Authentic Assessments questions and answers100%
2023
This kind of assessment is nontraditional, identifies what the client can or cannot do in a more
functional/personal way, uses contextualized stimuli, and has a test environment that is realistic
authentic assessment
What are some strategies of Authentic Assessment?
use systematic observation, real-life simulations, structural play, anecdotal notes and checklists,
video/audio taping, involve caregivers/other professionals
What are the advantages of authentic assessment?
natural/real world, individualized, clients self-eval and self-monitor, allows clinicians to be more
culturally sensitive and address special needs clients, MORE FLEXIBLE
What are disadvantages to auth assess?
isn't standardized, lacks objectivity (issues w/ insurance), requires a lot of clinical skill, not always
time-efficient, could be impractical
How many words should you ideally get for a speech and language sample?
1000 ( but minimum of 50-100, more the better)
What are some things that should be done/taken into consideration before doing a speech and
language sample?
should est positive relationship before sample begins (comfortable with you), be unobtrusive, and
minimize distractions and interruptions, incorp student's interests and follow their lead, seek out
multiple settings if possible, alter contexts (narrative, convo, resp questions)
What are some things to avoid when collecting a speech and language sample?
close ended and y/n questions, giving option when there are no options
What is a VITAL part of a complete language evaluation?
language sample
What is the most common measure of basic language?
MLU
T/F you do not need to consider pragmatic functioning when measuring a language sample.
FALSE (observe and document pragmatic behaviors)
What are some things speech samples collect information on?
speech sounds in error, phonological processes present, speech sound production in connected
speech, intelligibility, stimulability
What are 2 ways we can get observational and behavioral checklists done?
1. structured classroom activity
2023
This kind of assessment is nontraditional, identifies what the client can or cannot do in a more
functional/personal way, uses contextualized stimuli, and has a test environment that is realistic
authentic assessment
What are some strategies of Authentic Assessment?
use systematic observation, real-life simulations, structural play, anecdotal notes and checklists,
video/audio taping, involve caregivers/other professionals
What are the advantages of authentic assessment?
natural/real world, individualized, clients self-eval and self-monitor, allows clinicians to be more
culturally sensitive and address special needs clients, MORE FLEXIBLE
What are disadvantages to auth assess?
isn't standardized, lacks objectivity (issues w/ insurance), requires a lot of clinical skill, not always
time-efficient, could be impractical
How many words should you ideally get for a speech and language sample?
1000 ( but minimum of 50-100, more the better)
What are some things that should be done/taken into consideration before doing a speech and
language sample?
should est positive relationship before sample begins (comfortable with you), be unobtrusive, and
minimize distractions and interruptions, incorp student's interests and follow their lead, seek out
multiple settings if possible, alter contexts (narrative, convo, resp questions)
What are some things to avoid when collecting a speech and language sample?
close ended and y/n questions, giving option when there are no options
What is a VITAL part of a complete language evaluation?
language sample
What is the most common measure of basic language?
MLU
T/F you do not need to consider pragmatic functioning when measuring a language sample.
FALSE (observe and document pragmatic behaviors)
What are some things speech samples collect information on?
speech sounds in error, phonological processes present, speech sound production in connected
speech, intelligibility, stimulability
What are 2 ways we can get observational and behavioral checklists done?
1. structured classroom activity
