Identification Tools

We have designed tools for you to use if you think a child may have speech or language difficulties.

Please watch the relevant instructional video and download / print the documents linked. If you need further support in using the tools, or would like to discuss the outcomes please contact your link therapist.

 

Speech 

Video coming soon

 

Speech Screen - For early years and school age children

Phonological Awareness Screen - Early years

Phonological Awareness Screen - School age

Phonological Awareness Screen - School age Pictures TASK 1

Phonological Awareness Screen - School age Pictures TASK 2

Phonological Awareness Screen - School age Pictures TASK 3

 

Language

Video coming soon

Language observation checklist - All ages

Please see the table below for further resources available.

Age range of child / young person

Resource / tool / checklist name

Who can use it?

Summary of what it is for

0 – 17 years

Speech and Language UK, Child’s Progress Checker

Parent / carer

Educators – early years settings, schools, alternative provisions

Asks questions according to the child’s age. Gives advice and ideas for support based on your answers.

2 – 2 ½ years

ELIM – Early Language Identification Measure and Intervention

Health visitors

Identifies language difficulties by talking to parents, gives guidance, offers signposting, works on agreed goals.

Children under 5

ASQs – Ages and Stages Questionnaire

Health visitors

A series of questions for parents looking at all areas of their child’s development, including communication.

6 months – 6 years

Wellcomm (EY)

Educators – early years and school settings

Screening and support package. Identifies language difficulties. Provides advice and ideas for support based on results.

6 years – 11 years

Wellcomm (primary)

Educators – primary schools, alternative provisions

Screening and support package. Identifies language difficulties. Provides advice and ideas for support based on results.

5 – 11 years

Universally Speaking

universally_speaking_5-11_final.pdf (justonenorfolk.nhs.uk)

Parent / carer

Educators – early years settings, schools, alternative provisions

What is typical language development, how can you check this, ideas / tips for support.

4-7 years

 

Infant Language Link

Infant Language Link | SLCN support. (speechandlanguage.info)

Educators – schools (SENCos, teachers and TAs)

Online screening tool with intervention plans, resources and parent handouts.

7-11 years (KS2)

 

Junior Language Link

Junior Language Link | SLCN support. (speechandlanguage.info)

Educators – schools (SENCos, teachers and TAs)

Online screening tool with intervention plans. It focuses more on higher level language skills such as making inferences, complex grammar and figurative language.

11-14 (KS3)

Secondary Language Link

Secondary Language Link | SLCN support. (speechandlanguage.info)

Educators – schools (SENCos, teachers and TAs)

Online tool. Includes a standardised assessment, small group intervention plans and staff training toolkit.

0 - 18 years

Dorset CYP Speech and Language Therapy Observation Checklist

Parent / carer

Educators – early years settings, schools, alternative provisions

Details in video.

Health and education professionals