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Chapter 1 The Field, The Professionals, and the Clients

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communication disorder   impairs ability to both send, receive, process and comprehend concepts or verbal, non-verbal and graphic information. May affect hearing, language and/or speech processes, range from mild to profound, and may be developmental or acquired.  
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speech disorder   may be evident in the atypical production of speech sounds, interruption in the flow of speaking, or abnormal production and/or absences of voice quality including pitch, loudness, resonance and/or duration  
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language disorder   impairment in comprehension and/or use of spoken, written or other symbol system  
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hearing disorder   result of impaired sensitivity of the auditory or hearing system. May include central auditory processing disorders, or deficits in the processing of information from audible signals  
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auditory processing disorders   deficits in the processing of information from audible signals  
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augmentative/alternative communication systems   systems, whether signing or the use of digital methods, are attempts often taught by SLP's to compensate and facilitate, on a temporary or permanent basis, for impaired or disabled communication disorders  
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Audiologists   specialists who measure hearing ability and identity, asses, manage and prevent disorders of hearing and balance  
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auditory processing disorders (ADP)   Sometimes called central auditory processing disorders  
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Speech Language Pathologist (SLPs)   Professionals whose distinguishing role is to identify, assess, treat and prevent speech, language, communication and swallowing disorders.  
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Evidence Based Practice (EBP)   combination of scientific evidence, clinical experience, and client needs that influence clinical decision making. Clinical skills grow not just from experience, but from the currently available data.  
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Effectiveness   the probability of benefit from an intervention under AVERAGE conditions  
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Efficacy   the probability of benefit from an intervention under IDEAL conditions. Refers to an identified population, not to individuals.  
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Efficiency   Results from application of the quickest method involving the least effort and the greatest positive benefit, including unintended effects  
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