Praxis SLP Licensure Exam

What type of language intervention is most likely applied when a child plays with toys with an SLP and is asked questions?

1. Hybrid approach intervention

2. Clinician-centered intervention

3. Experiential intervention

4. Client-centered intervention

The correct answer is: Client-centered intervention

The correct answer focuses on client-centered intervention, which emphasizes the individual needs, interests, and activities of the child. In this type of intervention, the speech-language pathologist engages in play activities that are meaningful to the child, allowing for naturalistic interactions. By asking questions while the child plays, the SLP supports language development in a context that is enjoyable and relevant to the child, promoting both communication skills and engagement. Client-centered intervention encourages the child to express themselves in a relaxed environment where they feel comfortable. This method contrasts with a clinician-centered approach, which may be more directive and structured, often involving predetermined goals and tasks that do not always align with the child's interests. The experiential aspect relates to learning through experience and may overlap with client-centered techniques, but it doesn’t emphasize the importance of the child's engagement in their own learning process as directly as a client-centered approach. A hybrid approach involves integrating various strategies but does not specifically focus on the child’s initiated play as the primary means of intervention.