SLP Course Details
Course # 3825
Comprehensive Assessment of Foreign-Accented Speech: Test Battery and Model for Assessment
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Course Abstract
This program presents a comprehensive assessment battery and a diagnostic model that includes theory and procedures to conduct an evidence-based assessment of foreign-accented speech for adults 15 years or older. Using the test battery, clinicians will learn to identify broad goals of assessment, analyze and score 22 areas, create a diagnostic profile of a client that includes scores and numeric-based diagnostic labels, and develop implementation goals. Interactive exercises will be used to help clinicians apply theoretical concepts to real-world assessments.
This course was recorded on May 11, 2010
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Course Learning Outcomes
Preview Exam- Upon completing this course learners will be able to describe an evidence-based assessment battery, its goals, and applications towards building an evidence-based practice.
- Upon completing this course learners will be able to identify evidence-based areas of assessment for foreign-accented speech, and criteria for assessment.
- Upon completing this course learners will be able to describe procedures to assess 22 areas of speech and language and methods to score each area.
- Upon completing this course learners will be able to explain how to develop and use a diagnostic profile for a foreign-accented client to prioritize and plan goals.
Time-ordered Agenda
| 1-5 Minutes | Introduction |
| 5-10 Minutes | General background on evidence-based accent modification practice and clarification of relevant terminology |
| 10-15 Minutes | Introduction of the CAAI test and roadmap to assessment |
| 15-45 Minutes | Broad goals, areas, and methods to assess each area of foreign-accented speech |
| 45-50 Minutes | Creating a Diagnostic Profile of Scores, with degree of severity in each assessed area |
| 50-55 Minutes | Learning to set and prioritize goals with the help of the Diagnostic Profile |
| 55-60 Minutes | Conclusion; Q&A |
Average Rating (111 Reviews)
Most Recent Comments
Review by: Member
on April 15, 2013
Clearly explained background of accent modification within the profession and rationale for EBP approach to this area. Generous explanation of CAAI and how to adapt her own research findings into assessments of accented speech.
Review by: Member
on April 10, 2013
organized presentation of information, clear presentation style, applicability of infomation to clinical practice.
Review by: Member
on April 2, 2013
The diagnostic information related to accentedness and dialects.
Review by: Member
on March 26, 2013
Provides a comprehensive tool
Review by: Member
on March 20, 2013
slides
Review by: Member
on February 3, 2013
information was presented in a concise manner
Review by: Member
on January 18, 2013
speaker is very knowledgeable about subject; i like the assessment she has created and would use it for client's who require accent modification
Review by: Member
on January 16, 2013
excellent professional knowledge
Review by: Member
on January 1, 2013
clear & concise
Review by: Member
on December 30, 2012
Tonya's assistance prior to the course.Test available with reliability and validity information. Beautifully organized test.
Review by: Member
on December 14, 2012
Dr. Shah is a great speaker. This is the second lecture of hers that I've listened to and I really enjoyed both of them.
Review by: Member
on October 10, 2012
Shah presented a vast amount of organized material in an easy to understand format.
Review by: Member
on October 4, 2012
presenters knowledge of material, thoroughness...
Review by: Member
on September 19, 2012
Concise and to the point.
Review by: Member
on September 7, 2012
very practical information in assessment. Will be very useful in my practice.
Review by: Member
on August 4, 2012
Very interesting and well presented.
Review by: Member
on July 30, 2012
The expertise and experience of the presenter and clear explanation of the content.
Review by: Member
on July 25, 2012
Speaker was very knowledgeable on this topic and made it easy to understand.
Review by: Member
on July 24, 2012
helpful to have an instrument for assessment of accents
Review by: Member
on July 15, 2012
Learning detailed and specific assessment areas for accent modification clients made this a good course.
Review by: Member
on July 2, 2012
I feel I can only give it a "good" rating, rather than the "Excellent", for the following reasons:1. The rate of delivery was too fast for me to absorb the content in one hour of listening, secondary to there being more than 1 hours worth of information in the course2. Is this my problem or a problem with your URL: when I print the power point presentation, the font is so small that I need to use a magnifying glass to read the slides3. Several questions at the end of the exam were not covered verbally during the lecture4. Otherwise, I am awestruck by the thorough work Dr Shah has put into dissecting accents. She is making substantial contributions to the field. I love her work!
