Amanda Is a Speech and Language Therapist

question 237

Multiple Choice

Amanda is a speech and language therapist.When conducting an assessment on a child with speech or language concerns,she first records the average number of words in the child's typical sentence.She also uses this technique to monitor a child's language progress over time.Amanda is relying on:

• A) subjective data.
• B) biofeedback.
• C) mean length of utterance.
• D) the language acquisition device.

---

Definitions:

Latina

A woman or girl of Latin American origin or descent, often specifically referring to those living in the United States.

Primary Prevention

Prevention of the development of psychological disorders before they start.

Secondary Prevention

Detection of psychological disorders in their earliest stages and treatment designed to reduce their development.

Tertiary Prevention

Program focusing on people who already have a disease with the aim of preventing relapse and reducing the impact of the disease on the person’s quality of life.