Each response should be about 250-300 words and requires a SCHOLARLY reference. There's four questions (total about 1500 words) ASHA.org has the best references for speech & language. The citations need to be in APA 6.0 format. The questions are below:

What is meant by "authentic" assessment? Describe three nonstandardized procedures that the speech-language pathologist can use to obtain valid, non-biased information about the language performance of students with suspected language-learning disabilities.

List 3 pros and cons that must be considered when using standardized tests.

What are the pros and cons of the Response to Intervention (RTI) approach as it is currently being applied in the public schools?

Define the following language therapy techniques and give an example of each:
Self-talk
Parallel talk
Extension
Expansion