Early Childhood

40,000 Selected Words Organized by Letter, Sound, and Syllable

This reference, with an extensive index to help you quickly find the sounds you need, is a must for teaching consonant sounds to all your clients ages 3 through adult. The alphabetical dictionary groups consonant sounds by initial, medial, and final positions and by consonant cluster/blends.

40,000 Selected Words, CD-ROM Version Organized by Letter, Sound, and Syllable

The best-selling book, 40,000 Selected Words, is now available on CD-ROM making it even easier to search for the phonemes, syllable length, and position of the sound you need. It includes the full phonetic spelling of each word and lists them in alphabetical order enabling you to quickly develop custom lists to practice target sounds with your clients ages 3 through adult.

Articulation Series on CD-ROM, The

Tired of the same old pictures? The Articulation Series gives you over 2,000 colorful photos!

Assessing and Promoting Social Competence in Preschool Children

Help foster social competence

Assessment of Literacy and Language (ALL)

Identify children preschool through grade 1 who at risk for reading difficulties due to an underlying language disorder.

BASC Monitor for ADHD Rating Scales & Software

A powerful tool to help evaluate the effectiveness of ADHD treatments.

BASC-2 Behavioral and Emotional Screening System (BASC-2 BESS)

Promote student success through comprehensive, systematic screening

Bayley Infant Neurodevelopmental Screener® (BINS™)

Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development, Third Edition (Bayley-III) Motor Scale Kit

Efficiently and accurately identify motor delays in young children.

Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development®, Third Edition (Bayley-III®)

The new Bayley-III is more comprehensive – a multi-scale, easy-to-administer battery that tests the five developmental domains.

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Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development®, Third Edition (Bayley-III®) Screening Test

Screen for cognitive, language, and motor developmental delays

Bayley Scales of Infant Development®—Second Edition (BSID–II)

Long the standard of excellence for evaluating the development of young children, the Bayley Scales of Infant Development®—Second Edition (BSID–II) offers a standardized assessment of cognitive and motor development for children ages 1 month through 42 months. BSID–II incorporates technical soundness, expanded content coverage, enhanced clinical validity, and brighter stimulus materials. It reflects current norms and allows diagnostic assessment at an earlier age to help lead to needed intervention. Normative Data BSID–II was renormed on a stratified random sample of 1,700 children (850 boys and 850 girls) ages one month to 42 months, grouped at one-month to three-month intervals on the variables of age, sex, region, race/ethnicity, and parental education.

Beery-Buktenica Developmental Test of Visual-Motor Integration, 5th Edition (BEERY™ VMI), The

Helps accurately and efficiently assess visual-motor skills in children and adults.

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Boehm–3 Preschool

Identify children who lack understanding of basic relational concepts and provide intervention sooner, increasing their chance of success in school. Measure concepts relevant to today's preschool and early childhood curriculum. Quick and easy to administer and score. Children respond favorably to the colorful stimulus materials. Standardized and normed on a nationally representative sample of children. Each concept is tested twice to determine the child's understanding of it across contexts. Includes curriculum-based test summary, observation and intervention planning tool, a parent report form, and suggestions for modifying and adapting administration directions and testing materials for differently able children.

Bracken Basic Concept Scale – Third Edition: Receptive (BBCS-3:R)

The BBCS-3:R (Bracken Basic Concepts Scale, Third Edition: Receptive) helps evaluate the acquisition of basic concepts of a child, which is strongly related to cognitive and language development as well as early childhood academic achievement.

Bracken Basic Concept Scale: Expressive (BBCS:E)

BBCS:E (Bracken Basic Concept Scale: Expressive), assessment helps ensure every child has the basic concepts essential to academic success

Bracken Basic Concept Scale—Revised (BBCS-R)

Assess a child's receptive knowledge of basic concepts. Use results for IEP development and remediation. Use BBCS—R for norm-referenced, criterion-referenced, or curriculum-based assessment. A Spanish edition of the record form is available for criterion-referenced use. Remediate deficiencies in concept acquisition with the Bracken Concept Development Program (BCDP).

