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The Clinical Utility of Language Samples
Abstract
Speech-language pathologists typically use standardized assessments to diagnose language disorders. Although standardized tests are important in diagnosing school-age language disorders, the use of language sample analysis should not be ignored. This article summarizes the benefits of language sample analysis and introduces considerations for collecting and analyzing language samples.
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“In particular, language samples that mirror the style of communication observed in typical social and academic settings provide an excellent opportunity to identify the impact of language impairments in everyday functioning (Costanza-Smith, 2010).”
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Metadata
- Authors
- Costanza-Smith, A.
- Affiliations
- Oregon Health & Science University (US)
- Corresponding author
- Costanza-Smith, Amy
- Venue
- Perspectives on Language Learning and Education
- Published
- 2010-03
- Volume
- 17
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- 9-15
- ISSN
- 1940-7742 (ISSN-L)
- 1940-7750
- OpenAlex
- W1971231878
- Cited by
- 72
- References
- 24
- Citations by year
- 2026: 3 · 2025: 5 · 2024: 11 · 2023: 9 · 2022: 11 · 2021: 5 · 2020: 9 · 2019: 5 · 2018: 2 · 2017: 1 · 2016: 4 · 2015: 2 · 2014: 3 · 2013: 1
- FWCI
- 1.23
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
- Locations
- Perspectives on Language Learning and Education (publishedVersion)
- Topics
- Social Sciences › Psychology › Developmental and Educational Psychology › Language Development and Disorders
- Health Sciences › Health Professions › Speech and Hearing › Voice and Speech Disorders
- Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Stuttering Research and Treatment
- Keywords
- language sample analysis, language disorders, speech-language pathology, elementary school students, clinical utility
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