SLPA certification UPDATED ACTUAL
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
Treatment for Aphasia - CORRECT ANSWER - Treatment can be restorative (i.e., aimed
at improving or restoring impaired function) and/or compensatory (i.e., aimed at compensating
for deficits not amenable to retraining).
Community Support and Integration
Computer-Based Treatment
Constraint-Induced Language Therapy (CILT)
Melodic Intonation Therapy (MIT)
Multimodal Treatment
Partner Approaches
Reading Treatments
Reciprocal Scaffolding Treatment (RST)
Script Training
Syntax Treatments
Word-Finding Treatments
Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) - CORRECT ANSWER - An area of
clinical practice that supplements or compensates for impairments in speech-language production
and/or comprehension, including spoken and written modes of communication.
AAC uses a variety of techniques and tools to help the individual express thoughts, wants and
needs, feelings, and ideas, including the following:
manual signs
gestures
finger spelling
tangible objects
line drawings
picture communication boards and letter boards
speech-generating devices
,AAC is 1. _______ when used to supplement existing speech, 2. ____when used in place of
speech that is absent or not functional, or 3._____ as when used by patients postoperatively in
intensive care (Elsahar et al., 2019). - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. Augmentative
2. Alternative
3. Temporary
Individuals who use AAC have an impairment or a limitation in speech, language, reading,
and/or writing. These can be the result of 1.____ disabilities, 2.______ disabilities, or 3.____
differences such as autism. - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. congenital
2. acquired
3. neurological differences such as autism
Two forms/categories of AAC are - CORRECT ANSWER - Unaided—do not require an
external tool. Unaided forms require some degree of motor control. Unaided forms include the
following:
Aided—require some form of external tool, either electronic or nonelectronic. Nonelectronic
aided forms are often referred to as "light-tech" or "low-tech." Electronic forms may be referred
to as "high-tech."
Linguistic competence - CORRECT ANSWER - includes knowledge of and the ability to
use the language(s) spoken and written in the individual's family and community (see Language
In Brief) as well as knowledge of and the ability to use the linguistic code (symbols, syntax,
grammar) of the AAC system.
Operational competence - CORRECT ANSWER - requires skill in the technical operation
of AAC systems and techniques, including having the motor movements needed for unaided
approaches, using selection techniques for aided approaches, navigating in and between systems,
turning an electronic device on and off and charging it, and operating electronic equipment
and/or navigating pages in a low-tech system.
Strategic competence - CORRECT ANSWER - is the ability to use available features to
convey messages efficiently and effectively, including asking for choices due to vocabulary
,limitations, using word/phrase prediction to enhance efficiency, using an introductory (pre-
stored) statement to explain AAC to unfamiliar communication partners, and asking one's
communication partner to write or type messages to aid in understanding and to repair
communication breakdowns.
Social competence - CORRECT ANSWER - is knowing what, where, with whom, when
and when not to, and in what manner to communicate. Social communication skills include
requesting attention; requesting or providing information; and pragmatic skills, such as turn-
taking, initiating and terminating communication, topic maintenance, and code-switching.
Psychosocial competence - CORRECT ANSWER - is the ability to manage the demands
and challenges of daily life, maintain a state of mental well-being, and demonstrate adaptive and
positive behavior during communication (World Health Organization [WHO], 1997).
Psychosocial competence for AAC users includes being motivated to communicate, having a
positive attitude toward the use of AAC, having confidence in one's ability to communicate
effectively in a given situation, and being resilient—persisting in the face of communication
failures.
Two treatments that are NOT recommended for AAC: - CORRECT ANSWER - 1)
Facilitated communication- a discredited technique by which a "facilitator" provides physical
and other supports in an attempt to assist a person with a significant communication disability to
point to pictures, objects, printed letters and words, or a keyboard in order to communicate. No
evidence based practice.
2) The Rapid Prompting Method, also known as Spelling to Communicate, is a technique in
which an instructor holds a letter board and provides prompts to encourage an individual to point
to letters to spell words. According to ASHA's position statement, Rapid Prompting Method, "It
is the position of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) that use of the
Rapid Prompting Method (RPM) is not recommended because of prompt dependency and the
lack of scientific validity.
