COMD 5050 Jonas Simu case
Assessment: Language Evaluation &
Goals with Complete Solutions
, Assignment:
1. Complete the formal assessment portion of the diagnostic report by
providing:
• Name and description of test
• Test scores in table or chart format
• List of strengths and weaknesses (The following age appropriate
skills were demonstrated: list items underneath; The following
age appropriate skills were absent list items underneath)
• Test interpretation summary (discussion of standard deviation,
percentiles, and severity rating—mild/moderate/severe)
Tests Descriptions:
PLS-5:
The Preschool Language Scale – 5 (PLS-5): The PLS-5 is a thorough
developmental language assessment designed to evaluate both receptive
and expressive language skills in children from birth to age 7 through play
and interaction. Standard scores between 85 and 115 are considered within
the typical range. Jonas received the following scores:
PLS-5 Test Results
Expressive Communication 66
standard score:
Auditory Comprehension 53
standard score:
Total Language Score: 56
Informal Language Assessment:
An informal language assessment was conducted with Jonas, involving a
naturalistic book reading activity with his mom and the early intervention
SLP present. His mother engaged him in the book-reading activity to observe
how he interacted and communicated. During this activity, the clinician
noted Jonas’s ability to attend to the book, show interest in pictures, and
engage in joint attention. His receptive language skills were assessed by
Assessment: Language Evaluation &
Goals with Complete Solutions
, Assignment:
1. Complete the formal assessment portion of the diagnostic report by
providing:
• Name and description of test
• Test scores in table or chart format
• List of strengths and weaknesses (The following age appropriate
skills were demonstrated: list items underneath; The following
age appropriate skills were absent list items underneath)
• Test interpretation summary (discussion of standard deviation,
percentiles, and severity rating—mild/moderate/severe)
Tests Descriptions:
PLS-5:
The Preschool Language Scale – 5 (PLS-5): The PLS-5 is a thorough
developmental language assessment designed to evaluate both receptive
and expressive language skills in children from birth to age 7 through play
and interaction. Standard scores between 85 and 115 are considered within
the typical range. Jonas received the following scores:
PLS-5 Test Results
Expressive Communication 66
standard score:
Auditory Comprehension 53
standard score:
Total Language Score: 56
Informal Language Assessment:
An informal language assessment was conducted with Jonas, involving a
naturalistic book reading activity with his mom and the early intervention
SLP present. His mother engaged him in the book-reading activity to observe
how he interacted and communicated. During this activity, the clinician
noted Jonas’s ability to attend to the book, show interest in pictures, and
engage in joint attention. His receptive language skills were assessed by
