Assessment of children with developmental apraxia of speech: a procedure
1Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada.
Abstract:
General considerations for the assessment process are presented. Then, six assessment goals are defined: (1) Determination of prerequisite behaviors for spoken language; (2) Assessment of current speech and language skills; (3) Definition of the nature and severity of the speech disability and the severity of the handicap; (4) Determination of the effects of facilitating approaches and treatment options; (5) Establishment of the child's prognosis; (6) Determination of the criteria for termination of treatment. Procedures, materials, and tests are described in relation to the assessment goals.
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