Extra Credit Flashcards
(12 cards)
What is the most important part of bilingual therapy?
to determine the level of proficiency of each language and determine if therapy should be implemented in the home language or both languages.
What is the most recent information released in November 2015 regarding incidence of ASD?
1:44 individuals diagnosed with ASD
List 3 important things to remember during therapy with a student diagnosed with ASD:
- be flexible ( have a plan A, B, C, D)
- give choices, not absolutes
- have different levels of reinforcement
What does AAC stand for?
augmentative and alternative communication
What does AT stand for?
Assistive Technology
How many muscles are involved in swallowing?
50
What is the most common cause of pneumonia in the adult population with swallowing concerns?
aspiration
What is the average length of time it takes for food to enter the mouth and be swallowed?
1-15
List the names of the guest speakers we had this semester:
Julie Gunderson, Araceli Torres, Mary Larsson, Marcela Lopez, Martie Lubetkin, Mary Crandall, Dale Rau
List 3 quick tips for using a story book during therapy:
- choose the right book
- read with expression
- have 2-3 questions ready for each page
What are two ways to treat vocal nodules?
- reducing hard glottal attacks
2. teach the client how to reduce vocal abuse
How can vocal nodules reoccur?
if not treated with therapy
