A language assessment will include an in-depth analysis of both receptive and expressive language. The following gives an indication of some measures that may be used during the assessment using both formal and informal assessment tools :
Initial discussion and taking of background information
Taking of developmental history
Assessment of ability to understand relevant concepts and follow directions
Assessment of word classes and vocabulary knowledge
Assessment of sentence structure
Assessment of word structure
Ability to recall and formulate sentences will be assessed
Exploring how language is used in conversation
Identifying how a child can build a narrative/story and how they can sequence events
Looking at use of and understanding of questions
Identifying things which already help and things which don’t