Academic Language Therapy Flashcards

Which principle is foundational to Academic Language Therapy for students with dyslexia?

Answer: Multisensory structured language instruction

ALT is built on multisensory structured language principles, engaging auditory, visual, and kinesthetic-tactile pathways simultaneously to reinforce language learning.

The IDA Knowledge and Practice Standards require CALT practitioners to demonstrate mastery of:

Answer: Structured literacy instruction across all language levels

IDA standards require structured literacy instruction covering phonology, phonics, morphology, syntax, semantics, and fluency at all language levels.

In ALT, a review activity at the start of a lesson primarily serves to:

Answer: Reinforce previously learned material through retrieval practice

Structured lessons begin with review to strengthen retention of previously taught concepts through repeated retrieval, crucial for students with memory-based processing weaknesses.

Which technique involves a student simultaneously saying each letter, writing it, and then reading the completed word?

Answer: Simultaneous Oral Spelling

Simultaneous Oral Spelling engages auditory, visual, and kinesthetic pathways at the same time, reinforcing spelling patterns multisensorially.

When determining whether a student qualifies for ALT services, a CALT should first review:

Answer: Comprehensive psychoeducational or reading diagnostic evaluation results

A comprehensive evaluation identifying phonological processing deficits, word reading accuracy, and fluency establishes the diagnostic basis for ALT services.

The concept of automaticity in reading refers to:

Answer: Effortless, fast, and accurate word recognition without conscious attention

Automaticity means recognizing words rapidly and accurately with minimal cognitive effort, freeing working memory for comprehension.