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

TitleObservation of Spontaneous Expressive Language (OSEL): a new measure for spontaneous and expressive language of children with autism spectrum disorders and other communication disorders.
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2014
AuthorsKim SHyun, Junker D, Lord C
JournalJ Autism Dev Disord
Volume44
Issue12
Pagination3230-44
Date Published2014 Dec
ISSN1573-3432
KeywordsChild Development Disorders, Pervasive, Child Language, Child, Preschool, Communication Disorders, Female, Humans, Language, Language Development, Language Development Disorders, Language Tests, Male, Reproducibility of Results
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.

DOI10.1007/s10803-014-2180-0
Alternate JournalJ Autism Dev Disord
PubMed ID25022249
PubMed Central IDPMC4224614
Grant ListR21 DC007921 / DC / NIDCD NIH HHS / United States
R21DC007921-01 / DC / NIDCD NIH HHS / United States