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Beyond the SALT Scores: What Can Be Missed in Narrative Assessment

I frequently review evaluations in which a child produces a fragmented, poorly organized, or difficult-to-follow narrative, yet the report concludes that narrative language is “within normal limits” because selected SALT measures fall within the expected range. The problem is not necessarily the SALT analysis. The problem is the conclusion drawn from it. SALT, or Systematic

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The Test Score Stayed the Same. The Child’s Skills Didn’t.

For parents, educators, and speech-language pathologists working with children with developmental language disorder One of the most frustrating conversations I have with parents and professionals happens after a reevaluation. Everyone has seen the child improve. The child explains ideas more clearly and asks better questions. They need less support, write more effectively, and repair misunderstandings.

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