Should Malingering Matter to Speech Language Pathologists?
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Authors
Hungerford, Suzanne
Bassendowski, Nancy
Issue Date
2009
Type
Presentation
Language
en_US
Keywords
malingering , speech language pathology
Alternative Title
Abstract
Malingering, or the intentional feigning of illnesses or disorders for secondary gain, is a financial and legal burden to society. Documented malingered disorders that are of particular interest to speech-language pathologists (SLPs) include malingered dysphagia, stuttering, mutism, dysphonia, language disorders, and cognitive impairment. Unfortunately, little information on malingering is available to SLPs. In this presentation we will introduce SLPs to issues of malingering, and provide information on how to address malingering in the assessment process.
Description
Poster session presented at the meeting of the American Speech Language Hearing Association, New Orleans, November, 2009.