A simple articulation screen for teachers and parents.
Designed by Speech Pathologists for use in early childhood centres, schools and the home.
The screen is quick and simple to administer.
The screen identifies which children require a referral to a Speech Pathologist.
The Speech Development Screen forms an essential component of preventative early intervention efforts.
The resource also includes parent education developmental milestone sheets.
Many parents, early childhood workers and teachers will wonder if a child speech is normal. Most children’s speech becomes clearer gradually as they hear and use words and sentences. While children develop at individual rates, there is a general pattern to children’s sound development.
By 18 months of age 25% of what is spoken by young children should be understood by their parents
By 24 months of age 50 – 75% of what is spoken by young children should be understood by their parents
By 36 months of age 75 – 100% of what is spoken by young children should be understood by their parents. Not all sounds will be articulated correctly, but the young child will nonetheless be understood by their parents.
A newborn communicates by crying. A six month old will experiment with sounds. An eleven month old will speak their first words. A two year old will speak around 50 words and be able to create two word sentences. A three year will be able to string a four word sentence together. By five years of age most children can be understood by anyone.
Be aware that ear infections are common in children and can interfere and subsequently delay sound development. If concerns surround a child’s speech (e.g. a three year old that cannot be understood by adults) it is recommended that an appointment with a Speech Pathologist is made. Speech Pathologists are professionally trained to advise, diagnose and treat children who have difficulty communicating.
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This booklet outlines key information to be provided to parents, caregivers and the wider community within semester one. Children benefit when home and school work together. To support this, PLD […]
This booklet outlines key information to be provided to parents, caregivers and the wider community within semester one. Children benefit when home and school work
The Early Years Teaching Sequence Manual outlines what to teach and when to teach it sequence over a full year for Literacy, Oral Language and Movement & Motor. The manual […]
The Early Years Teaching Sequence Manual outlines what to teach and when to teach it sequence over a full year for Literacy, Oral Language and
The Early Years Screening & Tracking Manual outlines step-by-step instructions including what and when to screen, the materials required, time allocations and discontinue rules. We recommended that the screens are administered […]
The Early Years Screening & Tracking Manual outlines step-by-step instructions including what and when to screen, the materials required, time allocations and discontinue rules. We recommended
The following Early Years full year assessment schedule and scope and sequence have been extracted from the Early Years Screening & Tracking Manual. Within this download, outlines have been provided […]
The following Early Years full year assessment schedule and scope and sequence have been extracted from the Early Years Screening & Tracking Manual. Within this
A home or school picture book program for 4 Year Old students.
Comprehension Questions for 4 Year Olds is a home or school resource designed to support oral language development in young children. From a young age, children should be verbal, actively engage in social interactions and understand simple, literal questions about their surroundings. By age 4, children begin answering more complex questions, requiring them to identify less obvious attributes, make predictions and sequence information. This program, developed by speech pathologists, supports the development of these foundational comprehension skills using engaging picture books to ask age-appropriate questions and assess oral responses. Oral language skills are critical for social interaction and academic success.
Program Includes:
Picture Book Recommendations: List of developmentally appropriate Picture Book recommendations, such as 'Piranhas Don't Eat Bananas' and 'We're Going on a Bear Hunt'.
41 Question Cards for Repeated Reading Sessions: Develop blending skills through engaging visuals.
Each card contains sample questions (over four days) and model answers based on each recommended picture book.
Questions focus on Blank Level 2 and 3 skills, such as 'What is this part used for?' or 'How did you feel?'
Instruction Booklet: Guidance for presenting in group, class or home settings.
Strategies for Success: Techniques for responding to inadequate answers.
Progress Check: Two assessments to monitor comprehension skill development.
Other Programs within the Range:
Comprehension Questions for 3 Year Old (Mc3)
Parent Training Video: 3 Year Olds
Comprehension Questions for 4 Year Old (Mc4)
Parent Training Video: 4 Year Olds
Comprehension Questions for 5 Year Old (Mc5)
Parent Training Video: 5 Year Olds
Comprehension Questions for 6 and 7 Year Old (Mc6)
Parent Training Video: 6 and 7 Year Olds
Comprehension Questions for 8 and 9 Year Old (Mc8)
Parent Training Video: 8 and 9 Year Olds
The full set of Comprehension Questions Range (Mc3/4/5/6/8)
Links to the Teaching Sequence Manuals:
This product can be used to support the implementation of the Early Years Teaching Sequence Manual on Page 5
A home or school picture book program for 3 year olds.
Comprehension Questions for 3 Year Olds is a home or school resource designed to support oral language development in young children. By age 3, children should be verbal, actively engage in social interactions and understand simple, literal questions about their surroundings. This program, developed by speech pathologists, supports the development of these foundational comprehension skills using engaging picture books to ask age-appropriate questions and assess oral responses. Oral language skills are critical for social interaction and academic success.
Program Includes:
Picture Book Recommendations: List of developmentally appropriate Picture Book recommendations, such as 'Spot Can Count', 'The Very Hungry Caterpillar' and 'We're Going on a Bear Hunt'.
