ILTS Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP): Nonteaching (232) Practice Test

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• A 4th grade student with a language impairment impacting semantic knowledge would most likely struggle with which literacy skill?
• How do cognitive-communication disorders manifest?
• After analyzing a kindergarten student's speech sample, what should the SLP do next?
• Which communication skill is primarily developed through reading?
• Students with apraxia of speech typically struggle with which aspect of speech production?
• What is the primary goal of an SLP when communicating assessment results to stakeholders?
• For a second-grade ELL with a suspected language impairment, which assessment component captures the student’s diverse language background?
• What intervention strategies can be effective for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD)?
• What is the significance of early intervention in speech-language pathology?
• What is the significance of phonemic awareness in the context of speech-language pathology?
• What role does language modeling play in therapy for children with speech delays?
• How can caregivers effectively support children with speech-language disorders at home?
• How can technology aid in speech therapy?
• Which of the following is an example of a community resource for speech-language pathology?
• What type of discussion is particularly useful for enhancing a student's comprehension of figurative language?
• A child's rate of language development is most likely influenced by which factor?
• What strategies can a speech-language pathologist use to treat stuttering?
• What is the main function of the angular gyrus?
• What is a common misconception about speech-language pathology?
• Which strategy should an SLP use to promote understanding of a student's strengths and needs when presenting assessment results to an IEP team?
• Why is it important for an SLP to consider a student's cultural background during assessment?
• An increase in subglottal pressure most likely affects which vocal characteristic?
• Which of the following is NOT an ethical consideration for speech-language pathologists?
• When assessing speech and language skills of ELL students, which information should be included in the report regarding standardized tests?
• What strategy would most effectively engage teachers during a professional learning opportunity led by an SLP?
• What role do assessments play in IEP development?
• What is a key focus of cultural responsiveness in speech-language pathology?
• Which variable is used to measure vocal pitch?
• How can mindfulness techniques assist clients in speech therapy?
• In which scenario would a student most likely experience difficulties with swallowing?
• What is the likely outcome when an SLP uses a rubric to assess communication skills?
• A student with dyskinetic CP is most likely to experience dysphagia due to:
• How can cultural factors shape communication styles and interventions?
• What instructional approach is likely to expand the syntactic development of a student using AAC?
• What is a language disorder?
• In the early stages of morphological development, how do children primarily learn morphological forms?
• What is a primary goal of the clinical fellowship year according to ASHA standards?
• Which scenario best demonstrates a student's strength in the executive function skill of inhibition?
• What is the purpose of the clinical swallow evaluation?
• Which factor is most crucial for effective language development in children?
• A preschool student with complex communication needs secondary to an intellectual disability would most likely require intervention for which skill?
• What is the most appropriate accommodation for ensuring a student's hearing aids are functioning correctly?
• Which form of communication is likely primary for a student with profound hearing loss using an interpreter?
• What best accounts for a tenth grade student's harsh vocal quality and vocal fatigue?
• What is the significance of structured play activities in therapy for children with ASD?
• What are the signs of expressive language disorder in children?
• By the age of 24 months, children who are typically developing are most likely to produce which of the following utterances?
• Students with hearing loss benefit from FM/DM systems primarily for which reason?
• Which statement best describes the significance of exposure to language in a child's development?
• Which student would benefit most from the MTSS/RtI approach targeting specific skills in short durations?
• To improve a high school student's participation in discussions, which accommodation is most beneficial?
• What is receptive language, and how is it commonly assessed?
• In what way can extracurricular activities support communication development?
• How do children first learn to use grammatical morphemes according to their developmental stage?
• When targeting interpretation of visual cues, which skill are students with hearing impairments most likely to develop?
• Which accommodation would best provide students with hearing impairments access to the same educational experiences as hearing peers?
• How does family involvement influence treatment outcomes for speech disorders?
• What factor should be considered first when assessing the speech sound production of students with congenital disorders?
• What should an SLP consider first when determining assistive technology needs for a student with language-based literacy needs?
• Students with ADHD frequently have difficulty with pragmatic language due to which reason?
• Which method is most effective for facilitating a student's ability to make predictions based on character actions?
• What is the primary purpose of using informal assessments for progress monitoring in an IEP?
• A 7th grade student with social language impairment would require additional supports in which aspect of oral narrative language?
• Which method is recommended for promoting language development in children?
• How does social communication differ from expressive and receptive language?
• When using the complexity approach with a 2nd grade student, which outcome is likely?
• Which instructional strategy is effective for comparing characters in a story?
• In child development, what does the ability to communicate intentions through gestures indicate?
• Which of the following is a common characteristic of children with low muscle tone in speech?
• What is an essential element of working with children who have a language disorder?
• What are voice disorders and what can cause them?
• A 10th grade student with a TBI has difficulty processing verbal information and inhibiting behavior, requiring scaffolding for which activity?
• When is Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) typically used?
