Karien Marais highlights how important it is to make an accurate differential diagnosis when it comes to the underlying condition causing a speech-sound disorder. Diagnosis links to treatment approach, and treating the incorrect condition can lead to ineffective treatment. The speaker offers viewers the tools to think critically about the work they are doing in speech-language therapy, as well as how to distinguish between different disorders. Video clips of therapy sessions are embedded in this talk to illustrate the concepts discussed, and these are all in Afrikaans.
Sections
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this talk, participants will be able to:
Understand the importance of differential diagnosis in the treatment of speech-sound disorders
Describe a basic model of speech production as it relates to diagnosis
Distinguish between key speech-sound disorders, including their definitions, characteristics, assessment considerations, and treatment guidelines
Identify how incorrect diagnosis may impact therapy outcomes
Gain awareness of future trends in developmental speech disorders, including insights into articulatory phonology