DDPE Module 1: Why an Accurate Differential Diagnosis Matters
Channel: LEADERSproject
Date: 2015-03-14

Differential Diagnosis in Preschool Evaluations: A Case Study

Module 1: Why an Accurate Differential Diagnosis Matters
Cate introduces the module series explaining the process of evaluating a child, Alex, from parent questionnaire to developing IEP goals for the child. 

This module will focus on the background information Cate gathered about the child. This included previous evaluations and therapy the child had received. Cate reveals that the child was assessed with standardized tests that were not appropriate and did not gain the necessary information to produce an accurate diagnosis. As a result, Alex did not receive the therapy he needed in a timely manner. 

Critical Questions on LEADERS: https://edblogs.columbia.edu/leadersproject/files/2015/05/THECRITICALQUESTIONShandoutFinalCopy-1-2-221w02l.pdf

Model Evaluation for Alex on LEADERS: http://leadersproject.org/media/document/model-eval-210-verbal-apraxia-iep-goals

IEP Goals developed for Alex on LEADERS: http://leadersproject.org/media/document/model-eval-210-english-spanish-verbal-apraxia

Current Research on Nonspeech Oral Motor Exercises: http://www.leadersproject.org/2013/07/08/parent‐friendly-information-about-nonspeech-oral-motor-exercises/

Christensen, M., & Hanson, M. (1981). An investigation of the efficacy of oral
myofunctional therapy as a precursor to articulation therapy for pre-first grade
children. Journal of Speech and Hearing Disorders, 46, 100-167.
http://jshd.pubs.asha.org/article.aspx?articleid=1774894

Lass, N. J., & Pannbacker, M. (2008). The application of evidence-based
practice to nonspeech oral motor treatments. Language, Speech, and Hearing
Services in Schools, 39, 408-421.
http://lshss.pubs.asha.org/article.aspx?articleid=1778842

Ruscello, D. M. (2008). Nonspeech oral motor treatment issues related to
children with developmental speech sound disorders. Language, Speech, and
Hearing Services in Schools, 39, 380-391.
http://lshss.pubs.asha.org/article.aspx?articleid=1778840

Smit, A. B., Hand, L., Freilinger, J. J., Bernthal, J. E., & Bird, A. (1990). The
Iowa Articulation Norms Project and its Nebraska replication, Journal of Speech
and Hearing Disorders, 55, 779-798.
http://jslhr.pubs.asha.org/article.aspx?articleid=1780453


DDPE Playlist: http://www.leadersproject.org/2015/04/07/playlist-differential-diagnosis-in-preschool-evaluations-a-case-study/