Description
Functional Adult Screening Tool — FAST
Evaluate the language and cognitive abilities of neurologically
impaired adults in only 30 minutes.
FAST is a specific language and cognitive profile for SLPs and OTs to use for evaluating neurologically impaired adults. The assessment takes only 30 minutes and the CD format allows for printing only the portions needed. No other materials are required because you use items available in the environment. This tool is "user-friendly" with FIM, ASHA Facts and Min/Mod/Max cuing styles. Format also allows the user to measure and document small increments of improvement.
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The LANGUAGE Portion Assesses:
- Following Directions
- Vocabulary
- Sentence and Conversational Topics Through Real-Life Measures
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The COGNITIVE Portion Assesses:
- Orientation
- Attention
- Biographical, Short-Term & Long-Term Memory
- New Learning
- Problem Solving & Reasoning
- Functional Reading & Writing Form Included
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Also see Functional Learning For The Home And Community
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Target Audience
Ideal for SLPs and OTs needing to quickly assess a patient's language and/or cognitive abilities.
Author
Elizabeth Peterson, MA, CCC-SLP, has over 15 years of clinical experience working with adults and children who have speech delays and/or language, cognitive and voice disorders. Her speech pathology practice is dedicated to business professionals working toward improved communication skills with custom designed accent reduction and executive speech therapy and voice improvement programs. Elizabeth also offers a full speech pathology practice addressing preschool, school age and adolescent needs by offering speech therapy programs that are specific for speech delays and language disorders, as well as offering strategies for learning disabilities that promote academic success. Her adult neurological background is extensive and offers adult rehabilitation services in the areas of stroke, brain injury and neurological disease. As of 2009, Ms. Peterson became a board member for the Colorado Speech Language Hearing Association. She also consults on the Traumatic Brain Injury Team for the Cherry Creek School District. Among other publications, Elizabeth is author of:
Speech-Language Pathology Continuing Education
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