SLP Clinical Simulation Case Study, Language
Assessment & Clinical Reasoning Guide
SECTION 1: CASE BACKGROUND & REFERRAL
Q1.
What is the name of the client in this Simucase simulation?
A. Holden
B. Haley
C. Marcus
D. Sophie
Answer: A) Holden
Rationale: The client in this simulation is named Holden.
Q2.
How old is Holden chronologically?
A. 2 years and 6 months
B. 3 years and 6 months
C. 4 years and 6 months
D. 5 years and 6 months
Answer: B) 3 years and 6 months
Rationale: Holden's chronological age is reported as 3 years and 6
months.
,Q3.
What assessment was administered to Holden?
A. Goldman-Fristoe Test of Articulation 3rd Edition (GFTA-3)
B. Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test
C. Clinical Evaluation of Language Fundamentals
D. Test of Language Development
Answer: A) Goldman-Fristoe Test of Articulation 3rd Edition (GFTA-
3)
Rationale: The GFTA-3 is the assessment administered in this case.
Q4.
What is the purpose of the GFTA-3?
A. To assess articulation and phonology
B. To assess receptive vocabulary
C. To assess reading comprehension
D. To assess written language
Answer: A) To assess articulation and phonology
Rationale: The GFTA-3 evaluates articulation and phonological skills.
Q5.
Was Holden referred for additional testing beyond the GFTA-3?
A. Yes, additional language tests were required
B. No, only the GFTA-3 was required
C. Yes, cognitive testing was required
D. Yes, hearing testing was required
,Answer: B) No, only the GFTA-3 was required
Rationale: The examiner confirmed only the GFTA-3 was required.
Q6.
What is the name of the family dog mentioned by the mother?
A. Haley
B. Sophie
C. Max
D. Bella
Answer: A) Haley
Rationale: The mother mentioned their dog Haley.
Q7.
At what age did Holden say his first word?
A. 8 months
B. 10 months
C. 12 months
D. 18 months
Answer: B) 10 months
Rationale: Holden's first word was at about 10 months.
Q8.
What was Holden's first word?
A. Mama
B. Dada
C. Haley
D. Dog
, Answer: C) Haley
Rationale: Holden's first word was the dog's name, Haley.
Q9.
Did Holden have any history of ear infections?
A. Yes, frequent ear infections
B. No ear infections
C. Occasional ear infections
D. Only one ear infection
Answer: B) No ear infections
Rationale: The mother reported no ear infections.
Q10.
Is there a family history of hearing difficulties?
A. Yes, on the mother's side
B. Yes, on the father's side
C. No family history
D. Unknown
Answer: C) No family history
Rationale: The mother reported no family history of hearing
difficulties.
Q11.
Was Holden's pregnancy normal?
A. Yes, normal pregnancy
B. No, complications during pregnancy
C. Yes, but premature birth