Case Study 10/502

Case Study Student: Cody Age: 5 years, 6 months Assessment Techniques: Cody was evaluated in October. Informal observation, student interview, and language sampling as well as standardized instruments were used to assess language form, content and use skills. Cody appeared to be cooperating to the best of his ability during the testing session. The results of this evaluation are therefore judged to be valid. Form: Articulation/Phonology: The Assessment of Phonological Processes was administered to measure development of phonological skills. Cody received an average phonological process score of 27, with a phonological deviancy score of 37 and a severity interval of moderate. Areas of concern included consonant sequences, velars, liquid /l/, and liquid /r/. Oral Motor Skills: A cursory oral - peripheral examination including the teeth, tongue, and the hard and soft palates revealed that structure of the oral mechanism was intact and symmetrical. Function of the oropharyngeal mechanism appeared within normal limits for development of verbal communication skills. Morphology/Syntax: Morphology and syntax skills were assessed informally. An analysis of the language sample indicated that Cody’s language included a variety of linguistic structures, indicating adequate development of syntax and morphology. Fluency/Voice: Fluency of conversational speech and vocal quality, pitch, loudness were observed to be appropriate for age and gender. Content: Semantics: Understanding and use of words and word relationships was assessed informally. An analysis of the language sample indicated that Cody’s language included appropriate vocabulary, indicating adequate development of semantic skills. Use: Pragmatics: In the functional use of language, Cody was able to initiate and maintain a conversation appropriately, attend to listener needs and generally follow the rules of conversational exchange

Note: Clinical Evaluation of Language Fundamentals - 3, (CELF-3)

Mean 100, σ 15 Test of Auditory Processing, (TAPS) Subtest – mean 10, σ 3 Total test – mean 100, σ 15 Assessing Semantic Skills Through Everyday Themes, (ASSET) Mean 100, σ 15