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Behavioral Assessment of Hearing in 2 to 4 Year-old Children: A Two-interval, Observer-based Procedure Using Conditioned Play-based Responses
Published on: January 23, 2017
[Norms for the Mottier-Test from 4- to 6-year old children]
1Phoniatrisch/Pädaudiologische Psychologie an der Abt. Medizinische Psychologie u. Medizinische Soziologie, Universitätsmedizin Göttingen, Waldweg 37, 37073 Göttingen. ckiese@med.uni-goettingen.de
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|August 29, 2009
Summary
This study updated the Mottier Test reference values for German children aged 4-6, finding that older children performed better on non-word repetition tasks. The updated norms improve diagnostic accuracy for phonological processing in young children.
Area of Science:
- Linguistics
- Developmental Psychology
- Speech-Language Pathology
Context:
- The Mottier Test, a measure of phonological processing via non-word repetition, lacked updated normative data for 4- to 6-year-old German children since 1981.
- Accurate diagnostic assessment relies on current reference values to evaluate individual performance.
Purpose:
- To update the normative data for the Mottier Test in German-speaking children aged 4-6 years.
- To provide current reference values for assessing phonological processing abilities.
Summary:
- Data from 308 children (ages 4-6) were collected in 2006.
- Results indicated no significant gender differences in non-word repetition, but performance significantly improved with age.
- Age-specific percentile ranks and T-scores were established, including finer distinctions for 5-year-olds based on age in months.
Impact:
- The updated normative data enhance the diagnostic accuracy for evaluating phonological processing in German-speaking children.
- Facilitates better identification of developmental delays or differences in speech sound development.
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