Assessment Styles in Private Practice: Panel Discussion

Panelists:  Ms. Maya Sanghi, Ms. Dinaz Wadia, Ms. Arpita Chatterjee Shahi, Ms. Prajakta Govale, Ms. Bhumi Satav Gaikwad, Ms. Poornima Joshi, Ms. Tamanna Boobna

Course Description: This Panel discussion looks at the most time and cost effective tests utilized the clinically practicing SLPs in India. The discussion is centred around the quality of information that is provided by the commonly used checklists and tests and how these can be integrated to set our goals and focus on parent and family centered counseling.

Learning Outcomes:

1. SLPs will be able to decide the tests/ combination of tests and checklists which are absolutely essential for their clinic setup.
2. SLPs will be able to understand the costs and availability of tests standardized on Indian population.
3. SLPs can relate clinically how to choose tests and how to administer by familiarizing.
4. SLPs will get a good grasp over reporting of tests, drawing baselines and reporting progress using same tests.
5. SLPs will understand how to combine and report observation of Play and Social Skills.
6. SLPs will be able to understand how to represent differential diagnoses and counsel on neurodiversity.