Bracken Concept Development Program (BCDP)

This comprehensive instructional program features colorful materials for working with children experiencing gaps in concept development. The multisensory approach encourages hands-on activities and experiences.

Bracken School Readiness Assessment - Third Edition (BSRA-3)

BSRA-3 (Bracken School Readiness Assessment, Third Edition, a non-verbal screener helps determine if a child may have an underlying language disorder that requires further evaluation

Brief Infant Toddler Social Emotional Assessment (BITSEA)

Identify red-flag indicators of atypical behavior in only 10 minutes.

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Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency, Second Edition (BOT-2)

Extensively revised to deliver the most precise measure of motor skills. An individually administered measure of gross and fine motor skills.

BSID-II - Parent Articles 1 - More Articles to Enhance Parent Involvement

Share valuable information on speech therapy and speech/language disorders with parents of children 1 to 7 years old. These articles answer frequently asked questions, suggest related activities to enhance children's speech and language skills, and feature a glossary of terms, important cross references, and additional resources for further reading.

Carey Temperament Scales (CTS)

Gain a deeper understanding of a child's temperament or behavioral style quickly and accurately with the Carey Temperament Scales (CTS). Based on Classic StudiesFive easily administered questionnaires each covering a specific age range between 1 month and 12 years examine nine categories of behavioral style as defined in the classic New York Longitudinal Study (NYLS).

CELF® - Preschool-2

CELF Preschool-2 provides a variety of subtests to comprehensively test the language skills of preschool aged children who will be in an academic-oriented setting.

CELF® - Preschool-2 Scoring Assistant

Now you can quickly and accurately score test results.

CELF® Preschool-2 Spanish

Comprehensive language evaluation for Spanish-speaking preschool children.

Childhood Autism Rating Scale (CARS)

This brief, 15-item behavior rating scale helps to identify and classify children with autism and to distinguish them from developmentally delayed children who do not have autism. Distinguishes mile-to-moderate from severe autism. Includes items from five prominent systems for diagnosing autism. Each item covers a particular characteristic, ability, or behavior.

Children’s Communication Checklist—2 U.S. Edition (CCC—2)

The CCC—2 was developed as a parent or caregiver rating scale, which rates aspects of communication, screens for general language and pragmatic language impairment.

Children's Apperception Test (CAT)

Evaluate children's personality with the Children's Apperception Test (CAT), a downward extension of the Thematic Apperception Test (TAT). CAT measures aspects of personality, including level of reality testing and judgment, control and regulation of drives, and degree of autonomy. Composed of 10 drawings of animals, the test is based on the theory that children identify more readily with animal figures than human figures. A supplement, CAT–S, features a set of 10 irregularly shaped pictures of animals for further exploration of tension. Another version, CAT–H, features drawings of humans and was designed for use with older children and in research.

Children's Speech Intelligibility Measure (CSIM)

Use to establish baseline information about intelligibility and to monitor progress during the course of articulation/phonological treatment. Manual provides over 100 versions of the Stimulus List, so you can test a child frequently using a different word list each time. To administer, model 50 words and the child repeats each one for recording. Intelligibility is determined by a second individual, not familiar with the child's speech errors or patterns, who listens to the recording. CSIM meets new IDEA regulations for progress reports to parents on the same schedule as report cards for regular education.

Developmental Assessment of Young Children (DAYC)

Identify infants and young children who may benefit from early intervention. Identify children from birth through 5 years who may have possible delays in cognition, communication, social-emotional development, physical development, and adaptive behavior. Administer each of the five subtests separately or as a comprehensive battery in 10 to 20 minutes. Each of the five domains measured reflects an area mandated for assessment and intervention in IDEA for young children. Tailor the assessment to clients' needs by assessing any combination of the five domains. The test's format ables you to obtain information about a child's abilities through observation, caregiver interviews, and direct assessment. Obtain standard scores, percentile scores, and age equivalents.

