EPISODE · Apr 21, 2022 · 24 MIN
16. Are Single Word Speech Sound Tests a 'Yay' or a 'Nay'?
from The Preschool SLP · host Kelly Vess, MA, CCC-SLP
Standardized single word speech tests—are they a yay or a nay? In this episode, we dig into the reliability and validity of tools like the GFTA-3 and the CAAP-2, and why the same child can “pass” one and “fail” the other.You’ll hear the latest research from JSLHR and Harvard on when single word tests help (and when they mislead), plus how to balance quantity of errors with the quality of errors for more accurate decision-making.👉 Want to move past just test scores and improve speech clarity with evidence-based activities? Join the SIS Membership for ready-to-use weekly materials: https://www.kellyvess.com/sis
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Standardized single word speech tests—are they a yay or a nay? In this episode, we dig into the reliability and validity of tools like the GFTA-3 and the CAAP-2, and why the same child can “pass” one and “fail” the other. You’ll hear the latest research from JSLHR and Harvard on when single word tests help (and when they mislead), plus how to balance quantity of errors with the quality of errors for more accurate decision-making. 👉 Want to move past just test scores and improve speech clarity...
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