Preparedness, Interaction and Personal Qualities
Possesses skill in oral and written or other forms of communication
sufficient for entry into professional practice (std IV-B)
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Writing
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Writes clearly and concisely.
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Attends to details of grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
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Uses appropriate professional terminology.
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Includes all relevant information and organizes information
logically.
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Provides examples for clarity when appropriate.
Oral and other forms of communication
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Addresses client, family, and professionals appropriately and with
a grammatically correct model.
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Demonstrates confidence in interactions with client, caregivers,
supervisor, and peers.
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Demonstrates active listening and engages in collaborative problem
solving.
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Accepts and discusses feedback in an open, non-defensive manner.
Communicates effectively, recognizing the needs, values, referred mode
of communication, and cultural/linguistic background of the
client/patient, family, caregivers, and relevant others. (Std IV-G, 3a)
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Accurately reads client's body language (e.g., notes if client is
uncomfortable, overwhelmed, bored) and makes necessary
adjustments to therapy.
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Identifies client specific cultural needs (including, but not limited
to: race ethnicity, dialect, sexual orientation, disability age,
socioeconomic status) and modifies interactions with
client/caregivers as necessary.
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Demonstrates enthusiasm and energy for all aspects of being a
clinician with clients, professionals, faculty, and peers.
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Demonstrates professional interpersonal skills with clients/families,
professionals/team members, faculty, and peers.
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Communicates progress to client/family professionals effectively.
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Keeps therapy positive and upbeat, as indicated.
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Is reliable, dependable, and punctual.
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Reschedules canceled therapy sessions.
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Maintains professional appearance.
Collaborates with other professionals in case management. (Std IV-G,
3b)
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Follows up on questions/concerns/comments/requests by
supervisor and/or other professionals.
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Carries out assignments in a professional manner.
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Participates in discussion regarding practicum with supervisor and
other instructors by asking questions, listening, and initiating topics
for discussion.
Requests assistance from supervisor and/or other professionals
when appropriate.
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Uses professional communication and reporting skills for case
management (e.g., in medical rounds and IEP meetings).
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Meets paperwork deadlines.
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Keeps appointments with supervisor and other professionals or
cancels appointments in a timely manner.
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Demonstrates ability to be a team player.
Provides counseling regarding communication and swallowing
disorders to clients/patients, family, caregivers, and relevant others.
(Std IV-G, 3c)
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Educates clients, patients, families, and caregivers to "help prevent
communication or swallowing disorders, minimize their effects and
sequelae, and facilitate normal development" (ASHA, 2004).
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"Addresses the personal and environmental factors that are barriers
to or facilitators of the patient's/client's communication or
swallowing" (ASHA, 2004).
Adheres to the ASHA Code of Ethics and behaves professionally. (Std
III-E, IV-G, 3d)
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