Diagnosing developmental language disorder (DLD) in children can be a challenge, and sentence repetition and nonword repetition are tools that can aid identification. While these tools have been well-researched in English, what about its accuracy and reliability in Vietnamese?
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This semester the BDC lab has launched the Transcription project! We are transcribing language samples we collected using Systematic Analysis of Language Transcripts (SALT) software. SALT conventions are followed during this stage. This process allows for the creation of standard LSA reports.
Language sample analysis (LSA) is used to assess the spoken language abilities of bilingual children who speak Vietnamese or Spanish as a home language. LSA measures are culturally responsive, unbiased, and useful for assessing natural spoken language. Thus, are able to support current research being conducted and tasks for identifying Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) in bilingual speakers. 🗣️🧂💻
The Bilingual Development in Context Lab is dedicated to investigating bilingual children who speak Vietnamese or Spanish at home.
