Praxis SLP 5331 case studies
Praxis SLP 5331 · Put your knowledge to work in context.
The Praxis Speech-Language Pathology (5331) test is the assessment ETS publishes for candidates who are seeking independent practice as a speech-language pathologist. Because it is written for "all primary employment settings, including schools, hospitals, clinics, private practice," it is one of the broadest single-title assessments in the Praxis catalog - it is not a school-only credential, and candidates headed straight into a medical or private-practice role take the same test as those entering a district. The Praxis SLP 5331 case studies are 5 cases and about 4,078 words.
1Supervision, Scope, and a Signature on the Billing Log
A school district in a state that licenses SLPAs assigns you to supervise Marcus, a licensed SLPA with four years of experience, across two elementary buildings. Your contract allots 40 minutes per week for supervision.
671 words, about 3 min2English-Only Testing of a Spanish-English Preschooler
Diego is 4 years 7 months old, born in the U.S. to Spanish-speaking parents who use mostly Spanish at home.
832 words, about 4 min3The 1.5 SD Rule and a First Grader With /r/ and a Lateral Lisp
Ari is 7;2 and in first grade. His teacher refers him for /r/ and 'slushy s.' On the GFTA-3 his standard score is 88.
906 words, about 5 min4AAC, a 30-Day Trial, and a Family That Wants Speech
Malik is 6;4, autistic, and minimally speaking: about eight spoken words, hand-leading, and pulling adults toward what he wants. Cognitive testing has not produced interpretable scores.
835 words, about 4 min5Aspiration Risk, a Proxy, and a Three-Day Wait for VFSS
R is 78, nine days post left middle cerebral artery stroke, in a skilled nursing facility. He has right hemiplegia and moderate nonfluent aphasia; he follows one-step commands with gesture and answers yes/no reliably.
834 words, about 4 min