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Clinical Evaluation of Language Fundamentals-Revised

 

Purpose Much like the original version of CELF, this is a functional tool for the identification, diagnosis, and the follow up evaluation of language skill deficits in school age children.  The revision was designed specifically for identification of kids in kindergarten through 12 who lack the language in word meanings (semantics), word and sentence structure (morphology and syntax), and recall and retrieval (memory).
Subtests Linguistic Concepts
Word Structure
Sentence Structure
Oral Directions
Formulated Sentences
Recalling Sentences
Word Classes
Sentence Assembly
Semantic Relationships
Word Associations
Listening to paragraphs
Examiner Qualifications All examiners should have experience in administration, scoring, and interpretation of standardized tests.  Professionals who might use this test include speech language pathologists, school psychologists, learning disabilities specialists, and special educators.
Administration Time Takes an average of 16-75 minutes, depending on age of the student and number of subtests administered. 
Normative Information Standard Scores (Receptive, Expressive, and Total Language), Percentile Ranks, Normal Curve Equivalents, and Age Equivalents 
Standardization Procedures Not Reported
Reliability Not Reported
Validity Not Reported
Elenor Semel, Elisabeth H. Wiig, and Wayne Secord Copyright 1987
The Psychological Corporation


 

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