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Assessing phonology in young children.

C Stoel-Gammon¹, J R Stone

¹Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences, University of Washington, Seattle 98195.

Clinics in Communication Disorders

|January 1, 1991

Summary

Early phonological assessment requires considering the child's language level and analyzing the entire phonological system, not just individual sounds. Longitudinal tracking is crucial to identify evolving patterns and potential dissociations between language and phonology.

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Area of Science:

Speech-Language Pathology
Developmental Psychology
Linguistics

Background:

Effective early phonological assessment necessitates a nuanced approach tailored to the child's overall language development.
Understanding the interplay between language level and phonological skills is critical for accurate evaluation.

Observation:

Assessment methods should adapt to the child's language proficiency, differentiating between age-level abilities and expressive language delays.
Focusing on sound classes and syllable structures, rather than isolated phonemes, provides a more comprehensive view of phonological development.
Longitudinal studies reveal that phonological and language development can diverge over time, highlighting the need for ongoing assessment.

Findings:

The child's language level dictates appropriate sampling and analysis techniques for phonological assessment.
Evaluating the phonological system holistically, by examining sound classes and syllable shapes, is more informative than focusing on individual sounds.
Case studies underscore the importance of longitudinal assessment to track developmental trajectories and identify potential dissociations between language and phonology.

Implications:

Tailoring phonological assessment to a child's language level ensures more accurate identification of atypical development.
A systems-based approach to phonological analysis provides deeper insights into a child's developing sound system.
Longitudinal monitoring is essential for understanding the dynamic relationship between language and phonology and for detecting emerging concerns.

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