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Taking Language Samples Home: Validating Remote Assessment for Child Language Development

Taking Language Samples Home: Validating Remote Assessment for Child Language Development

The field of speech-language pathology (SLP) is continually evolving, and recent research has highlighted the potential of remote assessments to enhance accessibility and effectiveness. A pivotal study titled "Taking Language Samples Home: Feasibility, Reliability, and Validity of Child Language Samples Conducted Remotely With Video Chat Versus In-Person" sheds light on the viability of remote language sampling. This blog post will delve into the key findings of this research and provide practical insights for practitioners looking to improve their skills or explore further research in this domain.

Key Findings from the Research

The study conducted by Manning et al. (2020) compared child language samples collected in-person with those collected via video chat. The results indicated no significant differences in key speech and language measures between the two methods. Here are the main takeaways:

Implications for Practitioners

These findings suggest that remote language sampling can be a reliable and valid method for assessing children's language development. Practitioners can consider incorporating video chat assessments into their practice, especially when in-person assessments are not feasible. Here are some best practices and lessons learned from the study:

Planning for the Session

Addressing Parent Concerns

Technology Considerations

Encouraging Further Research

While this study provides robust evidence supporting the feasibility and validity of remote language sampling, there are areas that warrant further investigation. Future research could explore:

To read the original research paper, please follow this link: Taking Language Samples Home: Feasibility, Reliability, and Validity of Child Language Samples Conducted Remotely With Video Chat Versus In-Person.


Citation: Manning, B. L., Harpole, A., Harriott, E. M., Postolowicz, K., & Norton, E. S. (2020). Taking language samples home: Feasibility, reliability, and validity of child language samples conducted remotely with video chat versus in-person. Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research, 63(12), 3982-3990. https://doi.org/10.1044/2020_JSLHR-20-00202
Marnee Brick, President, TinyEYE Therapy Services

Author's Note: Marnee Brick, TinyEYE President, and her team collaborate to create our blogs. They share their insights and expertise in the field of Speech-Language Pathology, Online Therapy Services and Academic Research.

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