Developmental Indicators for the Assessment of Learning (DIAL-3)

Your early childhood screener — in both English and Spanish! Suggested for: Early childhood specialists, preschool and kindergarten teachers, Head Start programs, and child development centers. Standardization: 1,560 English-speaking and 605 Spanish-speaking children throughout the U.S.

Diagnostic Evaluation of Articulation and Phonology (DEAP)

DEAP—Now you can assess articulation and phonology using ONE test

Differential Ability Scales-II (DAS-II)

Go beyond scores with an in-depth analysis of strengths and weaknesses, important to effective intervention

Early Screening Inventory-Revised (ESI-R) 2008 Edition

Brief developmental screening tool for young children.

Early Screening Profiles (ESP)

A comprehensive, yet brief, multi-dimensional screening instrument for children.

Expressive Vocabulary Test, Second Edition (EVT-2)

A measure of expressive vocabulary and word retrieval and Standard American English

FirstSTEp™: Screening Test for Evaluating Preschoolers (FirstSTEp)

FirstSTEp is sensitive enough to detect even mild developmental delays. Identify children who need in-depth diagnostic testing. Address IDEA domains: Cognition, Communication, and Motor. Reports classify results as Within Acceptable Limits, Caution, or At-Risk.

FLUHARTY 2

Fluharty Preschool Speech and Language Screening Test. An individually administered assessment of articulation, expressive/receptive vocabulary, and composite language

Get Ready to Read!

Preschool - Quickly determine whether four-year-olds are on track for reading and writing.

Gilliam Asperger's Disorder Scale (GADS)

Evaluate children with unique behavioral problems who may have Asperger's Disorder and differentiate from those who have autism or other related pervasive developmental disabilities. Use in the assessment process, to document behavioral progress, to target goals for IEPs, and for research purposes. A parent or professional who knows the child provides documentation about the essential behavior characteristics of Asperger's Disorder necessary for diagnosis. Thirty-two clearly stated items divided into four subscales describe specific, observable, and measurable behaviors.

Gilliam Autism Rating Scale – Second Edition (GARS-2)

Goldman-Fristoe Test of Articulation 2

A systematic measure of articulation of consonant sounds for children and young adults.

Great Beginnings for Early Language Learning

Nouns 1, Nouns 2, Concepts, Associations, and Prepositions.

Greenspan Social-Emotional Growth Chart

Monitor the milestones of social-emotional development in infants and very young children

Infant Toddler Social Emotional Assessment (ITSEA)

Intervention guidance for social-emotional and competency developmental delays in young children

Joliet 3-Minute Preschool Speech and Language Screen

Quickly identify clients with problems in phonology, grammar, and semantics. Screen for potential problems ...

Joliet 3-Minute Speech and Language Screen (Revised)

Quickly identify clients with problems in phonology, grammar, and semantics. Screen for potential problems in speech and language development and voice and fluency. , Use the Class Record Form or computer recordkeeping program. , Standardization sample included 2,587 children.

Kaufman Survey of Early Academic and Language Skills (K-SEALS)

McCarthy Scales of Children's Abilities

Obtain a broad picture of a child's abilities with the McCarthy Scales of Children's Abilities. Attractive materials and game-like tasks will work to your advantage when assessing verbal, perceptual, and quantitative abilities, as well as memory and motor development. Carefully Designed TasksTasks are designed to be suitable for both sexes, as well as for children of various ethnic, regional, and socioeconomic backgrounds. School Achievement CorrelationThe McCarthy General Cognitive Index (GCI) correlates significantly with first-grade achievement in reading and arithmetic.

