Evelyn, a 22-month-old child, has been referred to you because she is not talking. Write a 4 – 6 page addressing the following questions:
What is the very first and critical question that must be answered when assessing a child with a possible language delay/disorder?
List at least 4 specific questions that you would ask during the initial parent interview to get a picture of Evelyn’s ability to understand language and express herself.
Discuss the pros and cons of using standardized and nonstandardized techniques to assess Evelyn’s language comprehension.
Outline what your specific plan will be to assess Evelyn’s language comprehension.
Describe which gestures you would expect a 22-month old typically developing child to be using, and how you will determine which, if any, gestures Evelyn is using.
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