(Pavelko, Owens, Ireland, & Hahs-Vaughn, 2016) Use of Language Sample Analysis by School-Based SLPs: Results of a Nationwide Survey.
This study sought to understand school-based SLPs use a of language sample analysis in assessment.
(Hendricks & Adlof, 2017) Language Assessment With Children Who Speak Nonmainstream Dialects: Examining the Effects of Scoring Modifications in Norm-Referenced Assessment
This study investigated the accuracy of using modified scoring procedures on standardized tests in accurately differentiating between typically developing and language impaired nonmainstream dialect speakers.
Model Eval: 9;7- English/Spanish- Moderate Receptive-Expressive Language Disorder
This document presents a speech and language evaluation for “GM,” a 9;7 old English/Spanish bilingual who was diagnosed with a moderate receptive-expressive language disorder.
Speech Sound Assessment and Stimulability
This document includes an evaluation of all of the speech sounds. It also describes how to analyze speech to identify which sounds are stimulable for therapy. Download: Speech Sound Assessment and Stimulability Speech Sound Assessment and Stimulability Have the...
ASHA 2015 Presentation- Addressing Disproportionate Referral of Diverse Students
Cate Crowley from Teachers College, Columbia University along with Tia Washington and Diane El-Sawaf from the New York City Department of Education (NYCDOE) discuss measures taken to combat the over referral of students from diverse backgrounds for special education services.
Initial Template for Speech-Language Evaluators
Dr. Cate Crowley created this document to support speech language pathologists in appropriate disability determination, from carrying out the assessment to writing a quality report. Included here is a template along with the law, policy, and research supporting it as best practice in identifying individuals with disability.
Differential Diagnosis in Preschool Evaluations: A Case Study (DDPE Playlist)
Dr. Cate Crowley walks us through an appropriate evaluation of a culturally and linguistically diverse (CLD) preschooler, previously misdiagnosed. She takes us from the parent interview, to interacting with the child, writing the evaluation and even formulating appropriate IEP goals.
Why an Accurate Differential Diagnosis Matters (DDPE Playlist: Module 1)
In this module, Cate introduces the DDPE module series by discussing why it is so important to get an accurate diagnosis. She does so by demonstrating a real-life evaluation step by step.
Critical Questions for the Parent Interview Part 1 (DDPE Playlist: Module 2)
In this second module, Cate reviews the critical questions that should be asked of the parent during an evaluation and begins the first part of the interview with Alex’s mother.
Critical Questions for the Parent Interview Part 2 (DDPE Playlist: Module 3)
In this third video module, Cate continues on with the critical questions that need to be answered during the parent interview.
