Observe an assessment session (10 points) Observe an  assessment session. Write a summary of the observation, including the materials and assessment instruments utilized, the findings of the assessment (these can be your informal judgements if necessary) and your reflections about the session. General guidelines: Two pages will likely be sufficient to summarize and reflect on a session It is preferred that you observe a diagnostic session for an acquired disorder, however if you choose to observe an adult client with a developmental disorder, please address the following issues: describe how the assessment tools utilized were the same or different from those used for acquired disorders discuss how the observed behaviors were the same or different from those typically seen in acquired disorders, specifically addressing whether the client exhibits deficits like/unlike acquired syndromes (aphasia, right hemisphere deficits, TBI, dementia) This project should be completed independently. Observe a treatment session (10 points) Observe an adult treatment session.Your observation must include at least 30 minutes of direct contact time, therefore more than one session may be necessary, depending on the setting. Write a summary of the observation, including the materials and treatment protocols utilized, the performance of the client (these can be your informal judgements if necessary) and your reflections about the session. General guidelines: Two pages will likely be sufficient to summarize and reflect on a session It is preferred that you observe a therapy session for an acquired disorder, however if you choose to observe an adult client with a developmental disorder, please address the following issues: describe how the treatment techniques utilized were the same or different from those used for acquired disorders discuss how the observed behaviors were the same or different from those typically seen in acquired disorders, specifically addressing whether the client exhibits deficits like/unlike acquired syndromes (aphasia, right hemisphere deficits, TBI, dementia) This project should be completed independently. Research treatment efficacy (10-20 points) Study the literature to examine the efficacy of treatment techniques utilized with neurogenic disorders. Write a summary of the treatment techniques and their reported efficacy. Your document should also include a critique of the studies reporting efficacy data. Examine issues such as subject selection, rater reliability, generalizability, etc. If you choose related treatment techniques, synthesize the information to reflect an understanding of the relationships among treatments, subject variables, or research designs. Students may earn up to 5 points for each technique researched, up to a maximum of 10 points. Medicare Inservice (10 points) Watch the video of Lisa Forster's medicare inservice and complete on-line quiz on content. The videotape can be obtained from Dr. Clark.

Heather M. Clark, Ph.D.
clarkhm@appstate.edu