A Computerized Screening Instrument of Language Learnability
- 1 March 2001
- journal article
- research article
- Published by SAGE Publications in Communication Disorders Quarterly
- Vol. 22 (2), 67-75
- https://doi.org/10.1177/152574010102200202
Abstract
The demand for efficient, psychometrically sound, culturally and linguistically neutral tools for predicting which children are at risk for language learning disorders has increased over the last decade. Traditional screening instruments have had questionable validity for diverse populations, and culturally and linguistically sensitive, nontraditional assessment procedures typically have not been considered efficient for screening purposes. This article presents further analyses of a pilot study that examined the effectiveness of a computerized language screening instrument for multicultural children. Results suggest that because of its computerization and language learnability features, this innovative instrument may be an effective alternative to currently available screening procedures.Keywords
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