Test of Early Language Development - 4

Instrument Name: Test of Early Language Development - 4

Abbreviation: TELD-4

Points for Consideration:

Concerns: dichotomous responses (yes/no) might not be as sensitive; no caregiver observational option.

Description of Tool:

The Test of Early Language Development - 4 is a ClinRO + PerfO developed for use in children aged 3 years 0 months to 7 years and 11 months (Language Development Disorders) to measure spoken language. The test yields Receptive Language and Expressive Language subtest index scores, as well as a Spoken Language index score. The number of items administered is age dependent.

Minimum Qualification Required by COA Administrator: MA or BA

Comment:

The TELD was originally based on Bloom and Lahey's (1978) model of language
The test yields Receptive Language and Expressive Language subtest index scores, as well as a Spoken Language index score
The number of items depends on the age of the child
2 forms (A and B) are available in the test. Online scoring available

Year: 2017

Objective of Development:

To measure spoken language in children ages 3 years 0 months through 7 years 11 months

Population of Development: Age range (therapeutic indication):

3 years 0 months to 7 years and 11 months (Language Development Disorders)

Pediatric Population(s) in which COA has been used:

TELD:
Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases ; Nervous System Diseases ; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms ; Congenital, Hereditary, and Neonatal Diseases and Abnormalities ; Mental disorders ; Digestive System Diseases ; Female Urogenital Diseases and Pregnancy Complications

COA type:

Number of Items Not reported

Mode of Administration:

Data Collection Mode:

Time for Completion: 15 to 45 minutes

Response Scales: Dichotomous 0 "Incorrect"/ 1 "Correct'

Summary of Scoring:

Available Scores:
Other:
Receptive and Expressive Language scores: Raw scores converted in quotient scores (depending on the age of the child)
Spoken Language Index scores: Sum of the Receptive and Expressive language quotient scores converted in the Spoken Language Composite Quotient Score
Quotients Receptive, Expressive and Spoken Language Index Scores can be converted in percentile scores
Raw Receptive and Expressive can be converted in Age Equivalents scores

Cut-off (For Receptive, Expressive and Spoken Language Quotient Scores):
Very poor (30-69); Poor (70-79), Below average (80-89), Average (90-110), Above average (111-120); Superior (121-130); Very Superior (131-165)

Weighting:
No

Score Direction:
Higher score = Higher spoken receptive, expressive and spoken language

Evidence of Literature Review: None identified

Evidence of Instrument Review: None identified

Evidence of Clinical or Expert Input: Yes

Evidence of concept elicitation in target patient population: None identified

Evidence of a Saturation Grid: None identified

Evidence for Selection of Data Collection Method: None identified

Recall/Observation Period:

Evidence for Selection of Reponse Options: None identified

Evidence of cognitive interviewing of draft instrument in target patient population: None identified

Evidence of Preliminary Scoring of Items and Domains: None identified

Evidence related to respondent and administrator burden: None identified

Evidence of a Conceptual Framework: None identified

Evidence of an item-tracking matrix: None identified

Evidence related to item selection: None identified

Evidence of re-testing the final version: None identified

Internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha): Yes

Evidence of internal consistency:

Evidence of test-retest or inter-rater reliability: None identified

Concurrent validity (convergent, divergent):

Information is available in the TELD-4 manual

Known-group validity:

Information is available in the TELD-4 manual

Evidence of Translatability Assessment: None identified

Evidence related to missing data: None identified

Evidence for Selection of Recall Period: None identified

Evidence of Administration Instructions and Training Provided: Yes

Evidence of concurrent validity: Yes

Evidence of known-groups validity: Yes

Evidence of ability to detect change over time: None identified

Responder Thresholds:

Information is available in the TELD-4 manual

Evidence of responder thresholds: Yes

Hrseko WP, Reid DK, Hammill DD. TELD-4 : Test of Early Language Development: Fourth Edition. Austin, Texas. Pearson. 2018 :
https://www.proedinc.com/Products/14645/teld4-test-of-early-language-developmentfourth-edition.aspx)

PRO-ED - TELD-4 webpage
https://www.proedinc.com/Products/14645/teld4-test-of-early-language-developmentfourth-edition.aspx

See (PubMed results: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=%22TELD%204%22&sort=date&sort_order=asc)

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Original: English for the USA

Translations: None identified

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Authors: Hrseko WP, Reid DK, Hammill DD.

Contact:
PRO-ED, Inc.
1301 W. 25th Street, Suite 300
Austin
Texas 78705-4248
USA
Phone: 800.897.3202
Email: Info@proedinc.com

Copyright: PRO-ED hold the copyright

CoU:
*The test can be purchased on the PRO-ED website (https://www.proedinc.com/Products/14645/teld4-test-of-early-language-developmentfourth-edition.aspx)
*With the signature of a contract/agreement: If the test is going to be used for research purposes, the requester would e-mail Terri Cooter (support@proedinctestquestions.freshdesk.com) to obtain a permission application which would outline how the test is going to be use and for what purposes. From that information, Terri Cooter will determine if there are any charges to be levied for the usage.
*Other: The TELD-3 is a Level B assessment, and as such, users must have the following qualifications in order to purchase the test: A degree from an accredited 4-year college or university in psychology, counseling, speech-language pathology, or a closely related field PLUS satisfactory completion of coursework in test interpretation, psychometrics and measurement theory, educational statistics, or a closely related area; OR license or certification from an agency that requires appropriate training and experience in the ethical and competent use of psychological tests.

PRO-ED TELD-4 webpage (https://www.proedinc.com/Products/14645/teld4-test-of-early-language-developmentfourth-edition.aspx)

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