Speech and Language Therapy Assessments
Each child with ASD is individual in their needs and ability so assessments should be chosen to suit Joshua’s in terms of his behavioural challenges and capability.
The New Reynell Developmental Language Scales (NRDLS) is used to identify speech and language delays and impairments in young children. It would be suitable for Joshua as it uses both play-based activities with objects and colourful illustrations to gain diagnostic information about production and understanding of spoken language (Reynell Assessment 2017). Joshua’s behavioral challenges may mean that he struggles to keep his attention on the activity, however the objects and illustrations may help him focus.
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(2017). CELF Preschool 2. [online] Available at: http://images.pearsonclinical.com/images/PDF/dshandouts/CELF_Preschool2_Handout.pdf [Accessed 17 Mar. 2017].
Norbury, C. and Bishop, D. (2002). Inferential processing and story recall in children with communication problems: a comparison of specific language impairment, pragmatic language impairment and high-functioning autism. International Journal of Language & Communication Disorders, 37(3), p.228.
Talkingpoint.org.uk. (2017). Receptive language assessments. [online] Available at: http://www.talkingpoint.org.uk/slts/assessment-children-slcn/receptive-language-assessments [Accessed 17 Mar. 2017].
Blacksheeppress.co.uk. (2017). Social Communication Profile. [online] Available at: http://www.blacksheeppress.co.uk/products/details?id=71&productname=Social+Communication+Profile&rv=0 [Accessed 17 Mar. 2017].
Reynell.gl-assessment.co.uk. (2017). Why use the Scales | NRDLS | The New Reynell Developmental Language Scales. [online] Available at: http://reynell.gl-assessment.co.uk/why-use-the-scales/ [Accessed 17 Mar. 2017].
Whyte, E., Nelson, K. and Scherf, K. (2014). Idiom, Syntax, and Advanced Theory of Mind Abilities in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders. Journal of Speech Language and Hearing Research, 57(1),
Each child with ASD is individual in their needs and ability so assessments should be chosen to suit Joshua’s in terms of his behavioural challenges and capability.
The New Reynell Developmental Language Scales (NRDLS) is used to identify speech and language delays and impairments in young children. It would be suitable for Joshua as it uses both play-based activities with objects and colourful illustrations to gain diagnostic information about production and understanding of spoken language (Reynell Assessment 2017). Joshua’s behavioral challenges may mean that he struggles to keep his attention on the activity, however the objects and illustrations may help him focus.
Communication in HFA is …show more content…
(2017). CELF Preschool 2. [online] Available at: http://images.pearsonclinical.com/images/PDF/dshandouts/CELF_Preschool2_Handout.pdf [Accessed 17 Mar. 2017].
Norbury, C. and Bishop, D. (2002). Inferential processing and story recall in children with communication problems: a comparison of specific language impairment, pragmatic language impairment and high-functioning autism. International Journal of Language & Communication Disorders, 37(3), p.228.
Talkingpoint.org.uk. (2017). Receptive language assessments. [online] Available at: http://www.talkingpoint.org.uk/slts/assessment-children-slcn/receptive-language-assessments [Accessed 17 Mar. 2017].
Blacksheeppress.co.uk. (2017). Social Communication Profile. [online] Available at: http://www.blacksheeppress.co.uk/products/details?id=71&productname=Social+Communication+Profile&rv=0 [Accessed 17 Mar. 2017].
Reynell.gl-assessment.co.uk. (2017). Why use the Scales | NRDLS | The New Reynell Developmental Language Scales. [online] Available at: http://reynell.gl-assessment.co.uk/why-use-the-scales/ [Accessed 17 Mar. 2017].
Whyte, E., Nelson, K. and Scherf, K. (2014). Idiom, Syntax, and Advanced Theory of Mind Abilities in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders. Journal of Speech Language and Hearing Research, 57(1),