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How to Improve Children's Ability to Follow Verbal Directions Using Data-Driven Methods

How to Improve Children\'s Ability to Follow Verbal Directions Using Data-Driven Methods

As speech-language pathologists (S-LPs), we know that the ability to follow verbal directions is crucial for children's success in the classroom and beyond. Yet, quantifying this ability and creating measurable goals can be challenging. Fortunately, recent research offers a new tool that can help bridge this gap.

The research article "The Ability to Follow Verbal Directions: Identifying Skill Levels and Measuring Progress" introduces the Test of Following Oral Directions (TOFOD). This criterion-referenced instrument provides a structured approach to measure and improve children's ability to follow verbal directions.

Understanding the TOFOD

The TOFOD was developed to offer linguistically controlled incremental measurements. It was administered to 458 children aged 5 to 10 to gather data on the mean levels at which typically developing children can follow specific directions. The test's design allows S-LPs to pinpoint initial skill levels and measure incremental changes in children's direction-following abilities.

Implementing the TOFOD in Practice

Here are steps to implement the TOFOD in your practice:

Encouraging Further Research

While the TOFOD provides a valuable tool, further research is essential to continue improving our understanding and methods. We encourage practitioners to stay updated with the latest research and consider contributing to the field through their studies and findings.

To read the original research paper, please follow this link: The Ability to Follow Verbal Directions: Identifying Skill Levels and Measuring Progress


Citation: Gill, C., Moorer-Cook, L., Armstrong, E. S., & Gill, K. (2012). The ability to follow verbal directions: Identifying skill levels and measuring progress. Canadian Journal of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, 36(3), 234-247. Retrieved from https://cjslpa.ca/files/2012_CJSLPA_Vol_36/No_03_176_263/Gill_Moorer-Cook_Armstrong_Gill_CJSLPA.pdf
Marnee Brick, President, TinyEYE Therapy Services

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