csd ch 1 Flashcards
holistic
Pertaining to the whole; multidimensional.
communication disorder
An impairment in the ability to receive, send, process, or comprehend concepts of
verbal, nonverbal, or graphic symbol systems.
speech disorder
Atypical production of speech sounds, interruption in the flow of speaking, or abnormal
production and/or absences of voice quality, including pitch, loudness, resonance,
and/or duration
language disorder
Impairment in comprehension and/or use of spoken, written, and/or other symbol
systems
hearing disorder
Impaired sensitivity of the auditory or hearing system.
Central Auditory Processing Disorder (c)apd
A disorder resulting from impairment to the auditory structures leading from the brain
stem to the cortex of the brain.
AAC Augmentative/Alternative Communication
Gestures, signing, picture systems, print, computerized communication, and voice
production used to complement or supplement speech for persons with severe
communication impairments.
audiologist
A professional whose distinguishing role is to identify, assess, manage, and prevent
disorders of hearing and balance
SLP speech language pathologist
A professional whose distinguishing role is to identify, assess, treat, and prevent
speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders
efficacy
The probability of benefit to individuals in a defined population from a specific
intervention applied for a given communication problem under ideal conditions.
effectiveness
Effectiveness - the probability of benefit to individuals in a defined population from a
specific intervention applied to a given communication problem under average everyday
clinical conditions.
efficiency
Efficiency - Application of the quickest intervention method involving the least effort and
the greatest positive benefit, including any unintended effects.