35 Question Cards for Repeated Reading Sessions: Develop blending skills through engaging visuals.
Each card contains sample questions (over four days) and model answers based on each recommended picture book.
Questions focus on Blank Level 1 and 2 skills, such as 'What is it?' or 'What colour is it?'
Instruction Booklet: Guidance for presenting in group, class or home settings.
Strategies for Success: Techniques for responding to inadequate answers.
Progress Check: Two assessments to monitor comprehension skill development.
Other Programs within the Range:
Comprehension Questions for 3 Year Old (Mc3)
Parent Training Video: 3 Year Olds
Comprehension Questions for 4 Year Old (Mc4)
Parent Training Video: 4 Year Olds
Comprehension Questions for 5 Year Old (Mc5)
Parent Training Video: 5 Year Olds
Comprehension Questions for 6 and 7 Year Old (Mc6)
Parent Training Video: 6 and 7 Year Olds
Comprehension Questions for 8 and 9 Year Old (Mc8)
Parent Training Video: 8 and 9 Year Olds
The full set of Comprehension Questions Range (Mc3/4/5/6/8)
Links to the Teaching Sequence Manuals:
This product can be used to support the implementation of the Early Years Teaching Sequence Manual on Page 5
Picture Book Program for 6 & 7 Year Olds: Perfect for Home or School
Comprehension Questions for 6 and 7 Year Olds is a home or school resource designed to support oral language development in young children. From a young age, children should be verbal, actively engage in social interactions and understand simple, literal questions about their surroundings. By age 6 and 7, children begin answering more complex questions requiring prediction, interpretation and evaluation. This program, developed by speech pathologists, supports the development of these foundational comprehension skills using engaging picture books to ask age-appropriate questions and assess oral responses. Oral language skills are critical for social interaction and academic success.
Program Includes:
Picture Book Recommendations: List of developmentally appropriate Picture Book recommendations, such as 'Arthur', 'The Rainbow Fish' and 'Possum Magic'.
40 Question Cards for Repeated Reading Sessions: Develop blending skills through engaging visuals.
Each card contains sample questions (over four days) and model answers based on each recommended picture book.
Questions are focused on encouraging students to predict, to interpret and to evaluate, such as 'What would happen if…?', 'How can we tell…?' or 'Which part of the story…?'
Instruction Booklet: Guidance for presenting in group, class or home settings.
Strategies for Success: Techniques for responding to inadequate answers.
Progress Check: Two assessments to monitor comprehension skill development.
Other Programs within the Range:
Comprehension Questions for 3 Year Old (Mc3)
Parent Training Video: 3 Year Olds
Comprehension Questions for 4 Year Old (Mc4)
Parent Training Video: 4 Year Olds
Comprehension Questions for 5 Year Old (Mc5)
Parent Training Video: 5 Year Olds
Comprehension Questions for 6 and 7 Year Old (Mc6)
Parent Training Video: 6 and 7 Year Olds
Comprehension Questions for 8 and 9 Year Old (Mc8)
Parent Training Video: 8 and 9 Year Olds
The full set of Comprehension Questions Range (Mc3/4/5/6/8)
Links to the Teaching Sequence Manuals:
This product can be used to support the implementation of the Year 1 and 2 Teaching Sequence Manual on Page 27
Picture Book Program for 5 Year Olds: Perfect for Home or School
Comprehension Questions for 5 Year Olds is a home or school resource designed to support oral language development in young children. From a young age, children should be verbal, actively engage in social interactions and understand simple, literal questions about their surroundings. By age 5, children begin answering more complex questions that involve predicting, explaining outcomes and considering alternative possibilities. This program, developed by speech pathologists, supports the development of these foundational comprehension skills using engaging picture books to ask age-appropriate questions and assess oral responses. Oral language skills are critical for social interaction and academic success.
Program Includes:
Picture Book Recommendations: List of developmentally appropriate Picture Book recommendations, such as 'A Lion in the Night', 'The Gruffalo' and 'The Very Hungry Caterpillar'.
42 Question Cards for Repeated Reading Sessions:
Each card contains sample questions (over four days) and model answers based on each recommended picture book.
Questions focus on Blank Level 3 and 4 skills, such as 'Why did that happen?', 'What would you use?' or 'Why can't we?'
Instruction Booklet: Guidance for presenting in group, class or home settings.
Strategies for Success: Techniques for responding to inadequate answers.
Progress Check: Two assessments to monitor comprehension skill development.
Other Programs within the Range:
Comprehension Questions for 3 Year Old (Mc3)
Parent Training Video: 3 Year Olds
Comprehension Questions for 4 Year Old (Mc4)
Parent Training Video: 4 Year Olds
Comprehension Questions for 5 Year Old (Mc5)
Parent Training Video: 5 Year Olds
Comprehension Questions for 6 and 7 Year Old (Mc6)
Parent Training Video: 6 and 7 Year Olds
Comprehension Questions for 8 and 9 Year Old (Mc8)
Parent Training Video: 8 and 9 Year Olds
The full set of Comprehension Questions Range (Mc3/4/5/6/8)
Links to the Teaching Sequence Manuals:
This product can be used to support the implementation of the Foundation Teaching Sequence Manual on Page 14
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