Informal Language Processing Screen

(Prince of Wales Hospital, NSW, 1999) 

What does it assess?

• Designed to combine traditional with cognitive neuropsychological approaches to assessment of aphasic language.
• Screening tool to evaluate constituent parts of language processing: auditory, verbal output, visual input, written output, semantic processing.  

Who is it suitable for?

• Designed for the assessment of aphasia.
• Can be used with adults with other forms of acquired disabilities. 

Who is it not suitable for?

• Adults with developmental disabilities. 

How is it administered?

• Speech pathologist administers the test according to instructions.
• Takes 45-60 mins. 

How is it scored/ interpreted? 

• Speech pathologists records response and assigns a score.
• An overall score can be calculated to assist with monitoring change over time, but the examiner should record as much detail as possible, such as cues provided, to obtain a broad picture of the person’s abilities and supports that assist with language. 

What is its availability?

• Available from Speech Pathology Department, Prince of Wales Hospital, Randwick, NSW, 2031. Phone – 02-9382-2864; Fax – 02-9382-8201.
• Cost $104.50 (Order form in kit folder).
• Record forms can be copied. 

How does it contribute to a communication assessment for someone with behaviours of concern?

• Contributes to development of a comprehensive communication profile.
• Indication of the person’s language processing skills will inform the type of behaviour supports that can be used.