• What is the primary goal of demonstrating symbol combinations in aided language stimulation for a student using an AAC device?
• What assessments are typically conducted during a voice evaluation?
• How do community resources benefit speech-language pathology intervention?
• A child with low muscle tone is most likely to demonstrate which characteristic of speech production?
• What function does working memory serve in enhancing language comprehension?
• How should an SLP contribute to the development of a student's IEP regarding communication goals?
• Which skill is enhanced by both strong language development and literacy?
• What is the role of a speech-language pathologist in evaluating communication disorders?
• According to ASHA guidelines, what should a clinical fellow primarily aim to enhance during their fellowship?
• Which aspect of language development is critical for enhancing reading proficiency?
• How might trauma and mental health issues affect communication?
• A prekindergarten student with a conductive hearing loss would most likely have difficulty participating in which activity?
• What is a potential advantage of using language samples in assessments?
• Which anatomical structure converts sound energy into a chemical-electrical signal that is sent to the brain?
• What benefit does group therapy provide to clients with communication disorders?
• How does the structure and function of the respiratory system relate to speech?
• When collaborating with teachers, what should an SLP aim to implement for students with communication needs?
• What is the focus of the clinical fellowship year (CFY) for clinical fellows according to ASHA guidelines?
• What are some characteristics of dysphagia?
• When an SLP seeks to attend a continuing education seminar in pediatric dysphagia, which ethical guideline are they following?
• A 3rd grade student with a language impairment is most likely to require support with which of the following activities?
• In what ways can technology assist speech-language pathology practices?
• For a student learning basic ASL, what is an essential strategy to improve communication?
• In which setting do speech-language pathologists primarily work?
• What role does strong language ability play in writing proficiency?
• Which of the following best illustrates a child demonstrating social referencing?
• In which scenario would an SLP effectively support a student's ability to comprehend figurative language?
• Which educational experience would help a kindergartener with a speech sound disorder progress toward producing speech sounds?
• In what situation would an SLP be considered in violation of the ASHA Code of Ethics regarding statements of prognosis?
• Why is observing a clinical fellow’s intervention vital to their development?
• What is the significance of evidence-based practice in speech-language pathology?
• Which practice is NOT typically encouraged during a clinical fellowship according to ASHA guidelines?
• Which of the following is a key component of Jean Piaget's theory regarding language development?
• What distinguishes a formal assessment from an informal assessment?
• If an IEP team determines that a student with a hearing loss is making effective progress but needs accommodations, what recommendation is likely to support the student best?
• Which student demonstrates strengths in social cognition?
• What is the role of parent involvement in speech therapy for children?
• Which of the following best describes the impact of literacy on language development?
• What are the primary areas of concern for a speech-language pathologist?
• What intervention is least effective for children struggling with communication due to environmental factors?
• Which statement accurately reflects the purpose of performance feedback provided by a supervising SLP?
• What can speech-language pathologists use to measure progress in therapy?
• What should an SLP prioritize when educating families about their child's speech and language development?
• According to the ASHA Code of Ethics, what is the supervising SLP responsible for when mentoring a clinical fellow?
• Which speech production characteristic is most consistent with ataxic dysarthria?
• What skill is demonstrated by an 11th grader clarifying an explanation during a group project?
• Which factor is most likely to impact a child's ability to acquire literacy skills?
• Which of the following techniques can help maintain client engagement in therapy?
• What is the primary purpose of the basal rule in standardized assessments?
• Which intervention approach would best address the goal of reducing avoidance behaviors in a 10th grade student with a fluency disorder?
• What is the significance of play in speech and language development?
• What is the primary role of augmentative and alternative communication devices in therapy?
• In the context of universal language intervention using MTSS/RtI, an SLP is most likely to participate in which activity?
• A student with oral dysphagia secondary to neuromuscular hypotonicity is most likely to show:
• What role does parent training play in speech therapy?
• A 3rd grade teacher observes that an ELL student closely watches others in class but rarely speaks. Which process is the student most likely exhibiting?
• A student with a speech disorder due to poor muscle tone may demonstrate what?
• What is one of the main roles of an SLP within an educational team?
• At what age do children typically develop a mean length of utterance (MLU) of approximately 1.75?
• Which of the following is an important consideration when using teletherapy in speech-language pathology?
• Which action is indicative of a child developing gestural communication intention?
• Which developmental theory states that language acquisition results from intellectual maturation?
• What assessment tools can be used for evaluating swallowing disorders?
• What treatment goal would best assist a preschool student with ASD in gaining attention effectively?
• What impact do hearing impairments have on speech and language development?
• Which method is often used to assess language comprehension in children?
• What accommodation would most likely support positive communication for a 3rd grade student with a fluency disorder?
• What is the primary purpose of early childhood preschool screenings?
• What is central auditory processing disorder (CAPD)?
• What is the result of integrating community resources into speech-language pathology services?
• Which IEP goal is most appropriate for a kindergartener with Apraxia of Speech (AOS) regarding motor programming?
