Developmental Norms Flashcards
At what age do children start to have a poorer prognosis with remediation than those identified earlier?
5 years old
What 4 areas can a speech and language delay affect?
Literacy
Socialisation
Behaviour
Educational attainment
What is the age range for referrals?
0 - 18 years
What 5 key areas present as risk factors for speech and language difficulties?
- Family history of speech and language difficulties
- History of hearing difficulties
- Parent-child interaction concerns
- Behavioural or attentional difficulties
- Poorly developed play skills
What is the estimated prevalence of speech and language difficulties?
5 - 9 % in average population
(Law et al; 2000)
What is expressive language?
The ability to communicate thoughts and needs with others (verbally and non-verbally)
What is receptive language?
The ability to understand and process communication (both verbal and non-verbal)
What do you need to look for in a child’s expressive communication sample?
Vocabulary
Sentence construction
Grammar
What do you need to look for in a child’s receptive communication?
Ability to:
- follow 2, 3 and 4 step auditory instructions
- follow classroom directions
- understand space and time concepts
- understand WH questions and respond appropriately
What should you look for in a child’s social understanding?
- Turn-taking,
- Eye contact,
- Ability to make friends
What are some of the types of referrals seen by SLTs?
- Speech delay/disorder
- Language delay/disorder
- Stammering
- Voice disorder
- Hearing impairment
- Cleft lip and palate
- Bilingualism
- Feeding difficulties
- Selective mutism
What is the average subtest scaled score range for receptive and expressive language?
7 to 13
What is the above average subtest scaled score range for receptive and expressive language?
13 to 17
What is the below average subtest scaled score range for receptive and expressive language?
3 to 7
What are all standardised assessments are on a scale of?
100
What is the standard deviation for standardised assessments?
15
What is the average range of scores for standardised assessments?
85 to 115
If a child scores 86+ (or +/- 1SD) which category do they fall within?
Normal limits
If a child scores 78 - 85 (or - 1SD to - 1.5 SD) which category do they fall within?
Mild language delay
If a child scores 71 - 77 (or - 1.5 SD to - 2SD) which category do they fall within?
Moderate language delay
If a child scores 70 and below (or - 2SD and below) which category do they fall within?
Severe language delay
Who should receive copies of SLT reports?
- Parents
- Referral source
- School (once parent has consented)
What should SLT reports include?
- Birth and developmental history
- Hearing, medical and feeding history
- S&L development to date
- Assessment results
- Observations (A&L, play)
- Recommendations
What should the assessment results section in a report include?
- Interpretation of scores
- Diagnosis (receptive vs. expressive/ phonological vs. articulation)
- Strengths / Weaknesses
What is meant by ‘language delay’?
The child is following the normal pattern of language development but they are not at the level they should be for their age
What is meant by a ‘language disorder’?
The child is following an atypical pattern of language development