READING CLINIC QUESTIONNAIRE-ADULT CASE HISTORY FORM

 

University of Florida Speech & Hearing Clinic

435 Dauer Hall

(904) 392-2041

 

GENERAL BACKGROUND INFORMATION

 

Date: __________________ Client’s Name: ___________________________________

Birth date: ______________ Male [ ] Female [ ]

Parent’s name(s): _________________________________________________________

Home phone no.: _________________________ Work phone no.: __________________

Address: ________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

 

Please describe the problem that brings you here: _________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

Who referred you to this clinic? ________________________________________________

 

Has there been a diagnosis of a reading, language or learning problem? Yes [ ] NO [ ]

If yes what type of problem and when diagnosed: __________________________________

Has treatment been received? Yes [ ]   No[ ]

If yes, what type? ___________________________________________________________

 

Which of the following professional services have been received: (check those that apply)

 

[ ] Physical therapy                   where ____________  when ____________   why_____________

[ ] Occupational therapy           where ____________  when ____________   why _____________

[ ] Speech/Language therapy     where ____________  when ____________   why _____________

[ ] Behavioral therapy   where ____________  when ____________   why _____________

Psychological counseling           where ____________  when ____________   why _____________

 

Have academic tutoring services been sought? Yes [ ] No [ ]

If yes, in what area(s): ________________________________________________________

where ______________________ when ___________________________________

When were you first concerned about a reading, language or learning problem? _____________

_____________________________________________________________________________

 

What reasons do you feel may help explain these readings or other academic difficulties? ______________________________________________________________________________

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MEDICAL HISTORY

 

General health conditions: Excellent [ ] Average [ ] Poor [ ]

 

Any serious illness? Yes [ ] No [ ] If yes, explain ______________________________________

 

Any operations? Yes [ ] No [ ] If yes, explain _________________________________________

 

Any injuries? Yes [ ] No [ ] If yes, explain ___________________________________________

 

Is there a history of:

High fever? Yes [ ] No [ ] If yes, when ______________________________________________

Headaches? Yes [ ] No [ ] If yes, when ______________________________________________

Seizures or convulsions? Yes [ ] No [ ] If yes when ____________________________________

Dizziness, fainting spells? Yes [ ] No [ ] If yes when  __________________________________

Eye problems? Yes [ ] No [ ] If yes , when ___________________________________________

Memory problems? Yes [ ] No [ ] If yes, when ________________________________________

 

Has your hearing been examined?                                                                                 Yes [ ] No [ ]

If yes, is your hearing normal?                                                                           Yes [ ] No [ ]

If no, explain  _________________________________________________________________

 

Did you have 3 or more ear infections during the first year of life?                                   Yes [ ] No [ ]

Did you have an ear infection that lasted 3 months of more?                                           Yes [ ] No [ ]

If yes, explain __________________________________________________________________

 

Did you ever have tubes placed in your ears                                                                  Yes [ ] No [ ]

If yes, when and for how long _____________________________________________________

Are any medications being taken at this time?                                                    Yes [ ] No [ ]

If yes, please list ________________________________________________________________

 

 

 


SPEECH AND LANGUAGE HISTORY

 

Do you ever have difficulty recalling familiar words while speaking? Yes [ ] No [ ]

If yes, explain __________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

 

Do you ever have difficulty remembering a series of information such as phone numbers? Yes [ ] No [ ] If yes, explain  ____________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

 

 

Did you have problems in learning the alphabet?                                                            Yes [ ] No [ ]

If yes, explain __________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

 

Did you have problems in learning that certain letters correspond with certain sounds?

                                                                                                                                    Yes [ ] No [ ]

If yes, explain __________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

 

Did you have problems learning to read and /or spell ?                                       Yes [ ] No [ ]

If yes explain __________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________

 

If you have reading or spelling problems, what strategies do you use to help yourself read and spell more effectively? ___________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

 

Did you receive any special tutoring or other assistance in elementary or high school?

                                                                                                                                    Yes [ ] No [ ]

If yes, explain __________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________

 


FAMILY HISTORY

 

Has any blood relative had any history of :                                                                     Yes [ ] No [ ]

Mental illness:                                                                                                               Yes [ ] No [ ]

Epilepsy:                                                                                                                       Yes [ ] No [ ]

Chronic or serious medical problems:                                                                Yes [ ] No [ ]

Hearing difficulty:                                                                                                          Yes [ ] No [ ]

Speech & Language difficulty:                                                                           Yes [ ] No [ ]

Difficulty in learning to read or spell:                                                                              Yes [ ] No [ ]

 

If yes, explain __________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

 

Number of languages spoken at home : ______________________________________________   

 

EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

 

Present school placement:

Grade or class: _____________________ Teacher _____________________________________

 

Describe progress in school: _______________________________________________________

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Job or career goals: _____________________________________________________________

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What do you hope to get from this evaluation? _______________________________________

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Our clinical services in reading are part of our graduate training program.  We will appreciate your willingness to sign the following statement:

 

“I agree to permit University Trainees, enrolled in pertinent academic programs, to participate in the evaluation and/or treatment procedures which will be conducted under the supervision of the faculty of the Clinical Training Programs.  In addition, I agree to permit the use of closed-circuit television, the taking of photographs and/or motion pictures and other recordings or similar graphic materials which are to be used for teaching or scientific purposes.”

 

Date: __________________ Signed: ________________________________________________

                                                                        (Parent or Guardian)