SRCLD Presentation Details
  Title  
       
    A preliminary analysis of a narrative composite from the Children’s Communication Checklist-2  
Author(s)
Andrea Ash - University of Utah
Jacie Meldrum - University of Utah
Sean Redmond - University of Utah

SRCLD Info
SRCLD Year: 2021
Presentation Type: Poster Presentation
Poster Number: PS1-02
Presentation Time: (na)
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Abstract
Purpose: The objective of this study was to develop a narrative composite from an existing screening tool and determine its association with a standardized behavioral measure of narrative abilities. Method: We identified 10 items from the Children’s Communication Checklist-2nd edition (CCC-2) that aligned with the content of the Test of Narrative Language Assessment – 2nd edition (TNL-2) and compiled them into a composite. 53 children recruited from public schools for a longitudinal study of language development were administered the TNL-2. Their caregivers completed the CCC-2. Correlational analyses were used to determine levels of association among the narrative composite and the TNL-2 subscales. Results: A Cronbach’s alpha of .92 confirmed our composite’s internal consistency. Our narrative composite was moderately correlated with children’s scores on the TNL-2 subscales (Range: -.34 to -.49). Conclusion: Our narrative composite, while moderately correlated with the TNL-2, was not sufficient to predict children’s performances on the TNL-2.