Observation of Spontaneous Expressive Language (OSEL): a new measure for spontaneous and expressive language of children with autism spectrum disorders and other communication disorders. Academic Article uri icon

Overview

abstract

  • A new language measure, the Observation of Spontaneous Expressive Language (OSEL), is intended to document spontaneous use of syntax, pragmatics, and semantics in 2-12-year-old children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other communication disorders with expressive language levels comparable to typical 2-5 year olds. Because the purpose of the OSEL is to provide developmental norms for use of language, the first step involves assessment of the scale's feasibility, validity, and reliability using a sample of 180 2-5 year-old typically developing children. Pilot data from the OSEL shows strong internal consistency, high reliabilities and validity. Once replicated with a large population-based sample and in special populations, the scale should be helpful in designing appropriate interventions for children with ASD and other communication disorders.

publication date

  • December 1, 2014

Research

keywords

  • Child Development Disorders, Pervasive
  • Child Language
  • Language
  • Language Development Disorders
  • Language Tests

Identity

PubMed Central ID

  • PMC4224614

Scopus Document Identifier

  • 84926643432

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.1007/s10803-014-2180-0

PubMed ID

  • 25022249

Additional Document Info

volume

  • 44

issue

  • 12