Review by: Member
on June 2, 2012
The course explained how to administer the CAII but never explained how to actually purchase this test - that would've been very helpful.
Review by: Member
on May 27, 2012
very organized speaker
Review by: Member
on May 27, 2012
I appreciated her coverage of the CAAI, an objective, comprehensive measure.
Review by: Member
on May 14, 2012
Presented at a good rate, speaker was very clear and fluent, information was presented in an organized fashion, she gave practical ideas for assessment of a very complex subject.
Review by: Member
on April 25, 2012
Information was thorough and well-presented. Speaker was easy to follow and understand.
Review by: Member
on April 13, 2012
It met all my expectations
Review by: Member
on April 11, 2012
Very in-depth information about how to assess foreign accented speech. I look forward to utilizing the CAAI test.
Review by: Member
on April 11, 2012
Comprehensive and understandable.
Review by: Member
on April 8, 2012
Good information for basic overview of content.
Review by: Member
on March 26, 2012
highly interesting topic
Review by: Member
on March 12, 2012
Good framework for looking at a variety of elements of accents.
Review by: Member
on February 24, 2012
Comprehensive, yet succinct.
Review by: Member
on February 19, 2012
its emphasis on evidence-based research is a true contribution to the growing specialty of accent modification. i believe the CAAI is the most thorough diagnostic test available today. Dr. Shah was a warm, encouraging and exceedingly knowledgeable presenter..
Review by: Member
on January 9, 2012
Very organized material. It was clear that the presenter had put a great deal of time and effort into this project, and she was able to explain this monumental work herself. Always good to hear about work from the person who actually designed and carried it out. Inspiring in its subject and comprehensiveness.
Review by: Member
on December 28, 2011
Needed review of comprehensive assessment for use with clients needing accent modification implementation.
Review by: Member
on December 16, 2011
Phenomenally well organized with specific reliable data, presented with examples and possible outcomes. The caveat is that it was probably meant for those with more experience in accent training. Those without the experience will most likely need to do the more comprehensive ASHA or university course training.
Review by: Member
on December 13, 2011
She was a great presenter, I enjoyed her rate of speech and she had the presentation clearly organized.
Review by: Member
on December 12, 2011
The evidence-based practice proof was impressive.
Review by: Member
on November 9, 2011
Very organized presentation and material.
Review by: Member
on November 6, 2011
The CAAI appears to be very thorough. I'm eager to take a closer look.
Review by: Member
on October 27, 2011
Examples
Dr.Shah's knowledge as a non-native speaker.
Review by: Member
on October 27, 2011
Very well organized, clearly presented, logical, thoughtful and practical, respectful of differences
Review by: Member
on October 13, 2011
knowledgeable presenter
Review by: Member
on September 24, 2011
The information provided was very helpful in giving a strategic way to assess all areas that affect accented speech.
Course Information
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Course Presenter
Amee P. Shah, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
Dr. Amee Shah is an Associate Professor in the Speech and Hearing program and director of the Speech Acoustics & Research Laboratory at Cleveland State University. Dr. Shah holds a BSc in Audiology & Speech Rehabilitation, MA in Linguistics, MA in Speech-language Pathology, a M. Phil and a Ph.D. She pursued a Post-doctoral Fellowship at McGill University in neurolinguistics.
Dr. Shah is certified by the American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA) and has practiced as a bilingual speech-language pathologist for over 15 years, including seven years in New York City. Dr. Shah's research interests involve the study of the processes of cross-linguistic speech production and perception, with a focus on foreign-accented English. This line of investigation is helping bridge the gaps between basic science research and clinical practice with bilingual and nonnative speakers of English. Dr. Shah is building a national reputation in the area of clinical concerns related to foreign-accentedness. As of 2007, she has developed the "Comprehensive Assessment of Accentedness & Intelligibility (CAAI)", a first of its kind comprehensive, data-based, assessment battery to assess communication difficulties related to foreign-accented speech. She has numerous national and international presentations, and peer-reviewed publications in various theoretical and clinical issues of foreign-accentedness.
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