A Comparative Study Across Methods to Identify Adolescents with Syntactic Specific Language Impairment.
Hui Ying Jong1, Abdul Rauf Rozaida1, Jafri Malin Abdullah2,3,4
1School of Humanities, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia.
The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences : MJMS
|February 23, 2023
Summary
A software-assisted method is more effective for identifying syntactic specific language impairment (SLI) in adolescents compared to conventional assessments. This approach provides detailed data crucial for accurate diagnosis in language development research.
Area of Science:
- Linguistics
- Developmental Psychology
- Educational Technology
Background:
- Specific Language Impairment (SLI) presents as a complex deficit affecting various language domains.
- Identifying syntactic SLI in adolescents requires precise assessment methods.
- Distinguishing between SLI and typical development (TD) is crucial for targeted interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare the efficacy of two language assessment methods.
- To determine the optimal approach for identifying adolescents with syntactic SLI and TD.
- To evaluate software-assisted versus conventional assessment techniques.
Main Methods:
- A software-assisted experimental method (E-Prime 2.0) was employed.
- Malay adolescents aged 13-15 years participated in the study.
- Conventional and software-assisted methods were compared for comprehension and production assessment, collecting reaction time (RT), scoring, and no response (NR) data.
Main Results:
- Participant selection for SLI and TD groups varied between the two assessment methods.
- Both methods successfully identified the TD group and most syntactic SLI participants.
- Two participants identified as TD by conventional methods were classified as SLI by the software-assisted method.
Conclusions:
- The software-assisted method offers a more detailed and effective approach for identifying syntactic SLI.
- Detailed data from software-assisted assessments aids in accurate group identification.
- This method serves as a valuable alternative for language assessment research.
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