In this module, Cate demonstrates one of her tried and true dynamic assessment tools, SLAM Cards. Read More
Category: Language Sample
A language sample can be a recording of an individual speaking during a conversation or a written piece that the individual has written. These language samples are important diagnostic tools used to assess and evaluate whether one has a language disorder.
Dynamic Assessment: Cognitive Assessment (Preschool Disability Evaluations: Module 28)
This module explains what dynamic assessment is through an example for viewers. Read More
Relevant Research: Dynamic Assessment of Word Learning Skills: Identifying Language Impairment in Bilingual Children
Source URL: View this document on the ASHA website
The purpose of this article was to determine whether dynamic assessment (DA) of word learning was accurate in identifying the presence of language impairment (LI) in preschool-age bilingual children. Bilingual children are often misidentified as language impaired under current assessment practices due to flawed assessment procedures.
Model Eval: 8;5- English/Spanish- Moderate Language Delay- Hearing Loss
Model Eval-8.5-EnglishSpanish-ModerateLanguageDelay-HearingLoss.pdf
Ricky is an 8 year, 5 month old child who is strongly Spanish-Dominant. He exhibits behavioral issues and poor academic placements. In addition, he was recently diagnosed with hearing loss, but received no amplification.
Model Eval: 3;0- English- Severe Language Delay- Blind/ Multiple Handicaps
Martha is a 3-year-old child who is blind and has very significant cognitive, fine motor, and gross motor impairments. Martha was transitioning from Early Intervention to Preschool during this evaluation. Martha is prelinguistic. In an Evaluation of Child with Multiple Handicapping Conditions, it is always important to provide information on a child’s strengths and weaknesses, and to quantify the child’s developmental levels.
Model Eval: 3;0- AAE/ SAE- Severe Language Delay- Shaken Baby Syndrome
ModelEval30-AAESAE-SevereLanguageDelay-ShakenBabySyndrome.pdf
Anthony is a 3-year-old child with multiple-handicaps. He has “Shaken Baby Syndrome” due to abuse. He lives with his grandmother who primarily speaks AAE, but is also exposed to SAE. With all children, but especially children with severe multiple handicaps, it is critical to describe the child’s strengths which can be built upon in developing strategies to improve the child’s functional communication.
Model Eval: 4;2- English/Spanish- Moderate Language Delay
Oscar is a 4 year, 2 month old child who is strongly English dominant. His mother is African-American and speaks English. His father is of Puerto Rican decent and is fluent in Spanish and English. Oscar is a bright boy, but with some evidence of concrete thinking similar to that seen with Asperger’s syndrome.
Model Eval: 3;5- AAE/SAE- Typically Developing
Henry is a 3 year, 5 month old child who speaks African American Vernacular English. He was recently placed in a foster home so there is little background information. Henry is descriptive and communicative during play.