• In a consultation with a general education teacher about a student with an IEP for a language impairment, what topic should be addressed primarily?
• What is one way community resources can enhance therapy outcomes?
• What factors can influence speech and language development in children?
• For a 6th grade student with speech disorder secondary to flaccid dysarthria, which approach is most likely to improve intelligibility?
• What is the role of a speech-language pathologist in a multidisciplinary team?
• How does executive functioning relate to communication skills?
• Which of the following scenarios best demonstrates adherence to the ASHA Code of Ethics in professional growth?
• A tenth grade student with vocal breathiness and hoarseness has been diagnosed with bilateral vocal cord nodules. What is the likely cause?
• Which data collection method would effectively measure students' progress toward their IEP goals during group sessions?
• Which strategy is likely to be part of a treatment plan for a child with speech delays?
• What speech production difficulty is typically exhibited in apraxia of speech?
• Which profile is most consistent with a phonological delay?
• During which type of activities should an SLP target communication strategies for a student struggling with frustration?
• To measure a student’s ability to maintain a conversation topic, which data collection method is most effective?
• When determining a student's educational placement, which factor is most likely considered first by the IEP team?
• Which of the following skills is Jaime primarily promoting by independently programming her AAC device?
• What is apraxia of speech?
• Which practice is most effective for identifying students who may be at risk for learning difficulties?
• Which question would best account for a child's language abilities when developing a communication questionnaire for preschoolers?
• In developing an IEP for a student with a TBI, what should the multidisciplinary team focus on to prepare for the student’s return to school?
• What are potential barriers to accessing speech-language services?
• Why is it important for the supervising SLP to observe the clinical fellow providing intervention services?
• Which of the following might be considered a red flag for speech and language delays in toddlers?
• Which skill is essential for a student to clarify a message in a discussion?
• Which assessment methods can help identify potential language delays in preschoolers?
• What is the primary relationship between literacy and language development?
• An SLP conducts an oral peripheral exam during a swallowing evaluation primarily to assess which of the following?
• How does age affect the assessment and treatment of speech disorders?
• What is a common characteristic of speech sound disorders?
• A kindergarten student struggling to identify beginning, middle, and ending sounds in CVC words is demonstrating difficulties with which aspect of language?
• How do environmental factors contribute to speech and language disorders?
• Which guardian report indicates a fluency disorder?
• When assessing a child's language production using MLU, what type of data does the SLP focus on?
• Why is the confidence interval important when scoring standardized assessments?
• What aspect of dynamic assessment makes it integral to the MTSS/RtI model?
• Which assessment strategy is most effective for assessing a student's progress toward Illinois English Language Arts learning standards?
• According to FERPA, which type of information can be disclosed when communicating via email with a student's guardians?
• What technique can be used to improve articulation skills?
• Why are parent questionnaires useful in assessing preschool language skills?
• Which component of a speech and language evaluation is most likely to provide information about a student's sociocultural background?
• What ethical responsibility does an SLP fulfill by seeking to advance their knowledge in pediatric dysphagia management?
• What typically characterizes a speech disorder associated with dyskinetic CP?
• Which test is used to distinguish between conductive and sensorineural hearing loss?
• What is the primary purpose of articulation therapy?
• Which document is crucial for an SLP when collaborating on an IEP for students with specific communication challenges?
• Which rule from the ASHA Code of Ethics emphasizes the importance of lifelong learning for SLPs?
• Which of the following actions is NOT a responsibility of the supervising SLP according to the ASHA Code of Ethics?
• Which assessment approach best promotes a student's ability to self-assess progress toward an IEP goal?
• How does vocabulary development contribute to overall language enhancement?
• What practice would be most effective for an SLP to promote a guardian's ability to generalize learning to the home environment?
• Culture most significantly influences which aspect of language?
• Which utterance is most consistent with an eleventh-grade student experiencing lexical anomia due to a TBI?
• In preparation for a wellness appointment, which document is the SLP most likely to provide the pediatrician regarding a student?
• Which statement from a parent may suggest a possible language delay in a preschool student?
• When communicating concerns about a child's screening outcomes, which strategy would most likely promote guardians' understanding?
• A 3rd grade student with cochlear implants hears speech through which process?
• What is essential for formally assessing the communication skills of nonverbal children with complex communication needs?
• How does language intervention differ for children and adults?
• Which developmental milestones are important for speech and language development in infants?
• What is the main function of the phonatory system in speech production?
• What does the term "silent period" refer to in 2nd language acquisition?
• What does the term 'articulation' refer to in speech pathology?
• During language acquisition, which factor contributes to errors related to the structure of the primary language?
• Based on a spontaneous language sample, which typical 2nd language process might a student be demonstrating if their utterances show difficulty with word order and auxiliary verbs?
• Which of the following best describes cognitive-communication disorders?
• In the pre-phonemic stage of writing, which strategy is a child most likely to use to communicate a message?