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Measurements and assessmentsBelow we list some of the assessments that are used with deaf children 0-5, to identify the stages the child is at, in order to help that child to make the appropriate progress.
General development
- The Learning Accomplishment Profile - Third Edition (LAP-3)34 is a criterion-referenced assessment instrument for the 36-72 month age range, measuring development in the domains of gross motor, fine motor, pre-writing, cognitive, language, self-help, and social emotional.
- Monitoring Protocol for Deaf Children.
Recognised Speech and Language assessments
- PreSchool Language Scales (PLS-5 UK)35. PLS-5 UK offers you a comprehensive developmental language assessment, with items that range from pre-verbal, interaction-based skills to emerging language and early literacy.
- CELF-Preschool 2UK36 measures a broad range of expressive and receptive language skills in young children.
- Assessment of Comprehension and Expression (ACE)37. Designed to identify children with delayed or impaired language development, the Assessment of Comprehension and Expression 6-11 (ACE 6-11) provides valuable and extensive information about their overall language ability.
Theory of Mind assessments
- Theory of Mind Inventory38. This well-validated parent-informant measure is designed to assess a wide range of theory of mind competencies, it does not suffer from ceiling effect when administered to individuals with autism spectrum disorder, and it is not vulnerable to test-practice effects and child linguistic, cognitive, and motivational factors.
Mathematical Concepts assessments
- Boehm 3 Pre-school39. This standardised test is designed to rapidly identify children who lack understanding of basic relational concepts and provide intervention sooner, increasing their chance of success in school.
Other Assessments
For a comprehensive list of assessments, see the NDCS interactive resource 'Assessment and Monitoring the Progress of Deaf Children and Young People'.
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