions aloud without directing the child?
Answer: Self-talk
Self-talk involves the adult narrating their own actions and observations to provide rich language input models without requiring the child to respond.
A child with Down syndrome typically demonstrates relative strengths in which area that can be leveraged during intervention?
Answer: Visual learning and visual-spatial skills
Individuals with Down syndrome often show relative strengths in visual processing and visual memory, making visual supports and AAC effective intervention tools.
Which of the following is an example of an activity-based intervention (ABI) strategy?
Answer: Embedding language targets into snack time and art activities
Activity-based intervention embeds individualized learning goals into child-initiated, routine, and planned activities to promote generalization in natural contexts.
According to ASHA's evidence-based practice framework, which combination should guide pediatric language intervention decisions?
Answer: Research evidence, clinical expertise, and client/family values
ASHA's EBP framework requires integrating the best available external research evidence with clinical expertise and the client's and family's values and preferences.