When should a child be discharged from language intervention? We address this issue by integrating the concept of multiple treatment outcomes into existing frameworks of treatment dismissal. Rosen and Proctor (1978) define three dimensions of treatment outcome: ultimate, intermediate, and instrumental. This article provides definitions of each of these and offers techniques for evaluating a child’s progress toward their attainment.
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