SLP Assessment Techniques & Diagnostic Procedures 2

Question 1

Which standardized assessment is specifically designed to evaluate phonological awareness skills in children ages 5–9?

Accepted Answer

CTOPP-2

Answer

The CTOPP-2 (Comprehensive Test of Phonological Processing) measures phonological awareness, phonological memory, and rapid naming.

Question 2

During a dynamic assessment, an SLP provides mediated learning experiences and then re-tests to determine:

Accepted Answer

The child's learning potential and modifiability

Answer

Dynamic assessment evaluates a child's responsiveness to instruction, revealing learning potential beyond a static test score.

Question 3

On the Oral and Written Language Scales (OWLS-II), a significantly lower Listening Comprehension score compared to Oral Expression suggests:

Accepted Answer

Primarily a receptive language disorder

Answer

A low Listening Comprehension score relative to Oral Expression points to receptive language as the primary area of deficit.

Question 4

When computing percent consonants correct (PCC) in a speech sample, which error type is counted as incorrect?

Accepted Answer

Substitutions, omissions, and distortions

Answer

PCC counts substitutions, omissions, and distortions all as errors; only correctly produced consonants are counted as correct.

Question 5

A referential communication task used during language assessment primarily evaluates:

Accepted Answer

The ability to convey information clearly to a listener who cannot see the stimulus

Answer

Referential communication tasks assess how well a speaker can describe objects or events so a naive listener can identify them.

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