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Associations between parent concerns and clinical outcomes in children with and without early language delay at two points in development |
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Thomas Klee - University of Canterbury
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Jayne Newbury - University of Canterbury
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Stephanie Stokes - University of Canterbury
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Catherine Moran - University of Canterbury
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Gina Tillard - University of Canterbury
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Ruth Ramsay - University of Canterbury
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Kate Cook - University of Canterbury
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2015 |
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Rationale. Toddlers with signs of early language delay usually come to the attention of professionals when concerned parents seek advice. The problem professionals face is whether to recommend clinical assessment on the basis of parent concern. This study extends findings we presented at SRCLD last year by examining the relation between a combined measure based on parent-reported language and concern and standardized test outcomes at two points in development.
Methods. Data from a prospective longitudinal study of 168 children with (n= 51) and without (n = 117) early language delay were assessed twice over 18 months. An index measure, based on CDI vocabulary and word combinations, in conjunction with four parent concern questions, was compared to dichotomized PLS4 test results at the beginning of the study (CA 24-31 months) and again 18 months later.
Results and conclusions. The index measure demonstrated strong associations with concurrent test outcomes but was only moderately predictive of outcomes 18 months later. The clinical limitations and implications of the findings will be discussed.
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