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| Author(s): |
Lindau, Tamara Andrade
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Rossi, Natalia Freitas
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Giacheti, Celia Maria
Total Authors: 3
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| Document type: | Journal article |
| Source: | FOLIA PHONIATRICA ET LOGOPAEDICA; v. 68, n. 2, p. 73-79, 2016. |
| Web of Science Citations: | 0 |
| Abstract | |
Purpose: The objective was to test whether the Brazilian version of the Preschool Language Assessment Instrument Second Edition (PLAI-2) has the potential to assess and identify differences in typical language development of Portuguese-speaking preschoolers. Methods: The study included 354 children of both genders with typical language development who were between the ages of 3 years and 5 years 11 months. The version of the PLAI-2 previously translated into Brazilian Portuguese was used to assess the communication skills of these preschool-age children. Results: Statistically significant differences were found between the age groups, and the raw score tended to increase as a function of age. With nonstandardized assessments, the performances of the younger groups revealed behavioral profiles (e.g., nonresponsive, impulsive behavior) that directly influenced the evaluation. Conclusions: The findings of this study show that the PLAI-2 is effective in identifying differences in language development among Brazilian children of preschool age. Future research should include studies validating and standardizing these findings. (C) 2016 S. Karger AG, Basel (AU) | |
| FAPESP's process: | 08/57705-8 - Institute for the Study of Behavior, Cognition and Teaching |
| Grantee: | Deisy das Graças de Souza |
| Support Opportunities: | Research Projects - Thematic Grants |
| FAPESP's process: | 12/19808-5 - Transcultural adaptation of the Preschool Language Assessment Instrument (PLAI-2) in Brazilian Portuguese speakers with language's typical development |
| Grantee: | Tâmara de Andrade Lindau |
| Support Opportunities: | Scholarships in Brazil - Master |