McCarthy Screening Test (MST)

Quickly and easily identify children who may be at risk for learning problems with the McCarthy Screening Test (MST). With six component scales drawn from the McCarthy Scales of Children's Abilities, MST is predictive of a child's ability to cope with schoolwork in the early grades. Screen for Handicaps Poor performance on MST may indicate further assessment is needed for one or more of the handicaps outlined in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Assesses Key Abilities The MST assesses abilities critical to a child's success in school, including ones that lie within the sensorimotor, as well as in the cognitive domain.

Miller Assessment for Preschoolers (MAP™)

This short but comprehensive preschool assessment instrument will help you evaluate children for mild to moderate developmental delays. With the Miller Assessment for Preschoolers (MAP™), items are objective, easy to administer, and provide you with a broad overview of a child's developmental status in comparison to other children the same age. MAP can be used for in-depth assessments and for creating a framework from which IEPs and IFSPs can be formulated. A color-coded Record Form clearly delineates age-appropriate performance for each item. A supplemental Observation Sheet for recording subjective impressions of the child's test performance is provided.

Miller Function & Participation Scales

Assess a child’s functional performance related to school participation

Mullen Scales of Early Learning

A developmentally integrated system that assesses language, motor, and perceptual abilities.

Ounce Scale, The

An observational assessment to help evaluate infants’ and toddlers’ growth, accomplishments, areas of difficulty, and temperament.

Parent Articles 2 More Articles to Enhance Parent Involvement

Share a wealth of information with parents of preschool and school-age children with communication disorders. Cover topics ranging from specific disorders and explanations to activities parents can do at home with their children. This resource covers the emotional realities of living with a child who has special needs, and offers practical advice and encouragement. Several articles are written by parents, for parents.

Parent Articles About ADHD

Give parents the information they need to assist in their child's therapy. Parental involvement is mandatory for successful intervention with children who have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). This collection of reproducible articles, written by leaders in the field of ADHD, gives parents the information they need to understand ADHD and to help them be successful in the intervention process. Occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, educators, researchers, and physicians, have written these articles in an easy-to-understand format for parents.

Parent Articles for Early Intervention

Help parents understand their role in their child's therapy. Provide parents with pages of practical information on therapeutic ways to interact with their child with special needs—102 reproducible articles in all. Give these articles to parents of children, ages birth through 3 years who have physical and communication disorders. Photocopy the specific articles you need for each client. Parents will get pointers on how to care for their child and ways to encourage development.

Parenting Relationship Questionnaire (PRQ)

Part of the BASC-2 family, Helping you understand parent-child relationships

Parents' Observation of INfants and Toddlers (POINT)

A new rating scale for infants and toddlers from the authors of DIAL-3. A developmental rating scale designed to identify young children with potential problems who may be in need of further diagnostic assessment.

Peabody Articulation Decks (PAD)

Over 400 illustrated cards

Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test, Fourth Edition (PPVT™-4)

PPVT™-4: Quick. Easy. Reliable. We are pleased to bring you the fourth edition of the renowned Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test (PPVT™-4). With the release of this edition, we continue the tradition of providing outstanding vocabulary assessment that has been unsurpassed for nearly a half century. Quick, easy, and reliable as ever, the PPVT™-4 assists you in your key role of fostering growth in language and literacy.

Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test-Third Edition (PPVT-III)

Quick, easy, and reliable vocabulary assessment.

Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory (PEDI)

Accurately evaluate functional disabilities with score forms and an easy-to-understand manual. Assess key functional capabilities and performance in children ages six months to seven years with this practical resource. Use it to evaluate older children whose functional abilities are lower than those of seven-year-olds without disabilities. Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory (PEDI) lets you measure both capability and performance by observing — Self-care, Mobility, Social function. To appraise a child correctly, determine functional skills in which mastery and competence are demonstrated. PEDI helps you identify treatment progress and recommends areas of new functional intervention.

