Pathology

1. An assessment aims to identifying the child’s strengths and weaknesses, develop a language profile of the child, determine concerns, and helps determine next steps. Through assessments the clinician can gather specific language details such as Amelia’s receptive and expressive language, word/sound productions, word combinations, and play skills. Amelia’s assessment (a) will include a standardized test (direct interaction with the child), a language sample, parent questionnaires (direct…

The article focuses on the population of English language learners who also speak Spanish. The concept being researched in the study is language screening that is used for children that have not yet entered the kindergarten. With the increase in bilingual population, there is a need for an accurate screener that is appropriate for Spanish-English speakers and could detect possible language impairments (LI). Through the use of the Bilingual English Spanish Oral Screener (BESOS), researchers…

Engaging Twins in an Early Childhood Program Introduction: How to communicate effectively with twins that don’t know how to communicate effectively. I have twin three-year-old boys in my classroom this year. They have class three times a week for four hours each day. The boys have limited speech. Both boys have a vocabulary, which consists of four words. They receive speech therapy once a week for a half hour each. Every since my boys arrived they have had a difficult time playing with each…

Association for Molecular Pathology v. Myriad Genetics, Inc. In the case of Association for Molecular Pathology v. Myriad Genetics, Inc., it is important to first understand the facts pertaining to Myriad Genetics and its gene patenting. Myriad Genetics, a biomedical company, was involved in the hunt or genes associated with an increased risk for breast cancer. They found a sequence of these genes and isolated them, which were known as BRCA1 and BRCA2, filing a patent for them. The basis of the…

Case Background In Association for Molecular Pathology v. Myriad Genetics, Inc., the Court addressed the patentability of human genes. Myriad Genetics Inc. had identified precisely and then isolated two genes, BRCA1 and BRCA2 which can substantially increase the risks of breast and ovarian cancer. As a result, soon thereafter, the company began offering screening tests to members of the public able to afford them, and filed for patents related to the discovery and associated assets. Myriad…

Throughout any language, there are various dialects which follow a set of rules and could be considered a standard for that language. However, not all dialects are viewed equally and many are judged based on the idea of a dominate dialect of a language (Goldstein & Iglesias, 2001). This way of thinking has caused discrepancies when evaluating children with dialects for phonological disorders. Differences in dialects can and have been incorrectly interpreted as a phonological disorder when not…

The intervention strategies the clinician will use to target Amanda’s specific language weakness are narratives and discourse. The client’s teacher main concerns were the areas of expressive language skills as well as limited vocabulary. The clinician will target narratives and discourse to increase the client’s expressive language skills. Research by McCabe and Bliss, supports that children should have the ability to provide with a minimum of two events in a narrative. The clinician can…

Here are some commonly asked questions about speech and language therapy. If the answers listed here don’t cover all the information you need, feel free to give us a no-obligation call or email. What is the difference between “speech” and “language”? “Speech” involves the sounds to make up words, e.g. “d”, “g”, “s”. There is also a fluency aspect, where someone may have difficulty talking smoothly and easily. Refer to the “stuttering” section for further information. “Language” is divided into…

James McKay | DoB: 8.11.02 | Date of Report: 20 July 2015 Speech-Language Assessment Findings James’ language, speech and phonological awareness skills were assessed in June 2015 to determine the best strategies to support his academic and social development. Although James displayed a strong working knowledge of certain language-processing concepts, he has overall difficulties with spoken language that will significantly undermine his interpersonal and classroom activities. To…

Mi’Chaela Windsor was born October 29, 2013 as a 34-week premature baby and with a lip and tongue tie. She is the youngest sister out of the two, Serena Windsor who is 18 years old and Lekeiya Windsor who is 21 years old. Mi’Chaela has a mom and dad who is still married for 18 years, Diann Windsor and Michael Windsor. The Diann and Michael are both in their forties. Diann is a stay at home mom who recently received her Masters in Human Resource. Diann also home school Mi’Chaela due to the fact…