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Two Brief Scales
The Reynell Developmental Language Scales simplify what is often a difficult task--measuring language skills in young or developmentally delayed children. Widely known for clinical usefulness, these scales assess two processes essential to language development: |
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- The Verbal Comprehension Scale measures receptive language skills. Two parallel but separately normed versions are provided--one for children who can respond orally, the other for children who can respond only by pointing.
- The Expressive Language Scale assesses expressive language skills, using three sets of items: Structure, Vocabulary, and Content.
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Easy Administration
Designed for use with 1- through 6-year-olds, the Reynell includes colorful test materials that engage even children who are withdrawn, distractible, or difficult to test. Administration is easy for both the examiner and the child. The entire 134-item battery can usually be given in less than 30 minutes. |
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The test provides standard scores, percentiles, and developmental age scores. So it's easy to identify the child's strengths and weaknesses and to spot significant developmental lags. |
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Norms, based on a sample of more than 600 children, reflect U.S. demographics in terms of geographic region, ethnic composition, and parental education. |
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Clinical Utility
Clinicians find the Reynell highly useful in evaluating language processes in young children, especially those who show delayed development, or physical or psychological disabilities. Using simple, straightforward procedures, the test identifies the nature and extent of each child's language difficulty. |
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