Chapter 7: Clinical methods
Describe at least four principles of effective oral and written communication. ✔✔-organizing
information in a logical manner
-clearly introducing topics
-avoiding using technical language
-explaining technical terms when necessary (talk to parents in terms in which they can understand)
-using objective terms instead of vague or subjective
Discuss the advantages of using an in-person interview rather than a written case history questionnaire
to gain background information from your clients. ✔✔advantages of in-person interview:
-includes the opportunities to establish a trusting relationship
-to demonstrate respect for cultural interaction styles
-adjust interview topics
-clarify questions
Name three cultural factors that may influence a person's responses to interview questions. ✔✔-differing
perceptions of formality vs. informality during an interview
-different willingness to respond to direct vs. indirect questions
-differing interpretations of silence
-different degrees of willingness to disagree with an interviewer
Explain the importance of follow-up counseling as a component of diagnostic assessment. ✔✔-
important in order to summarize initial assessment findings
-answer client/patient questions
-reduce uncertainty and anxiety caused by a lack of information
-provide additional education regarding communication disorders
-discuss appropriate follow-up actions
What criteria are used to determine if a particular topic is appropriate for an audiologist or SLP to
address during a clinical counseling session? ✔✔a topic is appropriate to be addressed by an audiologist
or SLP if it involves feelings, attitudes, and questions relating to the presenting communication disorder
and its impact on that person's life
Describe the components of an individual intervention plan for speech-language therapy. ✔✔-includes a
section for identifying team members and background information about the student
-summaries of the student's present educational performance level
-long-term goals & short-term educational objectives
-the type & frequency of special services
-service providers, adaptive equipment, classroom accommodations, instructional sites, modifications of
academic schedules
Individual intervention plan ✔✔documents the goals, objectives, activities, and materials needed for a
therapy session