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) - CORRECT ANSWER - is a neurodevelopmental
disorder characterized by deficits in social communication and social interaction and the
presence of restricted, repetitive behaviors.
, -Social communication deficits present in various ways and can include impairments in joint
attention and social reciprocity as well as challenges using verbal and nonverbal communication
behaviors for social interaction.
-Restricted, repetitive behaviors, interests, or activities are manifested by stereotyped, repetitive
speech, motor movement, or use of objects; inflexible adherence to routines; restricted interests;
and hyper- and/or hypo-sensitivity to sensory input.
It is important to differentiate between ASD and _____ (Rosin, 2016). Speech-language
pathologists (SLPs) are instrumental in making this differential diagnosis and ensuring that
individuals with ASD and those with ______ gain access to services. - CORRECT
ANSWER - social communication disorder
Laws regarding diagnosis of ASD as an SLP - CORRECT ANSWER - SLP—who has
been trained in the clinical criteria for ASD and who is experienced in diagnosing developmental
disorders—may be qualified to diagnose these disorders as an independent professional (Filipek
et al., 1999).
Some state laws or regulations may restrict a licensee's scope of practice and may prohibit the
SLP from providing such diagnoses. SLPs should check with their state licensure boards and/or
state departments of education for specific requirements.
Bilingualism - CORRECT ANSWER - is the ability to communicate in more than one
language and can be thought of as a continuum of language skills in which proficiency in any of
the languages used may fluctuate over time and across social settings, conversational partners,
and topics, among other variables.
Simultaneous bilingualism - CORRECT ANSWER - the acquisition of two languages at
the same time, typically with both languages introduced prior to the age of 3
Sequential bilingualism - CORRECT ANSWER - a second language introduced after age
3, at which time some level of proficiency has been established in the primary language, also
referred to as successive bilingualism or second language acquisition
Dual language learners - CORRECT ANSWER - individuals learning two languages
simultaneously from infancy or who are learning a second language after the first language
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
Treatment for Aphasia - CORRECT ANSWER - Treatment can be restorative (i.e., aimed
at improving or restoring impaired function) and/or compensatory (i.e., aimed at compensating
for deficits not amenable to retraining).
Community Support and Integration
Computer-Based Treatment
Constraint-Induced Language Therapy (CILT)
Melodic Intonation Therapy (MIT)
Multimodal Treatment
Partner Approaches
Reading Treatments
Reciprocal Scaffolding Treatment (RST)
Script Training
Syntax Treatments
Word-Finding Treatments
Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) - CORRECT ANSWER - An area of
clinical practice that supplements or compensates for impairments in speech-language production
and/or comprehension, including spoken and written modes of communication.
AAC uses a variety of techniques and tools to help the individual express thoughts, wants and
needs, feelings, and ideas, including the following:
manual signs
gestures
finger spelling
tangible objects
line drawings
picture communication boards and letter boards
speech-generating devices
,AAC is 1. _______ when used to supplement existing speech, 2. ____when used in place of
speech that is absent or not functional, or 3._____ as when used by patients postoperatively in
intensive care (Elsahar et al., 2019). - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. Augmentative
2. Alternative
3. Temporary
Individuals who use AAC have an impairment or a limitation in speech, language, reading,
and/or writing. These can be the result of 1.____ disabilities, 2.______ disabilities, or 3.____
differences such as autism. - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. congenital
2. acquired
3. neurological differences such as autism
Two forms/categories of AAC are - CORRECT ANSWER - Unaided—do not require an
external tool. Unaided forms require some degree of motor control. Unaided forms include the
following:
Aided—require some form of external tool, either electronic or nonelectronic. Nonelectronic
aided forms are often referred to as "light-tech" or "low-tech." Electronic forms may be referred
to as "high-tech."
Linguistic competence - CORRECT ANSWER - includes knowledge of and the ability to
use the language(s) spoken and written in the individual's family and community (see Language
In Brief) as well as knowledge of and the ability to use the linguistic code (symbols, syntax,
grammar) of the AAC system.
