Clinical Assessment - Tatyana Elleseff

Addressing Misconceptions About ADHD and Poor Language Performance

Leave a Comment / Attention, Clinical Assessment, Developmental Language Disorder (DLD), Dyslexia and Reading Disorders, Special Education Disputes, Speech Pathology / Tatyana Elleseff / November 20, 2024

It is a common but misguided assumption to attribute poor academic performance solely to ADHD. While ADHD can impact focus and attention, leading to difficulties in completing tasks or following instructions, these challenges do not inherently cause the language and literacy deficits that underpin poor academic performance. Individuals with language and literacy challenges may display […]

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The Role of Independent Language and Literacy Assessments in Speech Pathology

Leave a Comment / Clinical Assessment, Evidence-Based Intervention, Independent Educational Evaluations (IEEs), Learning Disabilities, Special Education Disputes, Speech Pathology / Tatyana Elleseff / April 16, 2024

Independent assessments of language and literacy are crucial tools for designing precise, beneficial treatment recommendations for students with language and literacy needs. Independent assessments conducted by speech-language pathologists (SLPs) outside the school system can provide valuable insight into the client’s strengths and needs as well as effectively aid in creating targeted interventions. Purpose of Independent

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FREE Clinical Narrative and Discourse Assessment Materials in Speech Pathology

1 Comment / Clinical Assessment, Narratives, Speech Pathology / Tatyana Elleseff / November 23, 2022

As part of my comprehensive language and literacy testing, I routinely incorporate clinical narrative and discourse assessment tasks into my testing batteries. Today I wanted to share with you which materials I use and how SLPs on a tight budget can obtain them online for free. I really like the books recommended by the SALT

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On the Life-Saving Value of Clinical Assessments

Leave a Comment / Clinical Assessment, Independent Educational Evaluations (IEEs), Learning Disabilities, Speech Pathology, Standardized Tests / Tatyana Elleseff / October 11, 2022

Today, I’d like to elaborate on the importance of clinical assessments in speech-language pathology, especially as relevant to our older teen clients 14-18 years of age. Notice my choice of words in the title – “life-saving”. It is not an over-exaggeration or an attempt at sensationalism for clickbait. For our clients with more subtle higher-order

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