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Elicited imitation: its effectiveness for speech and language screening

R A Sturner1, L Kunze, S G Funk

  • 1Duke University, Durham, NC.

Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology
|August 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

A brief sentence-repetition screening task (SRST) effectively identifies kindergarten children with language and articulation issues. This efficient screening method aids early detection of speech and language impairments in young learners.

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Area of Science:

  • Speech and Language Pathology
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Pediatric Screening

Background:

  • Early identification of language and articulation problems in kindergarten children is crucial for timely intervention.
  • Existing screening methods may not always be efficient or comprehensive.
  • Sentence-repetition tasks offer a potential avenue for effective screening.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the clinical utility of a brief sentence-repetition screening task (SRST) for kindergarteners.
  • To determine if SRST can predict language and articulation deficits.
  • To assess the efficiency of SRST in a large-scale screening context.

Main Methods:

  • Screened 382 kindergarten children using a sentence-repetition screening task (SRST).

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  • Conducted follow-up diagnostic tests on a stratified sample of 78 children.
  • Analyzed the predictive accuracy of SRST for language and articulation outcomes.

    • Main Results:

    • The sentence-repetition screening task (SRST) demonstrated predictive value for combined receptive and expressive language problems.
    • SRST also showed effectiveness in predicting articulation problems.
    • The study confirmed the efficiency of SRST for identifying multiple speech and language issues.

    Conclusions:

    • Sentence-repetition screening tasks are an efficient strategy for identifying both language and articulation problems in kindergarten children.
    • Further research including replication, cross-validation, and assessment of selective receptive impairments is recommended.
    • SRST shows promise as a valuable tool in early childhood speech and language screening programs.