Operational competence - CORRECT ANSWER - requires skill in the technical operation
of AAC systems and techniques, including having the motor movements needed for unaided
approaches, using selection techniques for aided approaches, navigating in and between systems,
turning an electronic device on and off and charging it, and operating electronic equipment
and/or navigating pages in a low-tech system.
Strategic competence - CORRECT ANSWER - is the ability to use available features to
convey messages efficiently and effectively, including asking for choices due to vocabulary
,limitations, using word/phrase prediction to enhance efficiency, using an introductory (pre-
stored) statement to explain AAC to unfamiliar communication partners, and asking one's
communication partner to write or type messages to aid in understanding and to repair
communication breakdowns.
Social competence - CORRECT ANSWER - is knowing what, where, with whom, when
and when not to, and in what manner to communicate. Social communication skills include
requesting attention; requesting or providing information; and pragmatic skills, such as turn-
taking, initiating and terminating communication, topic maintenance, and code-switching.
Psychosocial competence - CORRECT ANSWER - is the ability to manage the demands
and challenges of daily life, maintain a state of mental well-being, and demonstrate adaptive and
positive behavior during communication (World Health Organization [WHO], 1997).
Psychosocial competence for AAC users includes being motivated to communicate, having a
positive attitude toward the use of AAC, having confidence in one's ability to communicate
effectively in a given situation, and being resilient—persisting in the face of communication
failures.
Two treatments that are NOT recommended for AAC: - CORRECT ANSWER - 1)
Facilitated communication- a discredited technique by which a "facilitator" provides physical
and other supports in an attempt to assist a person with a significant communication disability to
point to pictures, objects, printed letters and words, or a keyboard in order to communicate. No
evidence based practice.
2) The Rapid Prompting Method, also known as Spelling to Communicate, is a technique in
which an instructor holds a letter board and provides prompts to encourage an individual to point
to letters to spell words. According to ASHA's position statement, Rapid Prompting Method, "It
is the position of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) that use of the
Rapid Prompting Method (RPM) is not recommended because of prompt dependency and the
lack of scientific validity.
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) - CORRECT ANSWER - is a neurodevelopmental
disorder characterized by deficits in social communication and social interaction and the
presence of restricted, repetitive behaviors.
, -Social communication deficits present in various ways and can include impairments in joint
attention and social reciprocity as well as challenges using verbal and nonverbal communication
behaviors for social interaction.
-Restricted, repetitive behaviors, interests, or activities are manifested by stereotyped, repetitive
speech, motor movement, or use of objects; inflexible adherence to routines; restricted interests;
and hyper- and/or hypo-sensitivity to sensory input.
It is important to differentiate between ASD and _____ (Rosin, 2016). Speech-language
pathologists (SLPs) are instrumental in making this differential diagnosis and ensuring that
individuals with ASD and those with ______ gain access to services. - CORRECT
ANSWER - social communication disorder
Laws regarding diagnosis of ASD as an SLP - CORRECT ANSWER - SLP—who has
been trained in the clinical criteria for ASD and who is experienced in diagnosing developmental
disorders—may be qualified to diagnose these disorders as an independent professional (Filipek
et al., 1999).
Some state laws or regulations may restrict a licensee's scope of practice and may prohibit the
SLP from providing such diagnoses. SLPs should check with their state licensure boards and/or
state departments of education for specific requirements.
Bilingualism - CORRECT ANSWER - is the ability to communicate in more than one
language and can be thought of as a continuum of language skills in which proficiency in any of
the languages used may fluctuate over time and across social settings, conversational partners,
and topics, among other variables.
Simultaneous bilingualism - CORRECT ANSWER - the acquisition of two languages at
the same time, typically with both languages introduced prior to the age of 3
Sequential bilingualism - CORRECT ANSWER - a second language introduced after age
3, at which time some level of proficiency has been established in the primary language, also
referred to as successive bilingualism or second language acquisition
Dual language learners - CORRECT ANSWER - individuals learning two languages
simultaneously from infancy or who are learning a second language after the first language
