Title | Observation of Spontaneous Expressive Language (OSEL): a new measure for spontaneous and expressive language of children with autism spectrum disorders and other communication disorders. |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2014 |
Authors | Kim SHyun, Junker D, Lord C |
Journal | J Autism Dev Disord |
Volume | 44 |
Issue | 12 |
Pagination | 3230-44 |
Date Published | 2014 Dec |
ISSN | 1573-3432 |
Keywords | Child 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. |
DOI | 10.1007/s10803-014-2180-0 |
Alternate Journal | J Autism Dev Disord |
PubMed ID | 25022249 |
PubMed Central ID | PMC4224614 |
Grant List | R21 DC007921 / DC / NIDCD NIH HHS / United States R21DC007921-01 / DC / NIDCD NIH HHS / United States |