Pervasive Developmental Disorders Screening Test-II (PDDST-II)

Detect autism at an early age to begin intervention

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Porteus Maze

Assess the ability to plan and change problem-solving approaches

Pre-Reading Inventory of Phonological Awareness (PIPA)

The premier test for preliterate children on the path to reading success

Preschool Language Scale, Fourth Edition (PLS-4) English Edition

Introducing Preschool Language Scale, Fourth Edition (PLS–4) English Edition. The newest edition of PLS–4 will provide you with developmental milestones, based on the latest research. With input from speech pathologists around the U. S. , PLS–4 will have expanded coverage of language skills and new norms to obtain an even more accurate picture of a child's language skills. We listened, we learned, and we improved it. PLS–4 enhancements are a direct result of your input.   Some of the exciting features you'll see are: New Norms based on 2000 U. S. Census figures for children birth through 6 years. The new norms are based on a larger, more diverse sample of approximately 1,500 children, including children with disabilities.

Preschool Language Scale, Fourth Edition (PLS-4) Measure of Progress

Now, Scores that Track the Language Progress You See in Your Clients. The PLS-4 Measure of Progress allows you to record and track those significant improvements a young child makes in language development that are not reflected by the child's standard scores.

Preschool Language Scale, Fourth Edition (PLS-4) Spanish Edition

PLS-4 Spanish Edition has all the great benefits and enhancements of the English edition of PLS-4. PLUS, it is not simply a translation of the English version. It has been developed with Spanish speakers specifically in mind. Original PLS items were modified to reflect cultural experiences common to many Spanish subgroups and new items were developed in conjunction with items for the English edition. Alternate vocabulary that reflects regional differences for Spanish speakers in the Caribbean and Central and South America are listed on the Record Form. Experts in the field reviewed PLS-4 Spanish test items to ensure that the items are appropriate for a diverse range of Spanish speakers.

PrimerPASO

Spanish language screener identifies children at risk for developmental delays.

Processing Power: A Guide to CAPD Assessment and Management

Help parents better understand how they can help their child who has central auditory processing disorder. Bridge the gap between theory and therapy with this practical guide that helps professionals develop deficit-specific management plans for children 5 years to young adults.

Ready to Learn

Ready to Learn is designed for routine early literacy screening

Receptive-Expressive Emergent Language Test-Third Edition (REEL-3)

Social Skills Improvement System (SSIS) Intervention Guide

This guide is designed to help you plan and implement remediation strategies that are directly tied to problems identified by th SSIS Rating Scales.

Social Skills Improvement System (SSIS) Rating Scales

Gain detailed diagnostic information with direct links to intervention

The T.I.M.E.® Toddler and Infant Motor Evaluation A Standardized Assessment

Assess quality of movement using this tool Lucy Jane Miller brings you the NDT- and SI-based assessment you've been waiting for. Now you can evaluate the overall quality of infant and toddler movement rather than isolated skills. Use this diagnostic assessment to measure changes in children, birth to 3 1/2 years old, who have atypical motor development. Obtain standard scores on five subtests and track change over time using individual growth scores. Test with confidence using this nationally standardized assessment. You'll have reliable and valid scores based on six years of comprehensive research. Consider the validity of parent-elicited play and naturalistic sequences of movement.

Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence™ – Third Edition (WPPSI™ – III)

Now you can have a reliable and valid measure of intelligence in young children that is more age-appropriate and user-friendly. Long a standard in early childhood ability assessment, the Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence™ has been updated to reflect both feedback from users of WPPSI–R® and contemporary theories on children's intelligence. These significant improvements provide more clinically useful information for diagnosis and planning, making WPPSI™–III an even more powerful tool.

Work Sampling System®. The

Observational assessment for progress monitoring

WPPSI-III Scoring Assistant (CD-ROM)

Save time scoring and reporting WPPSIT-III results with the practical WPPSI-III Scoring Assistant.

WPPSI-III Writer

Produce individualized, comprehensive reports more quickly and efficiently with the WPPSI-III WriterT.